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 »
Portage celebrated the 20th edition of its Soirée des Grands Philanthropes event on Thursday, September 21st, and paid tribute to Mr. Guy Cormier, President and Chief Executive Officer, Desjardins Group. His outstanding contribution to the business community and to Quebec’s socio-economic development was highlighted, along with his unwavering support for young people, women, and entrepreneurs. … Read more »
On June 21, Portage Lac Echo hosted a heartfelt graduation ceremony for 6 residents from Portage’s anglophone and francophone adolescent programs. These graduating classes are part of Sir Wilfrid Laurier and Rivière-du-Nord school boards, respectively. The ceremony took place on the beautiful grounds of Portage’s Lac Echo property, serving as a joyous celebration of the… Read more »
The Portage Foundation team and volunteers welcomed 136 golfers at the Royal Quebec Golf Club on Monday, June 12th for the 28th edition of Portage’s Golf Open. The weather was perfect, and the participants spent a wonderful day on one of the finest golf courses in Quebec. Our heartfelt thanks to all participants for their… Read more »
The 25th edition of the Golf and Cycling Tour event was held on Monday, June 5th at the prestigious Laval-sur-le Lac Club and was highly successful, raising a net amount of $130,000. All 140 golfers and 24 cyclists attended this sunny day with much enthusiasm. The evening’s testimony of an adolescent who will soon complete… Read more »
On April 19 2023, Portage held “La Table du Chef”, a charity event at the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac. The event brought together 16 business personalities and took place in the kitchen of the hotel’s culinary director, Frédéric Cyr. The participants were invited to get their hands dirty and create a delicious gourmet meal, all… Read more »
The 19th edition of Soirée des Grands Philanthropes was held at Windsor Station’s Salle des pas perdus on Thursday, September 29th. This year, Portage paid tribute to an exceptional man, Mr. Lino A. Saputo, Chair of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer of Saputo Inc. The partners’ outstanding generosity made it possible for Portage… Read more »
