HBFirst Initiatives

🎨✨ June means it's time to celebrate another winner from our Youth Art Contest!

This month, we're proud to showcase "Bring Peace to the World" by talented young artists Hope and Willow, proudly sponsored by The Visibility Boosters.

We are incredibly grateful for the ongoing support of The Visibility Boosters team. Since HBFI was just an idea, they have been a valued partner, helping us grow through website development, CRM support with Booster Hub, Google profile optimization, and so much more. Their commitment to community impact has helped us expand our reach and create meaningful opportunities for youth while supporting charities that make a difference.

As the Title Sponsor of our upcoming Clover Cup Golf Tournament, taking place in just a few weeks, The Visibility Boosters continue to invest in programs that positively impact our community. If your business is looking to grow while supporting a great cause, we encourage you to connect with their team to learn more about their customized business solutions.

Please join us in celebrating Hope and Willow's inspiring artwork and the message of peace they have shared with our community. 💙

And there's even more exciting news ahead—we'll be announcing the return of our Youth Art Contest at the end of the summer.

⛳ We still have a few team spots remaining for the Clover Cup, and only a handful of business sponsorship opportunities left. Contact us today to get involved!

One of our charities of choice had their open house celebrating 1 year of impact ! Check them out, our events will help support them this year

HBFirst Initiatives is proud to officially announce the five incredible organizations selected as our 2026–2027 Community Support Partners 💙

Each year, we are reminded just how much good is happening across Niagara and beyond — and how many passionate people are working every day to make a difference. After another difficult selection process, we are honoured to support these outstanding charities:

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Providing certified service dogs to children with autism, helping improve safety, independence, communication, and quality of life for families navigating daily challenges.

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Empowering youth through mentorship, leadership development, mental wellness support, and inclusive opportunities that help young people realize their full potential.

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Creating accessible recreational and community programming that brings people together and strengthens community connection for residents of all ages.

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Promoting individual health and community wellness by providing barrier free access to community programs including sports, the arts, competition, and community celebrations.

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Providing inclusive nature-based education, accessibility programs, and outdoor experiences where everyone can learn, explore, and belong.

None of this would be possible without the businesses and community leaders who continue to stand beside us year after year. We are incredibly grateful to welcome back our returning sponsors:

💙 The Visibility Boosters
💙 Impact Promotions
💙 Stevensville Pallet Project
💙 Essentials Cremation and Burial Services
💙 Harsh Ahlawat – Mission35 Level 2 Mortgage Agent
💙 Lakeside Home Improvements
💙 AC Vinyl Windows
💙 C.W. Sports Memorabilia
💙 REDS Contracting
💙 Carlie Smith Real Estate
💙 Desy’s Bookkeeping & Tax Services
💙 Ellens Real Estate Team
💙 Bubba Salinger & Mike Knapp Ford
💙 Jesse James Photography

And we are excited to welcome our newest sponsors to the HBFirst family:

🎉 Niagara Motor Enthusiasts
🎉 Detail Driven Niagara

Visit www.hbfirstinitiatives.com for more info & we still have room for some more sponsors.

Already May... well that means a new youth artist feature from last falls contest presented by - As we welcome in May we honour the talents of Lottie sponsored by and her beautiful collage! Show her some love on this post.

AC Vinyl Windows is a generational family business manufacturing quality windows in Niagara over 40 years. Representing them is Bob who also happens to be our ice hockey charity goalie helping us raise over $17k for Hotel Dieu this year as well!

Give them a call next time you need anything window related. Great humans!

This is the power of community, inspiring collective good as humans first.

Thankful for our calendar sponsor
And cheque presentation venue and sponsor .yoga.meditation

🚨 CALLING ALL TEAM CAPTAINS! 🚨

Ready to lead your foursome this summer and make an impact? ⛳🍀

The Clover Cup presented by The Visibility Boosters is BACK and looking for Team Captains to register their squad and bring FOUR golfers to each event location across Niagara this summer.

🏌️ Captain Responsibilities:
• Register your team
• Ensure 4 golfers attend each Clover Cup event (all ages, all abilities, all genders)
• Rally your crew for fundraising efforts
• Compete for the Clover Cup title all summer long

📍 2026 Event Dates:
⛳ Fort Erie Golf Club — Sun June 28
⛳ Whisky Run Golf Club — Sun July 19
⛳ Cardinal Lakes Golf Club — Sun Aug 16
🏆 Championship Event — September (TBD)

💰 Pricing:
Early Bird: $225 per golfer (ends May 15)
Regular: $240 per golfer or Per course: $80 per course

🔥 Bonus Competition:
Every $100 raised = -1 stroke off your team score (up to -10)

🏆 Extras:
• Winning team gets names engraved on the Clover Cup
• Top fundraiser earns the 2026 Green Jacket
• Prizes and fun at every course

❤️ All proceeds support the selected Organizations of the Year through HBFirst Committee.

Tag your golf crew and claim your captain spot now! More information at www.hbfirstinitiatives.com

Go support this local Niagara magazine that highlights local talents and stories

https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:83af2cae-132b-4215-bade-734074141367
We're excited to present the Spring of 2026 digital issue! Just click the link above! PLEASE SHARE!!!!!!!!!!!

APRIL is here and that means celebrating another wonderful winner of last year's Niagara Youth Art Contest presented by

Celebrating 5 year old Harper with their art sponsored by .contracting

If you have any home projects you need consultation on across Niagara give Jesse and his team a shout.

Congrats again Harper and thank you Jesse for believing in what we are building by

The kids art contest will officially return this fall!
Interested in partnering with us this upcoming season contact us - lots of ways to together

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Attention Non-profits, registered charities and groups!
Applications for our May 2026 to April 2027 initiatives season is now open.

https://hbfirstinitiatives.com/
Middle of page: apply now.

Open from now until midnight April 20th, 2026
New this year: our volunteer committee will determine a select group of organizations or projects to fund.

We are looking forward to connecting and inspiring collective good.

* geographic restriction of funding expanded from just Niagara to Niagara, Hamilton or Golden Horseshoe areas.

Any questions connect with us.

Happy New Year and the turning of a new calendar year brings joyous celebration for the Niagara Youth Art Contest presented by and turned into calendars and Merchandise with !

JANUARY highlights a massive high five to of - see him today for any of your test drives, deals, and everything moving and grooving vehicles wise!

His sponsorship lead to our grand prize winner Lucy's art being not only January's focussed artwork, but featured on our first ever Do Good Merchandise line!

There is still time to order a hoodie or tshirt and support Lucy and our five charities. Visit our shop:
https://hbfirstinitiatives.com/products-list

Our calendars are almost all sold out, there is a couple at .yoga.meditation still if you missed out!

Wishing everyone a joyous start to 2026, thanks for helping us inspire collective good in 2025 as we kicked off initiaves! See you soon!





Our five charities: