Our Greatest Needs
- Portage Ontario Youth Treatment Fund
- Aftercare and Family Services
- Youth Leadership Development
- Bursaries
- Facilities and Technology
Events & Activities
Portage Ontario Foundation News
“I have found my true self here”
It is a great honour for me to be welcomed into the Portage family. I am so grateful to have the opportunity to walk the journey to recovery here. Our philosophy states that “I have come here to find myself” and I feel very strongly that I have found my true self here. I come… Read more »
Pedal for Portage 2019
The 2nd annual Pedal for Portage cycling event in Elora took place on Saturday, September 21, 2019. And what a weekend it was! Over 120 cyclists and volunteers took to one three road/trail routes in Centre Wellington in support of Portage’s residential substance abuse rehabilitation centre for Ontario youth in Elora. It raised $75,000 in… Read more »
Portage Youth learn seamanship over the summer!
Portage Ontario and the Broad Reach Foundation for Youth Leaders have partnered to offer youth in Elora’s Rehabilitation Centre a sailing initiation program. The goal is to allow young people who have lived though times to discover a unique activity in an exceptional setting. Founded in 1998, Broad Reach Foundation for Youth Leaders is a… Read more »
Major Donors
Portage Ontario is very grateful to the generous donors who make our programs possible, including:
- Elaine Casavant and Roy Firth
- Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce
- Centre Wellington Community Foundation
- ECHO Foundation
- Evald Torokvei Foundation
- Piera Gasparotto and Lino Morra
- Kopas Family Foundation
- Mary Ellen Timmins Family Trust
- Robert Kerr Foundation
- Shoppers Drug Mart Life Foundation
- The Christina Mary Hendrie Trust
- The Harold E Ballard Foundation
- The Toronto Star Fresh Air Fund
- Tim and Frances Price
Why give to Portage?
“Our children are not a charity, they are the future of this country, whether they have drug problems or not. Support for Portage helps us protect our country’s future by investing in these children.”
- Michael Howlett, Portage Governor
"I’ve been lucky enough to attend this event [Fresh Start] for a number of years now, and over the years I have heard some of the most compelling stories of compassion, support and love. The money you invest in Portage produces real value. It changes lives, and it saves lives.”
- Bill Blair, former Toronto Chief of Police
