Portage Atlantic at the Philanthropy in Action celebration

2025-05-26

Every year, the Fredericton Community Foundation hosts the Philanthropy in Action celebration – an unforgettable evening celebrating the Fredericton area community and its’ generosity. This years’ event honoured Brenda and David Sansom, two pillars of the Fredericton region whom have left a lasting impact in the community and touched the lives of so many. In… Read more »

“Table du Chef” 2025 – Fairmont Le Château Frontenac

2025-05-9

The Table du Chef event—organized by the Portage Foundation in collaboration with the team at Fairmont Le Château Frontenac—was held on Tuesday, April 29 and raised more than $10,000. The renowned hotel’s kitchen welcomed 20 business leaders who took part in preparing an elevated gourmet meal with the Fairmont chefs. We took this opportunity to… Read more »

An inspiring artistic experience for Portage residents

2025-05-8

On Wednesday, April 30, women from Portage’s Adult Program had the wonderful opportunity to attend Janette, a play by prolific author Rébecca Déraspe, at the Duceppe theater at Place des Arts. Thanks to the generosity of our long-time partner Hydro-Québec, the women enjoyed this powerful production celebrating the remarkable legacy of this 100-year-old trailblazer for… Read more »

Inauguration of the Marcelle and Jean Coutu Pavilion

2025-05-7

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,… Read more »

Cultural outing for the residents of the Mother and Child program

2025-04-4

We want to sincerely thank American Iron & Metal for donating 12 tickets to Portage to attend a concert by world-renowned Australian singer Kylie Minogue.  This unforgettable evening took place in the company’s box at Bell Centre on Sunday, March 30. Mothers from the Mother and Child Program enjoyed a unique cultural experience made possible… Read more »