PORTAUPIQUE
COMMUNITY CENTRE
WELCOMES YOU
Fondly known as the ‘Hall’
Inspiring positive connections and a vibrant sense of community through the spirit and
revitalization at the Portaupique Community Centre.
COMMUNITY IMPACT
4,500+
RE-BUILD PROJECT VOLUNTEER HOURS
97%
SUCCESS RATE IN
COMPLETION
PRICELESS
INVESTING IN THE REVITALIZATION OF OUR COMMUNITY
OUR SHARED GOAL
Portaupique Community Centre Board and members are dedicated in rejuvenating their community through targeted programs, services and projects. Our expertise in rural renewal, combined with a commitment in person-centred practices, sets us apart in creating a tapestry of sustainable transformation.
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Please join us in cultivating a vibrant brighter future!
OUR OBJECTIVES
SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES
Our sustainability initiatives promote a strong sense of pride, stewardship and community resilience. We provide support by adhering to best practices and restorative initiatives through a rural lens that only enhances the well-being of our community .
Individual health +Community health = Community Wellness
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Engage with local communities and stakeholders to drive impactful restorative programs by collaborating with partner organizations. We facilitate partnerships and initiatives that foster community involvement and
long-term sustainability for all . We embrace diversity and inclusiveness in our approaches.
RURAL RENEWAL
Revitalize our rural area through strategic renewal and relevant programs .
Our focus on rural development and revitalization aims to create vibrant, sustainable, and inclusive spaces for
residents and businesses.
TRANSFORMATION FUNDING
Securing diverse funding for transformational programs and services that uplift our community. We offer referrals, support and resources
for initiatives that drive lasting positive change and cultivate brighter futures.
THE PORTAUPIQUE COMMUNITY CENTRE
ADVANTAGE
Discover our commitment to rejuvenating our community through sustainable person-centred initiatives. Experience the impact of our targeted programs that foster growth, resilience, and lasting transformation and well-being. The Community Centre is referred to as the 'Hall' in loving memory of those community members before us who had a vision .
COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT
Empower our community to take charge of their own restorative journey. We provide support and resources that enable communities to drive their own sustainable development and renewal.
SUSTAINABLE PARTNERSHIPS
Cultivating partnerships that prioritize sustainable rural perspectives and community well-being. Collaborating with us to create a network of sustainable initiatives and impactful transformation programs and projects.
IMPACT-DRIVEN APPROACH
Experience our impact-driven approach to restoration. We focus on measurable, meaningful outcomes that bring about positive change and enduring benefits for our community. Youth engagement is a high priority to build confidence and resiliency for their future.
LASTING TRANSFORMATION
Witness the lasting impact of our collaborative endeavours. From rural renewal to sustainability initiatives, our work contributes to the creation of a thriving, resilient community.
OUR TRANSFORMATION PARTNERS
INSPIRING STORIES
Our History
In the summer of 2020, the Rotary Club of Truro engaged Portaupique residents to understand how the Club could help, what they would like to see in the area, and what opportunities existed. A focus group was held in July 2020 where residents were asked their opinions about the development of services within the existing Community Hall (which stood on that property for more than 175 years), their satisfaction with services, and what particular services were needed. During this stage, a clear vision was set: making the existing Community Hall fully accessible; and expanding the current building so it may be rented for events like meetings, weddings, or dances. Also, the addition of a proper outside play area for the community’s children was determined to be of great importance. Residents were excited about the project, not only for the physical improvements to be made, but even more so for the opportunity to come together with their neighbours and begin the healing process.
Since that time, the Trustees of the Riverside Community Hall (the current legally registered name of Portaupique Community Hall) in concert with Cobequid Consulting have designed and constructed a natural playground which was completed between April and October 2021. A new, larger community centre will replace the small building which stood on that property for more than 175 years. The former hall needed significant repairs to bring it to code, and it was not possible to expand the building due to its proximity to the road and property line. Therefore, the decision was made to disassemble the former hall (with the original beams to be incorporated into the new hall) and build a new facility which will provide a location for the community to come together for suppers, dances, yoga and other fitness classes, youth programming, and much more! Many organizations have come
forward, interested in hosting events and programming in the community centre; already we’ve had four summers of programming through the MacPhee Centre for Creative Learning from Dartmouth with much more to come!
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Join in our efforts to strengthen
our community of
Portaupique and area!
Michael Rodriguez
