The 2025-26 season was a record breaking one for community involvement for the Belleville Senators.
In a press release, the AHL team stated it made close to $350,000 in contributions to various organizations across the Bay of Quinte, a high mark for the organization in a single campaign.
This brings the Sens’ community investment to nearly $1.5 million since the club arrived in 2017.
A further breakdown on the causes benefiting from the Sens generosity can be seen below.
- $142,637 in donated tickets, providing local charities, youth organizations and families with the opportunity to attend Belleville Senators games.
- $65,000 raised through the Belleville Senators 50/50 program, benefiting 13 local organizations.
- 256 event support requests fulfilled, representing $52,332 in charitable donations.
- $39,059 raised through Chuck-a-Puck, supporting 21 community organizations.
- $11,776 generated through specialty jersey auctions and theme game initiatives.
- $10,200 donated through the Belleville General Hospital Foundation preseason weekend.
- $10,000 contributed to the YMCA.
- 18 schools participated in the Sens in School program, with $2,500 invested in educational initiatives and close to 5,000 participating students.
- $3,647 in BP Buddies ticket donations.
- Senators ‘business staff also participated in five community outreach initiatives throughout the season.
The Belleville Senators remain committed to using hockey as a platform to strengthen communities across the Bay of Quinte through charitable giving, education, community partnerships and fan engagement.
“Community impact isn’t measured only in dollars raised. It’s measured in the relationships we’ve built, the young fans we’ve connected with, and the organizations we’ve been fortunate to support throughout the Bay of Quinte,” said Belleville Sens Vice President of Business Operations John Mathers.
“We take great pride in being more than just a hockey team, and our 2025-26 community efforts reflect what can be accomplished when 613 Country comes together. We’re grateful for everyone who helps us make a meaningful difference. We’re excited to continue growing that impact through our upcoming 10th anniversary season, and in the years ahead.”
The entire Belleville Sens organization extends its sincere thanks to its fans, season seat members, corporate partners, volunteers, and community organizations whose continued support made another record-breaking year of community impact possible.
