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 »
Carol Tracey, Director of Development for Portage Atlantic, recently met with Board Director Derrick Bishop from the New Brunswick Children’s Foundation to receive an incredibly generous donation of $20,000 in support of programs and services at Cassidy Lake. This meaningful contribution will directly help strengthen the care, structure, and support offered to young people on… Read more »
During the holiday season, the dedicated team at RBC Royal Bank brought smiles and sparkle to the eyes of children in Portage’s Mother and Child Program for the third year in a row. For a third consecutive year, the magic of the holidays came alive at the Portage Mother and Child Program thanks to the… Read more »
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 »
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 »
Following last year’s remarkable success and the strong interest it generated, Eric Lecuyer, Director of the RNA Biology Research Unit at the Montreal Clinical Research Institute (IRCM) and Portage Governor, organized another visit to the IRCM on Thursday, November 27. The visit gave our young residents a chance to explore the Institute’s laboratories and technological… Read more »
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 »
We were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Alban D’Amours, former President and CEO of Desjardins Group, and a long-time governor and ambassador for Portage. A wise advisor, compassionate humanist and dedicated philanthropist, Mr. D’Amours leaves an enduring mark on Portage’s history. The Portage family extends its deepest condolences to his wife Denise—with whom… Read more »
November 6, 2025 – The 6th edition of Huîtres en affaires took place yesterday at the Complexe Desjardins. This philanthropic culinary experience, under the theme of gourmet street food, brought together nearly 900 business men and women and was once again a resounding success, raising a record net amount of $203,750. We sincerely thank Guy… Read more »
During the 22nd edition of the Soirée des Grands Philanthropes, held on September 25, Portage raised a record net amount of $1,850,000. We are very proud of this exceptional outcome. We paid tribute to Julie Godin, Executive Chair of the Board of CGI for her remarkable contribution to the wellbeing of the community, her philanthropic… Read more »
