September 2023 Spotlight

Summer may be winding down, but our commitment to #FirstServeOthers isn’t! Throughout our Summer of Service our teams gave back in a seemingly infinite number of ways, through our Random Acts of Kindness Bingo and by rolling up their sleeves to support issues and causes that matter to them. 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.

First Onsite: Fostering a Purpose-Driven Corporate Culture

Restore. Rebuild. Rise. Is more than just a purpose statement at First Onsite. It’s also the foundation for the company’s evolving Social Purpose.

FirstService Relief Fund Champions: How Floor Coverings International Inspires Giving Through Fun

Floor Coverings International enthusiastically supports the FirstService Relief Fund, boasting a ~90% payroll donation participation rate. Discover how the leadership team continues to inspire and motivate team members to contribute to this vital employee benefit.

California Closets & CertaPro Help Complete Welcoming Space for Foster Kids

Entering foster care can be an incredibly challenging and bewildering experience for children, so California Closets and CertaPro teamed up with Isaiah 117 House to help create a warm, welcoming environment for them.

CertaPro’s Back to School Supply Drive Makes a Difference for Over 700 Students

Although the back-to-school season holds excitement for lots of families, it presents challenges for those with limited resources who struggle to adequately prepare their children for a successful school year. This is why the CertaPro team, as part of its Summer of Service initiative, decided to concentrate its efforts on supporting local schoolchildren through the organization of a Back to School Supply Drive

Share Your Story

Summer may be winding down, but our passion to #FirstServeOthers is hotter than ever! We love hearing how our teams are making a difference in their communities, and think you will too!

Paul Davis Brings CPR/AED/First Aid Training to its Team

Paul Davis took a hands-on approach to keep its team safe and sound by organizing a 4-hour CPR/AED (automated external defibrillator) and First Aid training session. The team enlisted the help of First Coast CPR who came to its International Training Center to train 18 eager attendees.

Random Acts of Kindness Bingo Sparks Friendly Competition Among Team Members

We introduced Random Acts of Kindness Bingo as a fun initiative to inspire our teams to contribute to their communities this summer. Completing every box can be quite a challenge for one person alone. So, if you’re finding it tough to check all the boxes, why not join forces with your colleagues to see how many you can collectively accomplish?

Coming Soon!

Just because summer fun is drawing to a close doesn’t mean our enthusiasm to #FirstServeOthers has to. There are lots of fun activities for you to participate in on our Event Calendar, and our Social Purpose Working Groups are hard at work coming up with new ways for you to engage in Social Purpose activities near you!

Maui Wildfires – How to Help

The wildfires in Maui have made international news and the devastation and destruction is truly heartbreaking. This catastrophic event has left many of us wondering what we can do to help.

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