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FirstOntario is committed to its communities and to being a good neighbour. Keep an eye out for initiatives and events we are supporting, whether it is through donations or the power of our Blue Wave employee volunteer team!
There are many other volunteer opportunities and upcoming events we are supporting. Remember to check back regularly for updates.
April 27 - May 3
The theme for National Volunteer Week 2025 is Volunteers Make Waves, highlighting the power, impact and importance of individual and collective volunteer efforts across our communities. Follow FirstOntario on our social media channels to see what we are up to!
April 28 – May 4
Various locations
Every cookie makes a difference! From April 28 through May 4, these yummy cookies will be available to purchase at Tim Hortons restaurants. 100 percent of the proceeds from each cookie sold will be donated to local charities and organizations in each community. FirstOntario Blue Wave employee volunteers will be helping to put the smiles on cookies during the week.
Thursday, May 1
Hamilton
Ticats BeFit Program, presented by FirstOntario Credit Union, aims to educate the youth of TigerTown and the surrounding regions on the importance of living a healthy and active lifestyle and is led by Ticats players and Dance & Cheer Team members.
Each year, the Ticats host a BeFit Day held at Tim Hortons Field for elementary school students. FirstOntario Blue Wave employee volunteers are on hand to make the day successful.
Wednesday, May 14
Niagara
Supporting food insecurity is important to FirstOntario. Food4Kids ensures children with limited or no access to food receive a package of food for the weekend. FirstOntario's Blue Wave employee volunteers are helping assemble the packages so they can be delivered on Friday.
Wednesday, May 21
Hamilton
Supporting food insecurity is important to FirstOntario. Food4Kids ensures children with limited or no access to food receive a package of food for the weekend. FirstOntario's Blue Wave employee volunteers are helping assemble the packages so they can be delivered on Friday.
Thursday, May 22
Hamilton
Every year the Ladies That Give gather a community of women to support organizations in the community. This year's La Dolce Vita event support's Keaton's House - Paul Paletta Children's Hospice and FirstOntario's Blue Wave employee volunteers will be on hand to support a successful event.
Saturday, May 24
Hamilton
The 11th Annual CARE Walk in support of the Cancer Assistance program is taking place with fundraising supporting individuals and families affected by cancer. FirstOntario is proud to be the presenting sponsor and have our Blue Wave employee volunteers participate in this event.
Hamilton Stadium
Oskee wee wee! Join us in cheering on the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the 2025 season and stop by the FirstOntario Community Lounge on Level 2 of the east side stands at Hamilton Stadium.
Saturday, May 24
Pre-season
Ticats vs Toronto Argonauts
Saturday, June 14
Home opener presented by FirstOntario
Ticats vs Saskatchewan Roughriders
Friday, June 27
Ticats vs Montreal Alouettes
Saturday, July 12
Ticats vs Ottawa Redblacks
Thursday, August 7
Ticats vs BC Lions
Friday, December 6
Knox Presbyterian Church St. Catharines
The Out of the Cold Program supports the homeless and hungry of St. Catharines and provides a hot, nourishing meal and overnight shelter to the less fortunate. FirstOntario is providing the hot dinner and Blue Wave employee volunteers to help portion the meal.
Take a look at the other community events we have supported recently.
Food4Kids ensures children with limited or no access to food receive a package of food for the weekend. FirstOntario's Blue Wave employee volunteers helped to assemble the packages to be delivered.
FirstOntario Blue Wave employee volunteers helped in the community garden in support of Burlington Food Bank to help prepare the gardens for the upcoming growing season.
The Gore Park Community Outreach makes a difference in Downtown Hamilton by serving nearly 1,000 guests weekly at Gore Park. They provide food, drinks, and a sense of community to seniors, families, refugees, and those experiencing homelessness. FirstOntario's Blue Wave employee volunteers recently supported the initiative.
Beautiful Alleys partnered with CN Rail to form the Track Gang which comes together twice a year to clean up garbage along the railway lines. FirstOntario Blue Wave employee volunteers helped with this recent clean up.
Ticats BeFit Program, presented by FirstOntario Credit Union, aims to educate the youth of TigerTown and the surrounding regions on the importance of living a healthy and active lifestyle and is led by Ticats players and Dance & Cheer Team members. Each year, the Ticats host a BeFit Day held at the Hamilton Stadium for students and FirstOntario Blue Wave employee volunteers were on hand to make the day successful.
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