Newsletters

Welcome to Spotlight, our quarterly newsletter 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 in their communities. We hope you enjoy learning about how our teams are embracing Social Purpose and find inspiration through the stories we share.

December 2024 Spolight

In our final Spotlight issue of 2024, we’re celebrating the top vote-getters from our PawsFirst Pet Photo Contest, supporting animal rescue efforts across North America. You’ll also find highlights from recent Social Purpose initiatives at FirstService Residential and Paul Davis, along with meaningful ways you and your family can support those facing homelessness, food insecurity, or emotional challenges this holiday season.

November 2024 Spotlight

Welcome to the November 2024 issue of Spotlight. This month’s Spotlight is all about making a positive impact! Discover how to honor U.S. and Canadian veterans, support your local library, and join the fun with our second PawsFirst Pet Photo Contest. Learn how the FirstService Relief Fund recently helped hurricane victims, and don’t miss Planned [...]

September 2024 Spotlight

Our teams embraced our mission to #FirstServeOthers with an action-packed Summer of Service. In this issue we celebrate some of the incredible causes our team members supported and provide ideas of ways you can keep the momentum going into fall and beyond.

August 2024 Spotlight

In this issue of Spotlight we share details on what has been keeping our team members very busy this summer, as they take advantage of the longer days to #FirstServeOthers. We give you a sneak peek of what’s to come in the upcoming months and finally, we remember Edward Leaman, a beloved colleague and friend, whose legacy lives on at California Closets.

July 2024 Spotlight

Our commitment to #FirstServeOthers is in full force this summer. In this issue we will recap some of the Summer of Service activities our teams’ have been enjoying and share some special awards Century Fire and FirstService Residential have given out this summer. We also highlight California Closets’ commitment to emergency preparation and recap CertaPro’s successful 5K for veterans mental health.

June 2024 Spotlight

Summer of Service is upon us, and longer days mean more time to give back. Wherever your passion lies, you can be certain there is a way to channel your time and energy into making a difference in your community. In this issue of Spotlight, we provide a peek at what your colleagues at TLS and FirstService Residential have planned so far, and also give you ideas of how to find sustainability and sports-related volunteer opportunities in your area. We also have lots of ideas to get your kids involved too!

May 2024 Spotlight

In this edition of Spotlight, we offer a glimpse into our upcoming third Summer of Service. We showcase the incredible outcomes that arise when our teams unite for Social Purpose initiatives. Additionally, we commemorate FirstService Residential’s recent achievement of earning its second Great Place To Work® certification. Plus, we provide essential details about our FirstService Relief Fund and how you can make a difference by supporting your colleagues in times of need.

April 2024 Spotlight

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!

February 2024 Spotlight

2024 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.

October 2023 Spotlight

We 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!