Steady Presence
A year-long commitment to walking alongside every family we serve.
A Family Foundation
Laraque Family Foundation INC
Helping families find stability, dignity, and hope.
Where We Serve
Tampa Bay and Central Florida
What We Build
Affordable homes on foundation owned land
Our Status
501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
Our Mission
Practical Help. Steady Relationships.
The Laraque Family Foundation exists to provide families with the practical support, resources, and consistent relationships they need to regain stability and move forward with confidence.
Our Vision
Stronger Families, Stronger Neighborhoods.
We envision neighborhoods where every family has the support, resources, and opportunity to put down roots and thrive.
Land
Held by the foundation and kept in the community
Homes
Built to be genuinely affordable for local families
People
Relationships that continue long after move in day
Our Story
The Laraque Story
The Laraque Family Foundation began at a kitchen table, born from a season when our own family was one bad month away from losing its footing. What carried us through wasn't a program, but people who stayed. We built this foundation to be that kind of presence for others, providing the practical help and steady relationships families need to find their balance again.
Dignity
Treating every family with the respect and honor they deserve.
Consistency
Showing up when it matters and staying until the work is done.
Trust
Building relationships grounded in transparency and shared hope.
We are not just a foundation; we are neighbors who have been there.
The Laraque Family
Foundation Pillars
Dignity in Every Detail.
Family Led
The family sets the goals for stability; we provide the tools to reach them.
Total Trust
Open financials and outcomes that show exactly what donors are making possible.
Our Board
The People Behind the Foundation
The foundation is led by a working board of family members and community leaders who carry the day to day responsibility for our land, our finances, and our commitments to families.
Officers
Dhérby Laraque
Board Chair and President
Dhérby is an entrepreneur, educator, and community leader dedicated to creating opportunities for others. As Board Chair and President, she provides leadership and vision for the Foundation. This work matters to her because she believes in strengthening families and creating lasting community impact.
Mary Elizabeth Laraque
Vice Chair and Vice President
Mary Elizabeth brings a strong commitment to family, service, and community. As Vice Chair and Vice President, she supports the Foundation's leadership and initiatives. This work matters to her because she values giving back and helping build a stronger future.
Melissa Laraque
Secretary
Melissa brings organization, reliability, and dedication to the Foundation. As Secretary, she manages records, documentation, and Board communications. This work matters to her because she believes teamwork and organization help turn the Foundation's mission into action.
Karly Laraque
Treasurer
Karly brings wisdom, accountability, and responsibility to the Foundation. As Treasurer, he helps oversee the Foundation's finances and ensure resources are managed responsibly. This work matters to him because he wants to create a strong legacy for future generations.
Directors
Francisco Caballero
Fundraising & Development Director
Francisco brings experience in relationship building and business development. As Fundraising & Development Director, he helps build partnerships and secure support for the Foundation's programs. This work matters to him because he believes strong community connections create lasting impact.
Amber Morgan
Community Outreach & Programs Director
Amber is passionate about community service and creating meaningful opportunities for others. As Community Outreach & Programs Director, she helps develop programs that support families and communities. This work matters to her because she believes meaningful change begins with connection and service.
Erlande Craig
At-Large Board Member
Erlande brings collaboration, insight, and dedication to the Foundation. As an At-Large Board Member, Erlande supports the Foundation's programs and strategic initiatives. This work matters because Erlande is committed to serving others and building a lasting positive legacy.
Walk Alongside a Family
Your support helps us show up, stay consistent, and walk alongside families when they need it most.
Our Mission
Families Do Not Need a Program. They Need People Who Stay.
The Laraque Family Foundation exists to provide families with the practical support, resources, and consistent relationships they need to regain stability and move forward with confidence.
Our Vision
Stronger Families and Communities
We envision neighborhoods where every family has the support, resources, and opportunity to put down roots and thrive.
We work in Tampa Bay and Central Florida, where the gap between what families earn and what housing costs has grown wider every year. Our answer is simple and long term: keep land in community hands, build homes families can actually afford, and stay in relationship with the people who live in them.
How We Work
Dignity in Every Detail.
Three commitments shape every decision we make, from the families we serve to the way we report back to our donors.
Steady Presence
A year-long commitment to walking alongside every family we serve. Support does not end at the closing table or the first hard month.
Family Led
The family sets the goals for stability; we provide the tools to reach them. Families are the authors of their own plan, never the subject of ours.
Total Trust
Open financials and outcomes that show exactly what donors are making possible. If we say it, we can show it.
Our Story
The Laraque Story
The Laraque Family Foundation began at a kitchen table, born from a season when our own family was one bad month away from losing its footing. What carried us through wasn't a program, but people who stayed. We built this foundation to be that kind of presence for others, providing the practical help and steady relationships families need to find their balance again.
We are not just a foundation; we are neighbors who have been there.
The Laraque Family
See the Mission at Work
Our pilot project turns land the foundation already owns into homes local families can afford.
Our Events
Come Stand With Us
Our events are how neighbors, donors, and partners meet the work face to face. Everything we raise goes back into land, homes, and the families who live in them.
Upcoming
Next on the Calendar
First Inaugural
Community Builders Golf Clinic
A welcoming day on the green for players of every level, with hands on instruction from golf professionals, brunch, a silent auction, and time to connect with investors, builders, and neighbors. Every registration supports affordable housing across Tampa Bay and Central Florida.
More Events
Nothing Else on the Calendar Yet
No Other Upcoming Events
No upcoming events at the moment. Check back soon for opportunities to connect with the Laraque Family Foundation.
Past Events
Where We Have Been
Past Events Will Appear Here
As the foundation hosts gatherings, tournaments, and community days, they will be archived here with photos and results.
Support Our Mission
Give So a Family Can Stay
Your support helps us show up, stay consistent, and walk alongside families when they need it most.
Where Your Gift Goes
Practical Help, Not Overhead
Donations provide families with practical resources, consistent support, and opportunities to build greater stability. Because the foundation already owns the land it builds on, gifts go into construction, into the materials that finish a home, and into the year of steady presence that follows a family after they move in.
We publish what we raise and what it produced. Trust is a pillar, not a promise.
Ways to Give
Choose What Fits You
Give Once
A single gift of any size, applied directly to the current build.
DonateGive Monthly
Steady giving that matches the way we work: consistent, month after month.
Give MonthlySponsor a Build
Underwrite a phase of construction as a business, church, or family.
Talk to UsGive Land or Materials
Contribute a lot, materials, or trade services that go straight into a home.
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We are not just a foundation; we are neighbors who have been there.
The Laraque Family
Tax Information
A Registered 501(c)(3)
The Laraque Family Foundation INC is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. EIN 99-3616070. Contributions may be tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Please consult your tax advisor.