Press Release – Portage Raises a Record $2 Million to Overcome Addiction

2026-09-25

23rd Soirée des Grands Philanthropes   Montreal, September 25, 2026 – The Portage Foundation is proud to announce the tremendous success of the 23rd Soirée des Grands Philanthropes, held yesterday in tribute to Pierre Pomerleau, Executive Chairman of the Board of Pomerleau. Thanks to the generosity of participants, partners and donors, a record net total of… Read more »

A Partnership that Supports Well-being and Social Reintegration

2026-07-3

For more than 15 years, the Fondation Carmand Normand has played a key role alongside Portage by supporting initiatives that address the root causes of addiction and the factors that directly influence mental health. In recent years, Portage has observed a significant increase in anxiety and concurrent mental health and substance use disorders among the… Read more »

Quebec Golf Open : An Outpouring of Generosity for Youth and Adults

2026-06-9

On June 8, the 31st edition of the Portage Québec Golf Tournament brought together 148 players at the Royal Québec Golf Club for an outstanding day in support of a vital cause. A heartfelt thank you to our honorary president, Martin Vézina, Regional Vice-President, Sales, Independent Advisor Network, Quebec and Atlantic Provinces at iA Financial… Read more »

Montreal Golf Open: A Memorable Day in Support of Lac Écho Youth

2026-06-2

Under bright sunshine and summer-like temperatures, the 28th edition of the Portage Golf Open took place on June 1. For the second consecutive year, the event was held at the prestigious Royal Montreal Golf Club—the oldest golf club in North America and host of the 2024 Presidents Cup. This edition will be remembered for a… Read more »

A Gastronomic Experience in Support of Portage’s Mission

2026-02-19

Heartfelt thanks to the Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth for its generous support to the Portage Foundation! On Tuesday, February 17, we had the pleasure of joining La Table du chef, graciously hosted by the hotel. A unique culinary experience that brought together 14 influential leaders from the business community at Rosélys restaurant. Under the direction… Read more »

Visit of Axium Infrastructure at the Mother–Child Program

2025-12-12

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 »

Charity Art Event at the Louis-Joseph Forget House

2025-12-8

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 »

Birks Family Foundation Generous donation to the Mother and Child centre

2025-11-26

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 »

AIMTA Golf Tournament in Support of Portage

2025-11-14

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 »