Once again this year, each of Portage’s eight resident committees will mark Users’ Rights Week in various ways, from November 10 to 16, 2024. The National Users’ Rights Week in the Health and Social Services Network is organized annually by the RPCU (Provincial Grouping of User Committees) in collaboration with the user (UC) and resident… Read more »
Artist Sylvie Dagenais held a fund-raising event entitled Exposition d’art : Tout en couleur on September 10th in Sainte-Adèle. Organized for the benefit of the Portage Foundation, the event welcomed some one hundred participants and four artists who generously donated part of the proceeds from the sale of their artworks. We are pleased to announce that… Read more »
The 21st edition of the Soirée des Grands Philanthropes, held on October 3rd, paid tribute to Eric La Flèche, President and Chief Executive Officer of METRO inc. The evening highlighted Mr. La Flèche’s outstanding contribution to the business community and to the economic development of Québec, as well as his commitment to helping underprivileged youth… Read more »
On Sunday, October 6, Portage Atlantic celebrated its Annual Recognition Ceremony in the presence of 200 guests under the theme “Better Days”. The event, hosted by graduates Kaos Splude and Aaliyah McGraw, honored 22 youth who had completed the residential phase of their rehabilitation treatment program and 11 youth who have maintained one year positive… Read more »
On Truth and Reconciliation Day, Portage Atlantic brought residents and staff together to honor the day with meaningful activities to reflect, learn, and heal. The gathering began in the theatre room, where everyone observed a moment of silence to show respect for the history and experiences of Indigenous peoples. Following the silence, a Native prayer… Read more »
On Saturday, September 28th, the Nashwaaksis Lions Club held its annual Elm City Fall Classic, attracting an enthusiastic crowd to admire an impressive display of classic vehicles. The massive turnout of car enthusiasts and community members made the day a great success. Thanks to this collective effort, valuable funds were raised to support the programs… Read more »
Le congrès RPCU 2024 (Regroupement Provincial des Comités des Usagers) a eu lieu à l’Hôtel Delta de Trois-Rivières les 25-26-27 octobre derniers sous le thème “20 ans au service des usagers pour la défense de leurs droits. En cette occasion, 4 personnes impliquées au sein soit du comité des usagers de Portage – région de Montréal, soit… Read more »
On September 16, 2024, at the Café des Amis de la Montagne, Mr. Peter A. Howlett, founding president of Portage, received the Medal of Honor from the National Assembly in recognition of his involvement in the Montreal community. Mrs. Jennifer Maccarone, Member of Parliament for the Westmount-Saint-Louis riding, happily presented the medal to Mr. Howlett,… Read more »
On September 1st, the residents of the centre for Adolescents and Young Adults in Saint-Malachie had the opportunity to take part in a socio-cultural activity in collaboration with the Musée de la Civilisation in Quebec City. Thanks to the recreation committee, the proud organizer of the event, the participants were able to enjoy this outing…. Read more »
Portage held its 51st annual general meeting on September 11th. The organization was honored to welcome many Governors and Board Members in person. The event was also available live via a webinar link. This year, we were honored to welcome Ms. Geneviève Lefebvre, who was recently appointed as the new President and CEO, succeeding Mr…. Read more »
