MarineMax Supports First-Ever Habitat for Humanity Townhome Build
OLDSMAR, FL (June 30, 2025)— MarineMax celebrated the dedication of its eighth and ninth homes in partnership with Habitat for Humanity, supporting two families as they worked toward homeownership in Habitat’s first-ever townhome development.
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While MarineMax is best known for getting people out on the water, its team is just as passionate about giving back to their communities. Each year, employees from across the company trade their desks for tool belts, working side by side with Habitat families to frame, paint, and build homes from the ground up.
“Our partnership with Habitat for Humanity is one of the most meaningful things we do,” said Beth Garland, Senior Vice President of People Strategy at MarineMax. “Getting to know the families, rolling up our sleeves, and building something together—it’s incredibly rewarding for all of us.”
This year’s homeowners, Elizabeth Gray and Carla Futch, are powerful examples of resilience and determination.
Elizabeth, a preschool director and single mom of three daughters, spent years living in crowded and unstable conditions. “This is about more than a house,” she said. “It’s about showing my girls what’s possible when people care.”
Carla, a dialysis technician and mother of eight, has always dreamed of giving her children a lasting foundation. “I want to leave them more than a home—I want to give them a legacy.”
For MarineMax, this partnership goes beyond volunteering. It’s a reflection of the company’s values—building up people, community, and a better tomorrow, together.
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