The Portage Community Center is celebrating 35 years of service - our doors opened for the first time in April 1976!
Current Highlights - Scroll down to the bottom of the page to see all the ways we can help!
Current Needs - See Below
Holiday Programs - Sign up now! Food Basket & Children's Holiday Party (for children ages 2 through 5th grade)
Volunteer Tutors Needed - we have a number of students needing help with their school work - please contact us if you can help out. Commitment - 1 hour per week - call Diane at 323-1942 or email at diane@portagecommunitycenter.net
After School Program - now offered at Community High School Monday through Thursday from 3pm to 6pm. All Portage middle and high school students welcome. Meet in the gym. Program facilitated by the Portage Community Center.
Immunizations - vaccines for infants, children & adults - 1st Tuesday of the month from 2:30pm to 5:00pm
Blood Drives Don't forget that the Red Cross holds monthly Blood Drives at the Center - the second Monday of each month from 12noon until 5:45pm.
HIV Testing First two Tuesdays of the month from 2pm to 4pm - confidential. Ora-Sure Method (no needles)
Memorial & In Honor Of Gifts are accepted - for a listing of current gifts, please see the Support Us page.
Making Life Better
Do you need help with?
Food & Clothing
Evictions & Shut-offs
Medications
Transportation
Eye Exams & Glasses
Resumes - Finding Employment
Legal Problems
Tutoring and other programs for youth
Finding a Doctor or Dentist
Substance Abuse - Self Help Programs
(Alanon, Alateen, Families Anonymous)
Some programs are restricted to people who live in the City of Portage and/or the Portage Public School District.
Meeting-Party Space Available
Partnering with the Family Health Center and Head Start (see Programs)
CURRENT NEEDS
Food for Thanksgiving and Christmas Holiday Food Baskets - non-perishable items.
New Toys and Books for the Children's Holiday Party
Personal Care Items shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, toothpaste, soap, dish soap, laundry detergent, baby diapers & wipes
Digital Camera - used is fine if in good condition
Mission: The Portage Community Center's role is to make life better for people in our community who need assistance with basic needs, youth development, healthcare, education, and supportive services.
Vision: The vision of the Portage Community Center is that every child and every adult thrives physically, emotionally, economically, and socially in order to achieve his or her greatest potential in a vibrant and diverse community.
Values: Compassion - Dignity/Respect - Diversity - Empowerment - Volunteerism
Portage Community Center
269-323-1942
325 E. Centre Ave.
Portage, MI 49002
The Center is funded by the following: City of Portage - General Fund and Community Development Block Grant; the Greater Kalamazoo United Way, PCC is a member agency; and private contributions.