The United Way of Burlington & Greater Hamilton

 The United Way of Burlington and Greater Hamilton helps residents change lives for the better.

This important work is continuous and well-demonstrated in many of our activites: building partnerships, engaging volunteers, creating new opportunities, leveraging and investing resources, and collaborating with others to build community solutions.

The result is a positive and lasting impact for thousands of individuals and families and a healthier and stronger community for everyone.

Last year over 218,000 people in our region accessed one or more of the 137 United Way funded programs and services being delivered through 75 community agencies. These essential programs and services enable childen and youth, families, seniors and people with disabilities to live healthier more fulfilling lives.

Check out the United Way of Burlington and Greater Hamilton website for more information or to volunteer today!

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hamilton & Burlington

Becoming BIG is easy! A little of your time can change a lot in a child's life. A couple of hours every week or two is all that it takes to help a child build the confidence needed to be more successful in life. Little Brothers and Little Sisters are between the ages of 6 and 16, and all have one thing in common - they need a friend and mentor just like you! Share what you know - mentor a child.

The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army is one of Canada's most trusted charities, serving in 400 communities across the country and assisting 1.6 million Canadians each year. As the largest non-governmental direct provider of social services in the country, The Salvation Army maintains a strong presence in the Hamilton area offering an unsurpassed diversity of programming, working with our most vulnerable citizens to offer hope and human dignity.

The Salvation Army is grateful for the long-standing support and partnership of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats as together, we can make a difference in the community. For more information on The Salvation Army, please visit The Salvation Army website by clicking here.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Hamilton

More than sixty years ago, the Kiwanis Boys and Girls Club began providing recreational and social development programs for families in the east end. Programs and services now operate from multiple locations across the city and the organization has grown into one of the region's most established and effective youth serving organizations. The mission of Boys and Girls Clubs of Hamilton is to provide a safe, supportive place where children and youth can experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, build positive relationships, and develop confidence and skills for life. We are proud of our history of leveling the playing field and providing opportunities for children and youth to reach their full potential in life, by supporting their healthy physical, educational, and social development.

HSR (Hamilton Street Railway)

Fans can ride any HSR bus for free with that game day's ticket 3 hours prior to game time and anytime after the game until the end of that day's service. Shuttles run every half-hour beginning 2 hours prior to game time on game days. Fans can "Park & Ride" at Eastgate Square, Lime Ridge Mall, Gore Park and University Plaza.

Cadets Canada

The Air Cadets of 150 (Hamilton), 715 (Burlington), 735 (Dundas), 713 (Stoney Creek) and 826 (Hamilton) Squadrons are excited to be back for another season as the Air Cadets and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats Football Club continue the community partnership we established last season. We are proud to present the Canadian Flag at each home game and are really energized about the growth, excitement and renewed energy that is happening in this organization. This partnership is a vital part of our continued effort to promote Air Cadets in our community and the opportunities the program offers young people between the age of 12 and 18.

Speroway

Speroway is an international non-profit relief organization. Speroway, in partnership with caring Canadians, responds to the needs of children and their families, in Canada and around the world, by providing food, medicine, education and other essentials with Christian love, compassion and integrity. What does Speroway mean? Our unique name combines Spero, the Latin word for "hope", with way, representing the path we follow. Pronounced spare-o-way, it represents a hopeful way forward, both for our organization and the people we assist.

Business Improvement Areas (BIAs)

Local Business Improvement Associations that have partnered with the Ticats:

E.P.I.C Tiger-Cats Drum Line

The E.P.I.C. (Explosive Percussion in Canada) Drum Line will be the official Drum Line of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats for the 2009 season. The Drum Line features 15 percussionists at each game marching with Snare, Tenor, and Bass Drums. Listen for the E.P.I.C. Tiger-Cats Drum Line around the concourse before the game and in Box H behind the visitors bench during each home game this season.

Kin Canada

Kin Canadais an all-Canadian service organization made up of outstanding community volunteers. From coast to coast, members are enhancing quality of life in their communities by promoting service, fellowship, positive values and national pride.

Canadian Lung Association

When you can't breate, nothing else matters! You can live for weeks without food....Days without water...But mere minutes without air.

Hamilton Hurricanes

The Hamilton Hurricanes Football Club are the Hamilton Tiger-Cats' Canadian Junior Football League affiliate. Competing against other teams in the Ontario Football Conference, the Hamilton Hurricanes play their home games at Ivor Wynne Stadium. For more news, game times, and ticketing information, visit the Hamilton Hurricanes official website by clicking here.