Portland holdings models Michael Lee-Chin's mantra of “doing well by doing good” through our philanthropic initiatives. We believe in the tremendous power of giving back and all of our portfolio companies have active programs to support their local communities with funding, fundraising and volunteerism.
NCB Financial Group
NCB is the largest and most profitable financial services group in Jamaica with roots dating back to 1837. Through the bank, its wealth management, life and general insurance, and offshore banking subsidiaries, NCBFG offers the complete suite of financial services which are accessible through a diversified portfolio of companies and innovative products to meet the needs of individual and business clients.
Adopt a School Program
The Adopt a School Program was launched by the NCB foundation in 2015. This program allowed all NCB branches and offices to adopt a primary school. The groups of branches and offices will assist their adopted schools in the following ways:
- Introduction of the Junior Achievement Program
- Assistance on Teachers’ Day and Read Across Jamaica Day
- Mentorship and assistance with meal programs
We Give Back
To The Community
Directly
- Royal Ontario Museum’s Renaissance ROM Campaign - Michael Lee-Chin Crystal
- University of Toronto - Michael Lee-Chin Family Institute for Corporate Citizenship at the Joseph L. Rotman School of Management
- McMaster University - Michael Lee-Chin & Family Institute for Strategic Business Studies at the Michael G. DeGroot School of Business
- Joseph Brant Hospital - Michael Lee-Chin and Family Patient Tower
- Toronto General & Western Hospital Foundation - Michael Lee-Chin and Family Short Stay Unit
- Burlington Art Center (now the Art Gallery of Burlington) - Lee-Chin Family Gallery
- Benefactor and Board Member to the OAS Trust for the Americas
Group Companies
Many of our portfolio companies have active programs to support their local communities with funding, fundraising and volunteerism. Examples include:
- NCB Foundation (strong focus on education in Jamaica)
- PBS Group Limited (unique program to eliminate open firepits to create smoke free homes in Guatemala)
- Chukka Caribbean Adventures (Hanover Charities in Jamaica)
- Merqueo SAS (providing groceries to those in need and essential workers)
- Liberty Latin America Inc. (Cable & Wireless Charitable Foundation in Caribbean)
- Wallenford Foundation (Enhance community through educational opportunities and cultural awareness.)
The Michael Lee-Chin Family Institute for Corporate Citizenship
The Michael Lee-Chin Family Institute for Corporate Citizenship was created in late 2004 with the generous support of entrepreneur and philanthropist Michael Lee-Chin. The Institute's purpose is to help current and future business leaders integrate corporate citizenship into business strategy and practices. The Lee-Chin Institute is the focal point for corporate citizenship initiatives at Rotman, actively developing and disseminating useful research, tools and curricula.
The Lee-Chin Institute will be relentlessly useful, helping leaders make sense of options, opportunities and approaches rather than acting as issue advocates. The scope of the Lee-Chin Institute is necessarily international with some emphasis on Canadian leaders, particularly those who are competing successfully in international markets. The secondary focus of the Lee-Chin Institute is on students and potential students – future business leaders – to ensure they are equipped to understand and make responsible decisions for their organizations.