Beazer Homes and Partners Donate $1.9 Million to Fisher House Foundation

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Beazer Homes and partners donate $1.9 million to Fisher House Foundation, with a 150% match from Beazer Charity Foundation. The donation highlights a strong commitment to supporting military and veteran families. The fundraising efforts resulted in a 77% increase in support from 2023, totaling nearly $5 million since 2017.

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Beazer Homes, alongside their partners, proudly announced the donation of $1.9 million to Fisher House Foundation this week. This substantial gift, presented to David Coker, President of Fisher House Foundation, during a special event in Las Vegas, marks a profound commitment to supporting military and veteran families in times of need.

Beazer Homes employees, trade partners and Fisher House staff gathered in Las Vegas to celebrate their fundraising efforts. (Photo: Business Wire)

The donation represents the culmination of extensive fundraising efforts by Beazer Homes employees, bolstered by the generous contributions from partners who directly donated to Fisher House. Notably, all gifts received were magnified by the Beazer Charity Foundation, which provided a 150 percent match for all donations.

Speaking on behalf of Beazer Homes, President and CEO Allan Merrill underscored the company's deep-rooted partnership with Fisher House Foundation, highlighting its significance as the company’s national charity partner.

Fisher House Foundation builds comfort homes where military and veteran families can stay at no cost while a loved one is in the hospital. These homes are located at military and VA medical centers around the world.

“This annual fundraising event is not only an opportunity for collective action but a testament to our team’s passion for uplifting communities through volunteerism and giving back,” Merrill said.

Merrill further expressed gratitude to the teams and individuals whose extraordinary efforts resulted in the Beazer Charity Foundation's largest matching gift to date, a 77 percent increase in support from 2023 and totaling nearly $5 million for the nonprofit since 2017.

“Beazer builds in many of the communities where we have Fisher Houses across the country, and their support has really taken us to the next level. When Beazer Homes learns of a need locally, they don't wait to be asked for help. They come in and they are a part of the solution,” says David Coker, President of Fisher House Foundation. “We’re grateful for their generosity and for the opportunity to celebrate their accomplishments together. It's absolutely inspirational.”

Among the sponsors contributing to this philanthropic endeavor were Beazer Homes national partners, including James Hardie, Daikin, Mohawk, Whirlpool, Builders FirstSource, Dupont, Sherwin-Williams, Moen, and more.

“The support from our partners demonstrates a shared commitment to making a meaningful difference in the lives of military families across the nation,” Merrill said.

Additionally, Beazer Homes reaffirmed its dedication to charitable endeavors through its wholly-owned Charity Title Agency with its "100% of Profits to Charity" commitment. Through this pledge, all net profits from its title agency business are directed to the Beazer Charity Foundation, empowering employees to champion causes they are passionate about and contribute to their communities' well-being.

For more information about Beazer Homes' philanthropic initiatives, please visit charitytitlegroup.com/CharitableGiving.

About Beazer Homes

Headquartered in Atlanta, Beazer Homes (NYSE: BZH) is one of the country’s largest homebuilders. Every Beazer home is designed and built to provide Surprising Performance, giving you more quality and more comfort from the moment you move in – saving you money every month. With Beazer's Choice Plans™, you can personalize your primary living areas – giving you a choice of how you want to live in the home, at no additional cost. And unlike most national homebuilders, we empower our customers to shop and compare loan options. Our Mortgage Choice program gives you the resources to easily compare multiple loan offers and choose the best lender and loan offer for you, saving you thousands over the life of your loan.

We build our homes in Arizona, California, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Maryland, Nevada, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia. For more information, visit beazer.com, or check out Beazer on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

About Fisher House Foundation

Fisher House Foundation is best known for its network of 96 comfort homes where military and Veteran families can stay at no cost while a loved one receives medical treatment. These homes are located at major military and VA medical centers nationwide and in Europe, close to the medical center or hospital they serve. Fisher Houses have up to 21 suites with private bedrooms and baths. Families share a common kitchen, laundry facilities, a warm dining room, and an inviting living room. Fisher House Foundation ensures that there is never a lodging fee. Since its inception, the program has saved military and Veteran families an estimated $610 million in out-of-pocket costs for lodging and transportation. Learn more at fisherhouse.org.

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Alyssa Thys

Communications Director

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alyssa.thys@beazer.com

Source: Beazer Homes

FAQ

What was the amount donated by Beazer Homes and partners to Fisher House Foundation?

Beazer Homes and partners donated $1.9 million to Fisher House Foundation.

What percentage match did Beazer Charity Foundation provide for all donations?

Beazer Charity Foundation provided a 150% match for all donations.

What was the increase in support from 2023 due to the fundraising efforts?

The fundraising efforts resulted in a 77% increase in support from 2023.

What is the total amount donated to Fisher House Foundation since 2017?

The total amount donated to Fisher House Foundation since 2017 is nearly $5 million.

What is the commitment of Beazer Homes' Charity Title Agency?

Beazer Homes' Charity Title Agency has a '100% of Profits to Charity' commitment, directing all net profits to the Beazer Charity Foundation.