Caring for our teams communities and environment has long been a part of our company culture.

Supporting our internal teams, local communities, and the environment has been an essential component of our corporate philosophy. In 2018, we formalized this commitment under the title “Social Purpose,” introducing initiatives to communicate our dedication and inspire broader engagement in socially responsible activities.

A shared commitment to team support, community engagement, and sustainable operations unifies our subsidiaries. Our Social Purpose program acknowledges and honors the countless contributions made by our teams, whether through company-sponsored initiatives or individual efforts. We encourage all team members to seek out opportunities that align with their interests and values, advancing important causes through volunteering, awareness initiatives, and fundraising activities.

Our efforts are focused around three primary pillars, Our People, Our Community and Our Environment.

That’s a wrap
on Summer of Service.

And what a summer we’ve had!

115 stories. Countless acts of kindness. One incredible summer of service. See how FirstService team members came together to make a difference in communities across North America.

People of Purpose:

Celebrating What Matters

Big causes. Small moments. Real impact. People of Purpose spotlights how our team members show up for their communities — and invites you to share your story.

Stephanie Mercedes

Century Fire Protection

Todd Savage

First Onsite Property Restoration

Ian Van Heyst

FirstService Corporation

Brian Sherman

FirstService Corporation

Heather Woods

California Closets (Southwest Florida)

Taylor Woods

California Closets (Southwest Florida)

Events

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Our People In Action

“I’m glad my company is very active in helping our communities. That speaks measures, and I’m proud to be a part of it.”

“Being involved in an organization that helps turn the dreams of home-ownership into reality was truly a remarkable experience.”

“Witnessing world-class Paralympic athletes in action was truly humbling, inspiring, and motivating ... Volunteering at this event is exactly what Summer of Service is all about.”

PawsFirst Pet Photo Contest

This year’s PawsFirst Pet Photo Contest brought our North American teams together once again, giving everyone a chance to show off the pets who keep us smiling—and to support local animal rescue groups at the same time. The votes have been tallied, and we are excited to share this year’s top three finishers!

Watch

Every day, our dedicated team members embody our mission to #FirstServeOthers. Join us in raising awareness for causes and organizations you care about by sharing your inspiring Social Purpose story today.

Our event calendar is a fantastic platform to highlight the events you’re passionate about. Have an upcoming Social Purpose event? Let us help you spread the word

Spotlight

Spotlight is our newsletter series designed to shine a light on the Social Purpose initiatives happening every day throughout our organization.

Through Spotlight we will share highlights of how our teams are demonstrating what it means to #FirstServeOthers by supporting our communities, our people and our environment. We hope you enjoy learning about how our teams are embracing Social Purpose and find inspiration through the stories we share.

November 2026

The November issue of Spotlight is all about the many ways we can make a difference in the lives of others. We’re excited to share our new FirstService Relief Fund video, featuring powerful stories of team members who received support when they needed it most. We also highlight California Closets’ longstanding commitment to helping children and families through D.A. Blodgett – St. John’s and introduce our newest Person of Purpose, Mike Harvitt. Plus, discover how your hobbies and talents can

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Relief Fund

No matter who you are, where you live, or what you do, things happen and life changes. We all may find ourselves in need of a little help from time to time, especially after an unforeseen hardship or circumstance.

The FirstService Relief Fund was created to do just that for our people – give them a little help.