Service with a Heart: Supporting the Community We Call Home
We aren’t a franchise. We aren’t backed by corporate money. We’re your neighbors—and we believe in giving back to the place we live and work.
We believe in the power of community and giving back to the places we call home. We Love Local is our way of supporting the New Hampshire communities that have supported us.
As a local, family-owned business, giving back matters to us. Each month, we donate a portion of our proceeds to a local nonprofit organization, helping make a meaningful impact close to home.
When you choose GSMS, you are not just choosing trusted service, you are supporting your community.
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The Differentiator: A Local Ecosystem
In an industry increasingly taken over by out-of-state corporations and private equity groups, GSMS remains a second-generation, family-owned business. To us, you aren't just a number on a spreadsheet—you’re a neighbor. We know that for our community to thrive, every local business needs to succeed—whether they are a non-profit, a fellow trade, or the local bakery. Our We Love Local initiative is how we ensure our success directly benefits the organizations making New Hampshire a better place to live.
How it Works:
A portion of every visit we complete goes into a monthly fund dedicated to a local non-profit. When our Specialists arrive at your home, they bring more than just technical expertise; they bring a commitment to the community. We call it 'Service with a Heart.'
February: Supporting Girls at Work
February 2026
GSMS proudly supports Girls at Work by sponsoring a girl for summer camp, empowering young leaders in our community through confidence-building programs.
Kicking Off 2026: Manchester Animal Shelter
February 2026
GSMS kicks off 2026 by supporting the Manchester Animal Shelter. Learn how our team gives back to local animals and the Manchester community through our We Love Local program.
December: Supporting the Travis Mills Foundation
December 2025
GSMS closes out December by supporting the Travis Mills Foundation through The Portland Group’s Gives Back Program, honoring veterans and community impact.
November: Standing With Our Veterans at Liberty House
For November’s We Love Local GSMS teamed up with Liberty House donating pantry items and highlighting their mission to support New Hampshire veterans.
October: Men in Pink
October 1st–31th
For October, GSMS supported the Men Wear Pink campaign for the second year in a row — raising over $1,200 for breast cancer research and awareness.
September: Alzheimer’s Association
September 1st–30th
For September, GSMS supported the Alzheimer’s Association, a cause close to our team’s hearts. We were honored to meet Kerry and Leah, two incredible women living with Alzheimer’s, and to learn how this organization provides care, resources, and hope for families in our community.
August: Delta Dental | Elliot Corporate 5K
August 1st-31st
In August, we joined the Delta Dental | Elliot Corporate 5K to support the Solinsky Center for Cancer Care. Together, we ran, walked, and cheered for an incredible cause. Learn more about this impactful event!
July: Motley Mutts Rescue
July 1st-31st
For July, we supported Motley Mutts Rescue, helping give dogs of all ages and breeds a second chance at life. Learn more about this inspiring organization!
June: Granite VNA
June 1st-30th
In June, GSMS proudly donated $500 to Granite VNA, supporting essential home health and hospice care in the community.
May: Barrington Peeper 5K & Mutt Strutt
May 1st-31st
For May, we supported the Barrington and the Manchester Animal Shelter's Mutt Strutt. Learn more about this month's community spotlight!
April: The Webster House
April 1st-30th
This April, GSMS brought Easter cheer to The Webster House in Manchester, NH by delivering personalized gift baskets to children in their care. Learn more about this heartwarming visit and the incredible impact of this local nonprofit.
March: Don’t Trash Barrington
March 1st-31st
For March, we volunteered with the Don’t Trash Barrington Volunteer group to clean up the streets of Barrington. Learn more about how you can join this amazing group that is keeping our community looking their best!
James Covey’s Boston Marathon Fundraiser
February 1-28, 2025
This month we are proudly supporting James Covey in his training for the 2025 Boston Marathon, where he will raise funds and awareness for the National Brain Tumor Society.
January: Manchester Animal Shelter
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
This January, we revisited the Manchester Animal Shelter, where our We Love Local campaign began, to deliver baskets of their most-needed items and see the incredible progress they’ve made. With adoptions up and surrenders down, it’s a testament to the shelter’s hard work and our community’s support—together, we’re making a difference!
November: Stuff A Furnace Food Drive
November 1-31, 2024
GSMS is partner with the NH Food Bank for our first-ever "Stuff A Furnace" food drive!
October: Men in Pink
October 1-31, 2024
GSMS goes pink for the month of October! We're proud to support the American Cancer Society's 'Men Wear Pink' campaign. Learn more and support the cause today!
August: Merrimack Youth Baseball
Friday, August 16, 2024
At GSMS, supporting our local community is at the heart of what we do. For our August donation, we are excited to announce our $500 contribution to Merrimack Youth Baseball (MYA), an organization that holds a special place in our hearts.
July: CASA NH
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
We are proud to be a contributor to CASA NH for our July's We Heart Local Donation.
April & May: Swains Lake Association of Barrington, NH
Saturday, May 25, 2024
As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting local organizations making a real difference in our communities, we are thrilled to announce that the Swains Lake Association of Barrington, NH, was the recipient of our April and May donations, totaling $1,000.
March: NH Jump$tart Coalition
Friday, March 29, 2024
Zak & Gina attended the FinLit 300 State Competition to watch six NH High Schools battle it out on financial literacy. We also had the honor of awarding NH Jump$tart with our March We Heart Local Donation! Zak’s High School Business Teacher (and one of our clients) Caroline “Masty” was one of the six teams competing.
February: Girls at Work
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Gina and Zak had the absolute pleasure of visiting Girls at Work for our February donation. One of the original girls, Kaylee, who now runs programs was kind enough to share her story with us as well as give us a tour of their beautiful safe space! (Thank you to one of our clients, Sandy, for nominating Girls at Work!)
January: Manchester Animal Shelter
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
We are thrilled to kick off our "We Heart Local" campaign with our first donation for January. This month, Zak and Gina, members of our team, had the honor of visiting the Manchester Animal Shelter. Alie was kind enough to give us a tour and showcase the many team members and fuzzy friends.
