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! In this issue, we share notable highlights from our teams’ activities, dive into the story of a dedicated FirstService Residential executive who prioritizes service, and offer ideas to spark enthusiasm for Random Acts of Kindness Bingo. Additionally, we provide comprehensive details about the bereavement benefit within our FirstService Relief Fund and share updates from our Social Purpose Working Groups. Thank you for joining us on this journey of making a positive impact in our communities.

Setting an Example: Stephanie Parker’s Journey with Children’s Harbor

In the midst of juggling work, family, and household responsibilities, finding the time to volunteer can often be a daunting task. It’s not uncommon for giving back to our communities to slip down our priority lists. But how does one manage to contribute while being a busy executive and a dedicated mom? To uncover the secret, we caught up with Stephanie Parker, who shares how she prioritizes giving back despite a very hectic schedule.

Amplify Your Impact: 4 Compelling Reasons to Feature Your Social Purpose Event on the Volunteer Hub Calendar!

Our Event Calendar is a powerful tool to help you amplify your impact. When you add your Social Purpose event or activity to the calendar you open the door to attract more interest and participation, and inspire others to share the causes they are passionate about.

Driving Social Purpose Forward: A Look at Our Impactful Working Groups in 2023

Our newly formed Working Groups are making remarkable strides in driving our Social Purpose and offering inclusive opportunities for anyone interested to actively participate and contribute.

FirstService Relief Fund: Providing Support During Bereavement

The FirstService Relief Fund can provide financial assistance to eligible applicants who need help with funeral, burial, or travel expenses after losing an immediate family member. How the Fund defines immediate family member may surprise you.

North America Embraces Random Acts of Kindness Bingo: Spreading Joy Across Communities

Teams all over North America have caught Random Acts of Kindness Bingo fever and are proving that no act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted! We love seeing and hearing about the many ways our team of kindness crusaders is making a difference in their communities, and personalizing their bingo cards with their own acts of kindness.

Summer of Service Upcoming Activities

Looking for a way to give back this summer? Look no further than our Volunteer Hub event calendar, your one-stop for Social Purpose activities coast to coast. Here are a few exciting opportunities you may wish to check out!

Summer of Service in Action

Two months into Summer of Service and our team continue to demonstrate what it means to #FirstServeOthers. We love hearing how they are coming together in support of Our People, Our Community and Our Environment. We would love for you to share your story with us too!

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