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Community Events

Making an impact is something we are proud of

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!

Upcoming Events

There are many other volunteer opportunities and upcoming events we are supporting. Remember to check back regularly for updates.

Beautiful Alleys Spring Clean Up

Saturday, April 20
Hamilton

Beautiful Alleys is a volunteer run and organized group that promotes safe, accessible and environmentally friendly spaces for people of all ages and abilities. FirstOntario's Blue Wave employee volunteers will be on hand to help clean the surrounding neighbourhood.

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Niagara Sexual Assault Centre Trivia Night

Saturday, April 20
Club Belvedere, Thorold

FirstOntario's Blue Wave employee volunteers will be helping with this first annual trivia night fundraiser. For more than 45 years, the Niagara Sexual Assault Centre has been working in the community to help survivors of sexual violence and their support network.

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FirstOn the Field

Monday, April 22
Hamilton

FirstOn the Field Flag Football, presented by FirstOntario Credit Union, welcomes hundreds of children from local schools to participate in a flag football session at Tim Hortons Field.

The program provides an opportunity for youth aged 8 – 13 to learn from Tiger-Cats players in a safe and fun environment. FirstOntario Blue Wave employee volunteers are helping support the event.

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Food4Kids Niagara Pack Night

Wednesday, April 24

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.

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BeFit Day

Thursday, May 2
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.

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Past Events

Take a look at the other community events we have supported recently.

Comfort Bears Inc

Comfort Bears provides cuddly bears for children with terminal illness or experiencing serious trauma. Having a bear to hold onto makes a big difference for a child going through difficult times in their young lives. FirstOntario Blue Wave employee volunteers helped to tag, sort and pack bears for delivery to various hospitals and hospices.

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32nd Annual Niagara College Renaissance Gala

The signature annual fundraising event supports Niagara College students through scholarships, bursaries and learning resources and FirstOntario was pleased to be a sponsor of the event.

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"Open Road, Night of Hope" Charity of Hope Gala

The Charity of Hope has granted wishes that have given hope to thousands of children, youth and their families since 1996. FirstOntario was proud to sponsor the Charity of Hope Gala and this year's fundraiser.

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CAP 30th Anniversary Celebration

Three decades of service and the strength of those that Cancer Assistance Program has helped was recently celebrated. FirstOntario was proud to sponsor this fundraising event that included games, live music and a light buffet. FirstOntario's Blue Wave employee volunteers were also on hand to help with the sold-out event.

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