Thanks to the kindness of Orchestre symphonique de Québec (OSQ) and Britta Kröger from Maison Simons, 35 young individuals from the Portage residential and social reintegration programs in Saint-Malachie had the opportunity to attend a concert by the Quebec Symphony Orchestra at the Grand Théâtre de Québec. Directed by Japanese Maestra Nodoka Okisawa, the orchestra… Read more »
On February 14, all the Portage centres celebrated Metamorphosis Day – Portage’s 51st anniversary. Montreal The Portage Centre at Lac Écho hosted all the Montreal program as well as the Head Office employees. This significant day saw the participation of various members of our large Portage family, including the adult community from the Montreal… Read more »
Every month, the residents of Portage’s Montreal day center dedicate their time to a noble cause: Moisson Montréal. This initiative provides much more than just assistance to the community; it is a key component of the therapeutic process for our residents. By actively participating in receiving donations, sorting food, and preparing baskets for community organizations,… Read more »
On February 5, Portage welcomed Alice Massicotte from Clinique Virtuelle for a tour of the Portage Mother and Child Centre, and Mental Health and Addiction Centre. The Clinique Virtuelle representative seized this opportunity to gift soothing blankets to residents enrolled in the Portage program. With their comforting properties, these blankets apply gentle yet deep pressure… Read more »
Singer, impersonator, actress and TV host Véronic DiCaire was moved by the Portage cause after performing at the 20th edition of Soirée des Grands Philanthropes honouring Guy Cormier. She voiced her interest in learning more about our organization. Together with Remon Boulerie, Véronic visited our residential centre for adolescents in Lac Écho on January 3,… Read more »
We want to extend our warmest thanks to Fondation Bon départ de Canadian Tire du Québec for their great generosity towards adolescents and young adults at the Portage residential centre in Saint-Malachie. We also want to extend our gratitude to Mr. Réjean Léger from Canadian Tire in Saint-Romuald for his outstanding collaboration, and to Mrs…. Read more »
On Tuesday, November 14, Portage had the honour of welcoming the Lieutenant-Governor of Quebec, the Honorable J. Michel Doyon, to our Adolescent and Young Adult Centre in Saint-Malachie. Mr. André Roy, President of PMT ROY Assurances et services financiers, Portage Board member and Chair of the annual fundraising campaign, also joined us with several committed… Read more »
Members of the Portage Mother and Child Program in Montreal were honored to participate in the “Hope Restored” NB Trauma Conference in Fredericton, New Brunswick. An event dedicated to reshaping care through a trauma-informed lens. The conference’s aim to foster resilience and empowerment in care was vividly brought to life by Sophie, a courageous mother… Read more »
During the October 21-22 weekend, Portage celebrated its graduates at traditional Recognition Day ceremonies across Canada. More than 250 graduates received their diploma, symbolizing the beginning of a new chapter in their lives. 50th Recognition Day Ceremony Every year, Portage pays tribute to residents who have completed their residential program as well as… Read more »
The RPCU 2023 congress (Regroupement Provincial des Comités des Usagers) was held at the Sheraton Hotel in Laval on October 12 and 13 under the theme ‘Let’s talk decentralization for the benefit of users!’ On this occasion, 5 people involved in either the Portage – Montreal region users’ committee or the residents’ committees attended the… Read more »
