Every day, Florida-based homebuilder GL Homes turns its success into a platform for social well-being. Led by Misha Ezratti, president of GL Homes, the company’s long-term relationships with local nonprofits and active involvement in philanthropic initiatives have made a visible impact across Florida.
Misha integrates social impact into the company’s development philosophy and corporate operations, solidifying GL Homes as a builder truly invested in the enduring success of its communities.
Under Misha Ezratti’s leadership, GL Homes has become one of Florida’s top luxury homebuilders, delivering homes to more than 100,000 families while setting the standard as a mission-forward builder with a boots-on-the-ground approach to giving back. A respected leader in Florida real estate development, Misha believes community investment is a core business responsibility.
With this in mind, he spearheaded GL Homes Philanthropy, a company-wide mission to create connected, sustainable, high-quality neighborhoods where Florida communities can thrive.
GL Homes’ collaborations with local charities and nonprofits go beyond traditional corporate philanthropy. The builder has formed trusted, long-term partnerships that support education, housing stability, health, and community enrichment, enhancing quality of life for residents across the state.
Leadership Behind the Strategy: Misha Ezratti’s Vision
As part of his leadership approach to corporate responsibility, Misha Ezratti prioritizes local engagement and accountability, setting an example for employees and executives across the Florida real estate sector. Representing the legacy values set forth by his father, GL Homes founder Itzhak Ezratti, Misha maintains a strong commitment to philanthropy and long-term development. His giving back initiatives go beyond writing checks; volunteerism and nonprofit partnerships are central pillars of GL Homes’ growth strategy.
By actively volunteering and making in-person donations, Misha demonstrates that true community partnership means showing up. GL Homes’ enduring success over the past 50 years reinforces his belief that sustained partnerships lead to lasting impact.
Partnerships That Make a Tangible Difference
Inspired by a family dedication to community activism, Misha spearheaded GL Homes Philanthropy, a company-wide mission rooted in his vision of a more compassionate and supportiveFlorida.
Through long-term relationships with trusted partners that offer on-the-ground insight, GL Homes Philanthropy focuses on everyday needs that can make a direct and sustainable difference.
The company’s philanthropic efforts span a wide spectrum but emphasize three pillars: breaking the cycle of homelessness, combating hunger, and supporting children and education. In every effort, Misha’s goal remains the same: invest in people, uplift communities, and do the right thing.
A cornerstone of GL Homes Philanthropy is the “Make a House a Home” initiative, which transforms surplus building materials, appliances, and furnishings into meaningful support for low-income families.
Through partnerships with Habitat for Humanity ReStore and Gulfstream Goodwill Industries, GL Homes provides essentials to families transitioning from homelessness to independent living. Earlier this year, GL Homes donated high-quality, gently used home furnishings from a Valencia community in Boynton Beach to Gulfstream Goodwill Industries, offering residents a sense of pride and dignity.
GL Homes’ housing-oriented efforts also include the Good Night’s Sleep program, providing beds, blankets, and laundry essentials to families transitioning from homelessness.
Additionally, the company partners with food banks and nonprofits like Feeding South Florida, The Lord’s Place Meal Mobile, and The Senator Philip D. Lewis Center to deliver thousands of meals statewide. Misha personally volunteers at many of these initiatives, and GL Homes interns join on-site efforts, reinforcing a hands-on approach to giving back.
GL Homes is also committed to South Florida children through its Passion for Playgrounds initiative. In collaboration with groups like the Boys and Girls Clubs, GL Homes has designed and built safe, engaging playgrounds, giving kids space to play while strengthening the surrounding community.
Through his hands-on leadership, Misha demonstrates that responsibility and community impact are inseparable from corporate success.
Strengthening Florida Communities Through Local Focus
Misha believes sustainable regional growth requires collaboration between developers, local governments, and residents. With this approach, the company has donated land, built roadways, and supported civic projects to ensure essential community needs are met.
Land donations have supported schools, libraries, parks, fire and police stations, and civic centers. Earlier this year, the 32,000-square-foot Canyon Branch Library in Boynton Beach opened on land donated by GL Homes.
Prior to breaking ground, Misha prioritizes environmentally responsible community design, carefully considering each site’s history, geography, and natural habitats. GL Homes integrates sustainable features such as landscaped buffers, littoral planting systems, wildlife corridors, and pedestrian-friendly greenways, whenever possible, creating communities that meet residents’ needs while protecting the environment.
Looking Ahead: Expanding Impact Through Collaboration
GL Homes plans to expand its partnerships with local nonprofits across Florida as the company grows, scaling initiatives that address housing stability, hunger, and youth programs. Misha Ezratti envisions a future where corporate-community collaboration sets a standard for responsible development, helping neighborhoods thrive both socially and economically.
Future projects will build on programs like the “Make a House a Home” initiative, the Good Night’s Sleep program, and Passion for Playgrounds, ensuring more families have access to safe spaces, essential resources, and opportunities to succeed.
By fostering long-term relationships with organizations such as Habitat for Humanity ReStore, Feeding South Florida, and the Boys and Girls Clubs, GL Homes ensures its giving is sustained, measurable, and aligned with the communities it serves.
Building Communities Beyond Homes
The saying “it takes a village” guides Misha Ezratti’s approach to leadership. Meaningful partnerships elevate the definition of community living. His leadership has set a standard for responsible growth in Florida real estate, reinforcing GL Homes’ commitment to philanthropy and civic engagement.
As the company continues to expand its nonprofit collaborations, it deepens its long-term impact and solidifies its reputation as a builder invested in the communities it serves.
Through purposeful giving and hands-on engagement, GL Homes continues to build neighborhoods that enhance lives, strengthen communities, and create a brighter path forward for all Floridians.