Update: August 2025 – The campaign goal was surpassed thanks to additional contributions.
Portage was proud to inaugurate the new Marcelle and Jean Coutu pavilion on May 6, at the Lac Écho residential centre in Prévost, which is home to adolescents and young adults struggling with addiction.
The former building, which dated to 1939, could no longer accommodate young people under suitable conditions. To address this issue and bring this major project to life, the Portage Foundation launched a $5.2 million capital campaign.
Goal Surpassed Thanks to Exceptional Support
Following the inauguration, several significant additional contributions allowed us to surpass the campaign goal, reaching a total of $5,300,000. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the following partners for their generosity:
- The Marcelle and Jean Coutu Foundation added $750,000 to its initial contribution of $2,000,000, for an exceptional total donation of $2,750,000.
- JAMP Pharma Group added $300,000 to its contribution of $200,000, for an exemplary total donation of $500,000.
- The D’Amours Foundation made a generous donation of $100,000.
Celebrated Philanthropic Commitment
Mrs. Marie-Josée Coutu, President of the Marcelle and Jean Coutu Foundation and a Portage partner for over 30 years, applauded the generosity of all those who contributed financially to help meet the growing needs of these vulnerable youth. Our support is more essential than ever to help them regain control of their lives.
Mrs. Colette Taylor, Vice President of Philanthropic Development, expressed the deep gratitude of the extended Portage family towards all partners—and especially the Marcelle and Jean Coutu Foundation—for their exceptional contribution to this promising, forward-looking project.
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Albert Kunert
I was at Portage as a resident from 1980 through 1981., so before there were new pavilions at Lac Echo, when there was the main house and the smaller cabins spread throughout the property.. I remember that there were times when our population was north of 100 residents.. It was a mad house. I’ll never forget that place.