During the holiday season, the dedicated team at RBC Royal Bank brought smiles and sparkle to the eyes of children in Portage’s Mother and Child Program for the third year in a row. For a third consecutive year, the magic of the holidays came alive at the Portage Mother and Child Program thanks to the… Read more »
On Thursday, December 4, resident mothers from the Mother and Child Program received a visit from four representatives from Axium Infrastructure Inc. After a guided tour of the residential Mother and Child Centre, the representatives spoke with the mothers, exchanging on their many questions. The residents had previously completed a short survey focused on their… Read more »
Thanks to a charitable art event organized by painter Sylvie Dagenais, an exceptional $50,000 was donated to the Portage Foundation to launch a new art program across Portage centres in Quebec, for people struggling with addiction. This event took place on November 29 and 30 at Maison Louis-Joseph Forget, a landmark of Montreal’s heritage showcased… Read more »
Photo : Anne Montplaisir Excerpt from L’expédition : un tremplin vers la guérison by Anne Montplaisir on Radio-Canada. Read the full article: https://ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/2208027/toxicomanie-dependance-aventure-nature-therapie Every fall, at the Portage addiction rehabilitation center in Saint-Malachie, adolescents and young adults in therapy experience something unique: a canoe-camping expedition on Lake Trois-Saumons, organized in collaboration with Camps Odyssée. This… Read more »
Following last year’s remarkable success and the strong interest it generated, Eric Lecuyer, Director of the RNA Biology Research Unit at the Montreal Clinical Research Institute (IRCM) and Portage Governor, organized another visit to the IRCM on Thursday, November 27. The visit gave our young residents a chance to explore the Institute’s laboratories and technological… Read more »
Portage was pleased to receive the generous contribution of the Birks Family Foundation, which made it possible to purchase 8 rocking chairs for the residents of our Mother and Child program. These chairs are more than just furniture: they provide a space of comfort and security, fostering essential moments of closeness between mother and child…. Read more »
On September 13, Portage was the proud beneficiary of the proceeds from a golf tournament held at the Le Diamant Golf Club, organized by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW). Thanks to the generosity of all participants and sponsors, a total of $20,875 was raised. This donation will fund the installation of… Read more »
On Monday, November 3, residents from the adolescents and young adults program at Portage Lac Écho had the privilege of welcoming two representatives from the cybersecurity consulting firm Consultation M365. The visit featured an inspiring exchange that began with a presentation of their professional journey, followed by a lively Q&A session that was most engaging…. Read more »
We were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Alban D’Amours, former President and CEO of Desjardins Group, and a long-time governor and ambassador for Portage. A wise advisor, compassionate humanist and dedicated philanthropist, Mr. D’Amours leaves an enduring mark on Portage’s history. The Portage family extends its deepest condolences to his wife Denise—with whom… Read more »
Thanks to Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities’ generous contribution, 30 adolescents and young adults from the Lac Écho residential centre enjoyed a highly enriching climbing activity in September, supervised by the team of specialized instructors from the organization Ça me dit de grimper (I feel like climbing). Climbing remains the sport best suited to building connections… Read more »
