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.

September 2023 Spotlight

In 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.

August 2023 Spotlight

It’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!

July 2023 Spotlight

Our 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.

May 2023 Spotlight

This 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!

March 2023 Spotlight

This 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!

October 2022 Spotlight

While 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.

September 2022 Spotlight

As 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.

August 2022 Spotlight

The heat may be reaching its peak, but that’s nothing compared to the heights members of the FirstService family have gone to as they continue to make a difference through acts of service. We are officially midway through our Social Purpose Summer of Service campaign, and FirstService team members from all brands remain as committed as ever to contribute in any capacity that makes a positive difference for people, communities and the environment.

July 2022 Spotlight

FirstService’s 2022 Summer of Service is off to a strong start. With one month under our belts, we are encouraged to hear so many members of our FirstService family have already engaged in thoughtful acts of service, large and small. As the summer hours keep getting longer, make the most of them by taking some time to do something good. In this special issue of Spotlight, we are celebrating the many ways our team members #FirstServeOthers by supporting our people, our communities and our environment.

April 2022 Spotlight

In this issue of Spotlight, we are shining a light on a danger many of us have lurking in our homes that we may not even be even aware of – household hazardous waste (HHW). We are sharing a series of articles about how to identify HHW in your home and tips on how to safely dispose of it. We are also providing ideas on ways we can all reduce our reliance on potentially hazardous products. As a bonus, we are providing a Toolkit for teams who wish to coordinate clean up activities in their offices. Many of us have been watching the news from Ukraine and feeling heartbroken and helpless. Our friends at Paul Davis have set up two easy ways to help. Read below for ideas on how you can help Ukrainians impacted by the Russian conflict.