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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.

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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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Beautiful Alleys Spring Clean Up

Saturday, May 18
Hamilton

Beautiful Alleys has 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 will be on hand to help with the clean up.

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Food4Kids Hamilton Pack Night

Wednesday, May 22
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.

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10th Annual CARE Walk & Roll

Saturday, May 25
Hamilton

The 10th 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.

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Past Events

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

FirstOn the Field

FirstOn the Field Flag Football, presented by FirstOntario Credit Union, welcomed 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 helped support the event.

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Niagara Sexual Assault Centre Trivia Night

FirstOntario's Blue Wave employee volunteers helped 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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Beautiful Alleys

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 were on hand to help clean the surrounding neighbourhood.

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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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