Aliso Viejo, CA, February 16, 2010 — MERIT Property Management, a leading provider of professional community association and rental management services, announced today that it raised more than $182,000 during its 2009 United Way campaign. All of MERIT’s eleven regional offices participated and donated contributions. Pledges were distributed to each region’s local United Way chapter.
“MERIT’s long lasting relationship with the United Way is based on our approach toward philanthropic giving, which is at the core of our business philosophy,” states MERIT’s Chief Administrative Officer Kelly Lee, CPA. “In 2009 MERIT employees overwhelmingly demonstrated their commitment to strengthening local communities by raising over $182,000. These funds will directly benefit families and individuals in need throughout California.”
A dedicated United Way partner since 1986, MERIT has been actively involved in philanthropic giving since the company’s founding over 30 years ago. MERIT’s continued support for United Way has been awarded over the years with a Platinum Achievement Award, the Spirit of Orange County Award and a Golden Key Award.
“MERIT has been a generous and committed supporter of our work for more than 13 years,” said Cara Lasala, public relations manager at the Orange County chapter of United Way. “We are extremely grateful for this partnership and applaud MERIT for raising over $182,000 for the United Way. These donations support programs throughout California and help families and individuals meet their basic needs while providing them with the tools they need to become self sufficient.”
About MERIT
Since 1980, MERIT (www.meritpm.com) has grown to be one of the foremost providers of professional community association services in the western states. MERIT specializes in the forward planning and management of master planned, single family home/condominiums, active adult, and urban high- and mid-rise communities as well as rental property management for investors (www.meritrental.com).
MERIT is a part of FirstService Residential Management which manages over 4,000 communities, representing more than 1,000,000 homes/units in 18 states. FirstService Residential Management is a subsidiary of FirstService Corporation (NASDAQ:FSRV).
For additional information on this topic or to schedule an interview, please contact Amy Sarti at asarti@meritpm.com or visit www.meritpm.com.