April 2020
Earth Month – JUST BUY WHAT YOU NEED Pledge
Whether it’s hoarding essential supplies or reaching for your credit card when you’re feeling low (or bored), there are many reasons why it’s easy to get caught up in over consumption. But the level of waste is huge! The average person creates over 1,600 lbs. of trash every year. But you don’t want to be average, do you? Cut down your waste by making a pledge to only buy what you really need! Some Tips: take inventory of what you've…
Find out more »Earth Month – BE WATER-WISE Pledge
Just .4% of the Earth’s water is freshwater, and there are over 7 billion people trying to share it, with far too much being wasted every day. You can make a huge positive impact by taking shorter showers, fixing any leaky pipes around the house, or even sticking something heavy (such as a brick) into your toilet to displace the water and cause less to be used during flushing. If you’re a water-lover, take the pledge to be water-wise
Find out more »Earth Month -SHOP LOCAL Pledge
Get your food closer to home by finding local CSAs and grocery stores. Whether you eat a meat or plant-based diet, this one action can drastically reduce your carbon footprint. Your food will be fresher, tastier, and way more nutritious. And you’ll be supporting your local economy and community, which enriches you in so many ways beyond food. Take the pledge to shop local.
Find out more »Heartline Fitness: Partnering with Three Sages to Provide FREE Wellness Programming
Our "new normal" has brought on challenges many of us have never contemplated before. Working from home, dealing with restless kids, managing meal time in an era of closed restaurants and for those of us who enjoy working out, closed gyms. Now more than ever, we need wellness in our life and quick escape experiences to help us emotionally and physically reset as we navigate life's latest challenges. Heartline Fitness has partnered with Three Sages to bring you complimentary access…
Find out more »FirstService Residential: 3rd Annual WMCCAI Annual Watershed Clean Up
Associates in the local area will participate in cleaning up a local watershed as part of WMCCAI's Potomac Watershed Clean-Up day. Organized by Washington Metropolitan Chapter Community Association. No website as of yet. The event is open up to associates. Registration will be posted once they have the site up. April 18, 2020 from 9am-12pm location https://goo.gl/maps/jv2spHWLRV7igMCe7 Contact Information: Crystal Coats crystal.coats@fsresidential.com 703-679-1521
Find out more »Earth Day – 50th Anniversary
Earth Day is April 22 of every year. April 22, 2020 will mark 50 years of Earth Day. The theme for Earth Day 2020 is climate action. The enormous challenge — but also the vast opportunities — of action on climate change have distinguished the issue as the most pressing topic for the 50th anniversary. Climate change represents the biggest challenge to the future of humanity and the life-support systems that make our world habitable. The world needs you —…
Find out more »May 2020
FirstService Residential: Lincoln Tunnel Challenge 5K to Benefit Special Olympics NJ
Forget the tolls and traffic...RUN the Lincoln Tunnel! This unique 5K takes runners through the tunnel and back, all to benefit Special Olympics New Jersey. The Lincoln Tunnel Challenge is one of the most unique races in the country that not only is underwater but also spans two states. Participants will run or walk a 5K (3.1 miles) certified USATF course. The toll booths in Weehawken, NJ mark both the start and finish of the race. There is a cone…
Find out more »FirstService: Mark Your Calendars for the 2020 Mandarin MS Walk in Toronto – Volunteers needed!
FirstService is a proud sponsor of the Mandarin MS Walk. Our sponsorship will support research of the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada to find a cure for MS and provide services to those living with MS in Toronto. We're assembling a team of volunteers to man the #FirstServeOthers rest stop. This is a wonderful family-friendly event and we encourage anyone who is interested in supporting a great cause to come out and join us. If you have kids in need of…
Find out more »June 2020
FirstService Corporation: We’re Going Lights Out for Daylight Hour 2020
Once again, the companies of FirstService are participating in #DaylightHour, a global social media campaign designed to engage millions of people worldwide on the importance of energy conservation and health in the office. On Friday, June 19, 2020, during the summer solstice, our offices will turn the non-essential lights off in day-lit areas for one hour from noon – 1 p.m. local time. Since the program’s launch in 2014, 2,300 offices with more than 370 million square feet have participated.…
Find out more »September 2020
FirstService Corporation: Volunteers Needed for 45 minute City Block Scavenger Hunt for #CleanUpMonth
FirstService Corporation is participating in National CleanUp Day, with our very own #CleanUpMonth Scavenger hunt. On September 18, 2020, we will be hosting a “City Block Scavenger Hunt” near the FirstService Corporation office in the heart of downtown Toronto. This effort is part of our Social Purpose to #FirstServeOthers in support of #OurEnvironment. We will participate in the cleanup from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM near 1255 Bay Street, Toronto. The cleanup location will be a 1.4 km square area…
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