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 »
June 2, 2025 – The 27th edition of the Portage Golf & Cycling Event took place yesterday under a bright summer sky. For the first time ever, the event was held at the prestigious Royal Montreal Golf Club, the oldest in North America and host of the 2024 Presidents’ Cup. The event brought together 144… Read more »
Portage Atlantic was pleased to welcome Chad Livingston, General Manager of Riverview Ford Lincoln in Fredericton, for a visit to the centre at Cassidy Lake. During his visit, Mr. Livingston presented a generous donation from Riverview Ford Lincoln in memory of Dave Emmerson, co-founder of the dealership and a long-time supporter of Portage Atlantic. Mr…. Read more »
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 »
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 »
