Chicago's Business Community Rallies for Kids: FirstService Residential and In Good Company Partners Raise $65,000 for Lurie Children's Hospital

14th Annual IGC Vendor Expo turns a day of connection into lasting support for children and families, lifting total giving to more than $375,000 since 2017.

CHICAGO, Nov. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- When a child is seriously ill, families need more than world-class medicine – they need a community standing behind them. This year, FirstService Residential and the vendor participants in its In Good Company (IGC) program answered that call, raising $65,000 for Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago through the 14th Annual IGC Vendor Expo. The gift brings the group's total support for the hospital to more than $375,000 since 2017.

This year's Expo brought together 92 In Good Company vendor participants, FirstService Corporation affiliates and industry partners, alongside FirstService Residential associates and building engineers.  The day included education, connection and collaboration – all united by a shared commitment to the Chicagoland children and families.

Beyond the fundraising, the Expo also featured educational programming for attendees, including a legal seminar and a presentation from ACR Restores on managing stress, maintaining perspective and building happiness in everyday life.

What began as a way to bring industry partners together has grown into something far more meaningful. Year after year, the IGC community has chosen to turn its support for FirstService Residential managed communities into a tangible force for good.  Every dollar raised helps Lurie Children's continue caring for young patients and supporting their families through some of the most difficult moments of their lives.

Behind the $375,000 milestone are hundreds of individual acts of generosity – vendors who sponsor, partners who show up and associates who give their time and energy because they believe their work should make a difference beyond the buildings they serve.

"Every year, our IGC partners show us what generosity really looks like," said Jen Yang, Senior Manager, Strategic Partnerships at FirstService Residential. "Behind every dollar is a child getting the care they need and a family who knows they're not alone. Raising $65,000 this year – and more than $375,000 since 2017 – is something our entire organization can be incredibly proud of."
Jen Yang, Sr Mgr, Strategic Partnerships & Vendor Program

On October 20, representatives from FirstService Residential visited Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago to present the check and tour the hospital. The visit gave the team a firsthand look at the care their fundraising helps support – and a powerful reminder of why this partnership matters.

"Visiting Lurie Children's and seeing the care that happens there every day makes this partnership deeply personal for all of us," said Brian Butler, President at FirstService Residential. "Our work is rooted in the communities we serve, and there is no more important part of any community than its children. As a team member of FirstService Residential and as a parent myself, I'm proud of our associates, vendors and partners for coming together with such heart for this critically important cause. We look forward to continuing this support for years to come."
Brian Butlet, President FirstService Residential

This partnership shows what's possible when a business community decides to make a difference for children. FirstService Residential and its IGC partners have turned a day of connection into lasting support for Lurie Children's, and their generosity helps us deliver exceptional care to every child and family who walks through our doors. We're deeply grateful for their commitment, year after year."

T.J. Johnson, Vice President, Corporate and Foundation Relations, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Foundation

About FirstService Residential

FirstService Residential is North America's largest manager of residential communities and the preferred partner of HOAs, community associations and strata corporations in the U.S. and Canada. FirstService Residential's managed communities include low-, mid- and high-rise condominiums and cooperatives, single-family homes, master-planned, lifestyle and active adult communities, and rental and commercial properties.

With an unmatched combination of deep industry experience, local market expertise and personalized attention, FirstService Residential delivers proven solutions and exceptional service that add value, enhance lifestyles and make a difference, every day, for every resident and community it manages.  FirstService Residential is a subsidiary of FirstService Corporation, a North American leader in the property services sector. For more information, visit www.fsresidential.com.

About Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago is a nonprofit organization committed to providing access to exceptional care for every child. It is the only independent, research-driven children's hospital in Illinois and one of less than 35 nationally. This is where the top doctors go to train, practice pediatric medicine, teach, advocate, research and stay up to date on the latest treatments. Exclusively focused on children, all Lurie Children's resources are devoted to serving their needs. Research at Lurie Children's is conducted through Stanley Manne Children's Research Institute, which is focused on improving child health, transforming pediatric medicine and ensuring healthier futures through the relentless pursuit of knowledge. Lurie Children's is the pediatric training ground for Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. It is ranked as one of the nation's top children's hospitals by U.S. News & World Report.

SOURCE FirstService Residential