In this issue of Spotlight, we showcase team members’ impactful work in promoting fire safety, mental health services, and support for expectant families. We also applaud the outstanding community service efforts of two California Closets’ teams and share a colleague’s personal journey with the FirstService Relief Fund after a cancer diagnosis. Finally, we preview upcoming initiatives from our Working Groups and the upcoming Summer of Service!
Read More2024 presents many new opportunities for you to join our mission to #FirstServeOthers, and reap the many benefits volunteerism provides. In this issue we share our plans for this year and let you know how you can have an even greater impact by joining one of our Working Groups. We also share some of our achievements in the last year and answer some questions our FirstService Relief Fund donors may have concerning upcoming tax filings.
Read MoreWe would like to thank everyone who participated in our 2023 Summer of Service. Between our volunteer activities, advocating for issues and causes that matter to us and the random acts of kindness performed every day, we impacted individuals and communities across North America. In this issue of Spotlight, we share highlights of recent events supporting the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and foster families and orphans, recap our Summer of Service and celebrate an important milestone achieved by Floor Coverings International. Also, we share details on ways you can help shelter dogs during October Adopt a Shelter Dog Month!
Read MoreIn this issue of Spotlight we learn more about how the First Onsite leadership team defined it’s distinctive Social Purpose, and unveil the secret behind Floor Coverings International’s impressive achievement of a 90% payroll donation rate to the FirstService Relief Fund. We share personal stories of how our teams chose to #FirstServeOthers this summer, and give you a peak at what’s next for Social Purpose.
Read MoreIt’s hard to believe we’ve just wrapped up our second month of Summer of Service. Along with the rising temperatures, our fervor to serve has ignited across North America!
Read MoreOur second Summer of Service is well underway! As the days grow longer, we have more opportunities to contribute to our communities and unite under the banner of #FirstServeOthers. Our teams are embracing the spirit of service and dedicating their time and energy to a wide array of impactful initiatives.
Read MoreThis month’s edition of the Spotlight is all about giving back and making a positive impact in our communities. As we gear up for the second annual Summer of Service, there are plenty of exciting activities planned to help spread kindness and make a difference. One of the new features is Random Acts of Kindness Bingo, which adds an element of fun, and interactivity and is great for families too!
Read MoreThis year marks our sixth year of Social Purpose. In that time we have accomplished so much to support of our people, our community and our environment. This year we are implementing some enhancements designed to make it easier than ever to find your Social Purpose and support the causes and issues that interest you most. Read on to learn more about what’s on the horizon for you!
Read MoreWhile we look back on a wonderful summer filled with memories of helping others and all the good that we did, we also look forward to seek out more opportunities and continue our commitment to #FirstServeOthers.
Read MoreAs the temperatures rose during the dog days of summer, so too did the generous acts of service from team members across the spectrum of the FirstService family of brands. With one month left in our Summer of Service, there’s still plenty of time to heat things up and get out and do something that makes a positive impact on the people in our lives, those who need our help, and in the places where we live, work and play.
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