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A BETTER TOMORROW
CAN START TODAY.

A quality education really can change someone’s life. All they need is a chance. Portage Community is helping students here and abroad alter the course of their lives by pursuing a career in healthcare.

PROVIDING ACCESS TO EDUCATION

Supporting students with a passion for healing their communities.

WHO WE ARE

We’re a nonprofit organization working to remove barriers that would prevent someone from completing their educational journey.

WHAT WE DO

We offer scholarships, mentoring, professional development, and academic support for students with a passion for healthcare without the means to pursue an education.

WHY WE DO IT

We believe everyone deserves to improve their lives through education. We’re dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all, regardless of circumstances.

WHY DO WE EXIST?

Watch this and find out.

MENTORS MAKE THE DIFFERENCE

"Mentoring has provided a compass to step by step get me mentally and emotionally through one of the hardest challenges of my life.  My mentors brought out my courage, certainty, and it was there to guide me when I could find my footing.  I am ever thankful for their light and wisdom- beautiful partnership"

- Laura

  Local Program

INVESTING IN MORE THAN EDUCATION

From our backyard to the DR

Founded in 2019, Portage Community is a 501(c)(3) serving nursing and medical students in western Pennsylvania and in the Dominican Republic.

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Portage Community serves students pursuing a career as an RN at the Community College of Beaver County. We provide scholarships, mentorship, professional development, and academic support.

Local Program

International Program

Our international program serves medical students in the Dominican Republic. Through your support, we offer full medical school scholarships and full living expenses to students who otherwise could not afford it.

WHAT WE OFFER

Providing access to education through

HOPE

Through educational opportunities and support, we assist students in making their dreams a reality.

CARE

We meet our future medical professionals in the depths of their struggles and help them rise to their full potential.

COLLABORATION

We partner with experts in health care and education to create connections and provide new opportunities for students.

Portage Community

(855) 896 - 8294

info@portagecommunity.org

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2521 Darlington Rd.

Beaver Falls, PA 15010

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Our Community Partners

Portage Community is most grateful for the support we receive from other organizations. We simply could not carry out our mission without them. Together, we’re building better communities through:

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•Providing accessible medical care in the Dominican Republic

•Equipping Beaver County’s next generation of nurses

•And creating opportunities for young Dominicans to attend medical school

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