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.
CAP Gala 2026
Thursday, November 12
LiUNA Station, Hamilton
Every day, the Cancer Assistance Program (CAP) helps local families by providing rides to treatment, medical equipment, personal care items, education, and compassionate support. This year's gala celebrates that place that matters most, home. FirstOntario is pleased to be a part of this year's fundraiser.
Kemp Care Network - Winter Dreams Gala
Friday, November 13
The Pearle Hotel, Burlington
The third annual Winter Dreams Gala brings the community together to raise important funds in support of Dr. Kemp's House to ensure families receive the compassionate care they deserve. FirstOntario is proud to support this event.
CPKC Holiday Train
Friday, November 20
Hamilton
The CPKC Holiday Train is rolling into Hamilton to help spread holiday cheer and raise money, food and awareness for people struggling with food insecurity. FirstOntario's Blue Wave employee volunteers will be there to help with the collection.
Food4Kids Niagara Pack Night
Wednesday, November 25
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.
Out of the Cold Dinner
Friday, November 27
Knox Presbyterian Church, St. Catharines
The Out of the Cold Program supports the unhoused 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.
The Hammer Plunge
Saturday, November 28
Fifty Point Conservation Area, Winona
FirstOntario is proud to be a part of the inaugural Hammer Plunge. This exhilarating, family-friendly event invites our community to come together to make a splash in support of life-saving care at Hamilton General Hospital, including the Regional Rehabilitation Centre.
United Way Golden Horseshoe – Operation: Toy Drive
Sunday November 29
Toys R Us – Hamilton Mountain, Hamilton
Toys R Us and Ontario Provincial Police have teamed up for Operation: Toy Drive in support of United Way Golden Horseshoe. FirstOntario's Blue Wave employee volunteers will be there to welcome the community and fill the command centre with toys.
Past events
Take a look at the other community events we have supported recently.
- Home Suite Hope Empty Bowls
Empty Bowls returned for the 18th year, bringing local chefs together to fill handcrafted ceramic bowls with delicious soups. FirstOntario was pleased to be a sponsor of this annual fundraiser that helps empower single-parent families. - St. Joseph's Healthcare Foundation - 29th Annual Gala
St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton has long been a driving force for the evolution of Hamilton: serving hundreds of thousands of patients each year while continuing to push the boundaries of care and research and remaining true to our mission of unstoppable compassion. FirstOntario was proud to support this year's gala. - Comfort Bears Gala
Comfort Bears provides support bears and resources to families of children facing cancer, terminal illness, chronic disease or trauma. The annual Gala celebrated five years and raised funds to ensure bears can continue to be provided to children. FirstOntario was proud to support this year's event.