Credit unions care about their communities. FirstOntario Credit Union recently announced its participation as a signature partner of the 2023 Grey Cup Festival. This November, the annual Grey Cup festival is coming to Hamilton and promises to a day that football fans will not forget. This annual event serves as a one-of-a-kind experience for CFL fans and members of the community, with over 40 spectacular events for football fans, music lovers, and families to enjoy. For more information on this story click here or read the full story below.

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The 2023 Grey Cup Festival and FirstOntario Credit Union announced today a partnership that confirms FirstOntario as a signature partner of the 2023 Grey Cup Festival.

The Grey Cup Festival will deliver an unforgettable experience for CFL fans and members of the surrounding community with a full week of programming this November.

The success of an event of this scale is only possible with the enthusiastic support of the community. A key component of the partnership includes FirstOntario presenting the Grey Cup Festival Volunteer Program. Over 1,000 volunteers will contribute to the success of the Grey Cup Festival, supporting several important activities including greeting attendees, scorekeeping events, and much more. FirstOntario’s Blue Wave Employee Volunteers will also directly participate in the Grey Cup Festival, demonstrating their
commitment to the community and promoting the importance of volunteerism.

FirstOntario will also present the Community Race to the Cup in partnership with Around the Bay, North
America’s oldest road race. This free community and student race will promote health and fitness, while
striving to inspire the next generation of CFL fans. Over 1,500 kids will participate, running from Gage Park and finishing at Tim Hortons Field. Participants will be asked to bring a non-perishable food item, with all food contributions being donated to the Purolator Tackle Hunger initiative to eliminate hunger in our communities.

“FirstOntario is proud to partner in the success of the 2023 Grey Cup Festival and our partnership is a great example of how like-minded organizations with shared values can make a positive difference in our
community,” said Lloyd Smith, CEO, FirstOntario Credit Union. “FirstOntario’s support builds on our credit
union’s long-term commitment to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, and our many important local initiatives, all
designed to strengthen our communities and promote the importance of volunteerism.”

“We're happy to welcome FirstOntario Credit Union as a signature partner of the 2023 Grey Cup Festival,"
said Gerry Fonzo, General Manager of the 2023 Grey Cup. "The Grey Cup Festival Volunteer Program is
essential to putting on a world-class event and we're proud to work with an organization like FirstOntario
that shares our commitment to our local community.”