Beyond Bricks: Beazer Homes Builds $10M Legacy for Military Families

ATLANTA, GA – March 25, 2026 – National homebuilder Beazer Homes announced today it has crossed a monumental philanthropic threshold, raising over $10 million for the Fisher House Foundation. The achievement, driven by the company’s employee-led Beazer Charity Foundation, translates into approximately one million nights of free lodging for military and veteran families, providing a stable and supportive environment while a loved one receives critical medical care.

This milestone is not the result of a single corporate directive but the culmination of a nearly decade-long, grassroots partnership. The impact is staggering: the funds raised are equivalent to providing housing for 15 military families every single night for two consecutive years across the entire network of 100 Fisher House locations.

The Human Heart of Homebuilding

The engine behind this success is a company-wide initiative known as Rock. Run. Raise! What began in 2017 as a modest effort centered around a single race has blossomed into a nationwide movement fueled by the dedication of Beazer’s employees and partners. It embodies a culture of service that extends far beyond the company's balance sheet.

This year’s efforts culminated in Washington, D.C., where more than 320 Beazer employees, partners, and guests convened for the annual Rock ’n’ Roll Half Marathon and 5K. In a powerful demonstration of personal commitment, participants paid their own way, covering all travel, lodging, and race registration costs. Of the attendees, 186 ran the race, while others formed a vibrant cheer squad, lining the course to support their colleagues and the cause.

"Reaching $10 million is an incredible milestone, but what matters most is how we got here," said Allan Merrill, chairman and CEO of Beazer Homes, in a statement. "This has been an employee-led effort from the beginning. It was not one campaign or one moment, but people across our company choosing, again and again, to show up. Whether that is training for the race, raising funds, or giving their time in the communities where we live and work, that collective commitment to service is what makes this partnership so meaningful and the impact so real for the military families Fisher House supports."

This commitment to service was further showcased during Beazer's second annual nationwide Day of Service. Employees contributed an impressive 3,589 volunteer hours across 72 different nonprofit organizations, addressing local needs in housing, health, and youth development.

A Million Nights of Comfort

The beneficiary of this extraordinary effort, Fisher House Foundation, is a top-rated nonprofit renowned for its profound impact. The foundation provides a network of comfort homes where military and veteran families can stay at no cost while a loved one is in the hospital. These homes, located at major military and VA medical centers, offer more than just lodging; they provide a sense of community and normalcy during times of immense stress. The organization holds a perfect 4-star rating from Charity Navigator for 21 consecutive years, a testament to its efficiency and transparency.

Beazer's contribution of one million nights of lodging alleviates a significant financial and logistical burden for families who might otherwise face staggering hotel and transportation bills. Since its inception, Fisher House Foundation has saved families over $575 million in such costs. The ability to stay close to a hospitalized service member, without the added worry of accommodation, is invaluable.

"We are deeply grateful for Beazer Homes and the hundreds of employees and partners whose actions and generosity have made this milestone possible," said David Coker, president of Fisher House Foundation. "Their commitment has had a tremendous impact, allowing military and veteran families to focus on healing and being together without the burden of housing costs."

A New Benchmark for Social Responsibility

While philanthropy is not uncommon in the construction sector, Beazer Homes has established a uniquely integrated and sustainable model for corporate social responsibility. The Beazer Charity Foundation, which channels the funds, is ingeniously supported by 100% of the net profits from the company's own Charity Title Agency and Charity Home Insurance Agency. This innovative structure embeds giving directly into the business model, creating a consistent and growing source of charitable funds that has generated over $8 million since 2017.

This approach sets a new benchmark in the homebuilding industry, demonstrating how a company can align its core operations with a deep, sustained commitment to social good. It moves beyond traditional corporate giving to a model of embedded, employee-driven purpose.

Building Beyond the Blueprint

Beazer's leadership in corporate responsibility is not confined to social initiatives. The company has methodically built a reputation as the nation’s #1 energy-efficient homebuilder, a claim substantiated by hard data. This commitment to environmental stewardship is a core pillar of its brand identity and complements its philanthropic work.

The key metric is the Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Index, a nationally recognized scale where a lower score signifies greater efficiency. In fiscal year 2025, Beazer's homes achieved an average HERS score of 32. To put that in perspective, the average new home built in 2023 had a score of 57, according to RESNET. This means a typical Beazer home is significantly more energy-efficient, translating into lower utility bills for homeowners and a smaller carbon footprint.

This industry-leading performance is the result of a long-term strategy. Over a decade ago, the company committed to building 100% ENERGY STAR certified homes. More recently, Beazer became the first national builder to pledge that every home it constructs will meet the U.S. Department of Energy’s rigorous Zero Energy Ready Home standards by 2025. This dual focus on social and environmental good paints a picture of a company aiming to redefine value in the homebuilding industry, proving that building better homes and building a better world can be one and the same.