Projects that bring us together
Our community projects inspire connections and growth.
Jones Insurance supports our local clients and the northern communities where they live and work. Throughout the year, we provide financial contributions and volunteer resources to important community initiatives that share our values. We’re proud to champion projects, events, and people that make Northwestern Ontario a better place to live.
Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Ontario
Border Cats
The Thunder Bay Border Cats bring families, friends, and baseball fans together throughout the summer. Jones Insurance is proud to support an organization that creates memorable experiences, encourages community connection, and provides local entertainment for all ages. Through our partnership with the Border Cats, we help make it possible for residents to come together, celebrate local talent, and enjoy one of Thunder Bay’s favourite summer traditions.
CRT Racing & Thunder City Speedway
We’re proud to support CRT Racing and Thunder City Speedway, helping celebrate the passion, teamwork, and excitement that make motorsports a valued part of our community. These partnerships help support local racers, create memorable experiences for fans and families, and contribute to the growth of grassroots racing in Northwestern Ontario. By investing in local motorsports, we help bring people together both on and off the track.
Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra Pop Series
Music has a powerful way of bringing people together, and that’s exactly what we love about the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra’s Pop Series. From modern favourites to crowd-pleasing classics, these performances celebrate the joy, energy, and accessibility of live orchestral music in our community. We’re proud to support the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra Pop Series, helping create unforgettable nights that welcome new audiences, spark connection, and showcase the incredible talent right here at home.
Here’s to the unifying power of music and community!
Building Hope & Investing in Our Future
Giving back to our community has always been part of who we are. For many years, we’ve proudly supported the Regional Food Distribution Association, recognizing the vital role they play in supporting individuals and families across our region. We were honoured to continue that support through their Building Hope project, an important step forward that will expand their reach and impact in our community.
We’re also proud to support Our Kids Count through the Building Blocks Campaign, helping invest in programs that strengthen families and support children where it matters most. These initiatives reflect why we give back: to empower meaningful projects, uplift our community, and help build a stronger, more caring future for everyone.
Coworking Corner
The Co-Working Corner is a safe, welcoming space designed to bring people together, a place where connections are made, ideas take shape, and local relationships continue to grow. We’re grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with Goods & Co. Market to help create a shared community area that supports creativity, collaboration, and local success. By investing in spaces like this, we’re proud to help foster an environment where individuals, entrepreneurs, and community members feel supported as they work toward their goals.
Belluz Farm Hall Dinner
There’s nothing better than a homecooked meal, especially when it’s made from locally farmed and harvested ingredients. We collaborated with Goods & Co. Market in support of Belluz Farms to present the Farm Hall Dinner. The menu was comprised entirely of seasonal and local ingredients. Every bite was a celebration of fresh, local flavors.
Want to learn more about how Belluz Farms supports the community? Check out our Behind the Business video
Thunder Bay Library Giving Day
Libraries are more than shelves and stories, they’re places of connection, learning, and opportunity for everyone. We were proud to support Thunder Bay Public Library on Library Giving Day, celebrating the vital role our local libraries play in strengthening community, inspiring curiosity, and opening doors for all ages. Supporting initiatives like this reflects our belief in investing where it matters most: right here at home, in the spaces that help our community grow.
Pride Parade
This annual celebration of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community is one we’re proud to support year after year. Events like this create space for connection, visibility, and belonging, helping people feel seen, supported, and welcomed for who they are. By promoting diversity, acceptance, and understanding, this celebration strengthens our community as a whole, and we’re honoured to stand alongside those working to make our region more inclusive for everyone.
Westfort Street Fair
The Westfort Street Fair is a true celebration of neighbourhood spirit, bringing families, local businesses, and community groups together for a day of fun and connection. We were proud to support the Westfort Street Fair, an event that showcases local vendors, live entertainment, and activities for all ages while highlighting everything that makes the Westfort community so special. Supporting events like this helps strengthen local connections and keeps our neighbourhoods vibrant, something we’re always happy to be part of.
TEE OFF Golf Season Launch Party
Kicking off golf season the Thunder Bay way, TEE OFF brings together sport, local business, and great community energy under one roof. We were proud to support TEE OFF Golf Season Launch Party, an interactive event that turned a night out into a celebration of the game, complete with hands-on challenges, live music, local food and drinks, and incredible prizes.
One of the night’s highlights gave attendees the chance to test their skills in our digital golf game by taking on local golf pro Evan DeGrazia, who also happens to be our Commercial Lines Insurance Manager at Jones Insurance.
Home & Garden Show
Bringing together homeowners, local businesses, and industry professionals, the Thunder Bay Home, Garden & Lifestyle Show is one of the region’s leading consumer events. Jones Insurance is proud to support an event that helps residents discover new ideas, connect with local experts, and explore products and services that enhance their homes and lifestyles. Through our involvement, we help strengthen connections between local businesses and the community.
TEE OFF Golf Season Launch Party
Kicking off golf season the Thunder Bay way, TEE OFF brings together sport, local business, and great community energy under one roof. We were proud to support TEE OFF Golf Season Launch Party, an interactive event that turned a night out into a celebration of the game, complete with hands-on challenges, live music, local food and drinks, and incredible prizes.
One of the night’s highlights gave attendees the chance to test their skills in our digital golf game by taking on local golf pro Evan DeGrazia, who also happens to be our Commercial Lines Insurance Manager at Jones Insurance.
ThunderCon
ThunderCon is a celebration of creativity, fandom, and community, bringing together comic, gaming, sci-fi, anime, and pop-culture fans of all ages.
We were proud to support ThunderCon, an event that transforms downtown Thunder Bay into a welcoming space for imagination, self-expression, and connection.
