Portage Community Center

Making Life Better
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Current Highlights - Scroll down to the bottom of the page to see all the ways we can help!
 
Summer Program for Middle School Students - SIGN UP NOW You can download a registration form from this link  Summer Program - Registration  or call or stop by the o (323-1942 - ask for Ruth or Tia).  For more information about the Summer Program, see the Programs page.
  
Peacock Strut - SIGN UP NOW! by going to the Peacock Strut page for the September 18, 2010 race - 10K, 5K Run/Walk, 1 mile Kid's Fitness Caper
 
Immunizations - vaccines for infants, children & adults - 3rd Tuesday of the month from 9am to 11:30am
 
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) 
 
Computer Training Class -  Introdution to Microsoft Office Software - next class Thursdays - August 26th to September 30th - 12noon to 2pm. See Calendar Page for more information
 
After School Program - for middle school age students    Recreational and educational activities   Monday-Thursday 3pm to 6pm;  Friday 3pm to 5pm.  See the Program page for more information and for an application.  No charge to participate.
 
  
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
(AA, 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)
 
Mission Statement
The Portage Community Center believes all people have value and should have the opportunity to improve their quality of life.  Our role is to identify human service needs and provide quality programs and services to our community.
 

               
 
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.