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A Gastronomic Experience in Support of Portage’s Mission

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,...
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$20,000 Donation Supports Youth Programs at Cassidy Lake

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...
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The Magic of the Holidays with RBC Royal Bank at Portage’s Mother and Child Program

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...
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Visit of Axium Infrastructure at the Mother–Child Program

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...
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Charity Art Event at the Louis-Joseph Forget House

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...
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A Nature Expedition That Transforms Lives at Portage

Photo : Anne Montplaisir Excerpt from L'expédition : un tremplin vers la guérison by Anne Montplaisir on Radio-Canada. Read the full article: https://ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/2208027/toxicomanie-dependance-aventure-nature-therapie Every fall, at the Portage addiction rehabilitation...
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A second visit of the Montreal Clinical Research Institute

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,...
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Birks Family Foundation Generous donation to the Mother and Child centre

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...
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AIMTA Golf Tournament in Support of Portage

On September 13, Portage was the proud beneficiary of the proceeds from a golf tournament held at the Le Diamant Golf Club, organized by the International Association of Machinists and...
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Consultation M365 visits Lac Écho: Meaningful exchanges

On Monday, November 3, residents from the adolescents and young adults program at Portage Lac Écho had the privilege of welcoming two representatives from the cybersecurity consulting firm Consultation M365....
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A great man has left us: A tribute to Alban D’Amours

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...
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A unique climbing activity thanks to the Bon Départ Foundation

Thanks to Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities’ generous contribution, 30 adolescents and young adults from the Lac Écho residential centre enjoyed a highly enriching climbing activity in September, supervised by the...
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Huîtres en affaires 2025 : The Philanthropic Culinary Experience of the Year

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...
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Portage Québec Celebrates Its 222 Graduates

On October 26, Portage celebrated the success of 222 graduates during its annual Recognition Ceremony-an event filled with emotion and pride. For the first time, the ceremony was held at...
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Honouring Truth and Reconciliation at Portage

On September 30, in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the Portage Mother and Child and Portage Atlantic communities came together in a spirit of respect, listening,...
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Recognition Ceremony 2025: Portage Atlantic Celebrates Its Graduates

On October 5, Portage Atlantic proudly celebrated the success of 28 young graduates from its rehabilitation centre in Cassidy Lake during the annual Recognition Ceremony. This heartfelt event is more...
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Family Day at Portage Saint-Malachie

On September 28, families of our residents came together for a warm and meaningful day at Portage Saint-Malachie. The day began with a delicious meal prepared by our chef Maryse...
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Workshops that transform at Portage Saint-Malachie

At the adolescents and young adult program at Portage Saint-Malachie, sobriety is not just a destination - it's a journey of self-discovery. Through creative and physical activities, young people have...