The Portage Community Revitalization Corporation (PCRC) is helping to see a Bear Clan organization get established here in Portage.

Executive director Victoria Espey says they're focusing on fundraising.

"While they establish their women's council and get their policies and procedures in place, we're starting to look at ways that we can help this group fund-raise," says Espey. "We're seeking funds for this group because there's a lot that goes into establishing the Bear Clan. For example, there are lots of training costs. We will be starting a GoFundMe page which should launch, certainly, in the next couple of days. We do have an account set up here at the PCRC in trust. So, they can access their account and we'll hang on to their funds for them while they're getting incorporated and things like that."

Espey adds, if you wish to donate to the cause, you can send it to PCRC or watch for their GoFundMe page. She notes you can even provide some supplies that the Clan will require.

She notes the PCRC will continue to write grants as well as communicate with all levels of government about how they can get involved, too.

Bear Clan GoFundMe website: Click here