Coconut Grove Elementary School, the oldest school in Miami, FL needs a little help in reaching its goal to meet educational challenges in the face of public school funding cuts. The Leesfield Family Foundation was there last year, and again this year to help with the implementation of educational enrichment programs, such as LEGO Robotics.…
Voices for Children Foundation, Inc. is a leader among peer organizations concerned with the support and future of abused, abandoned and neglected children and youth. It ensures that every child has a court appointed Guardian Ad Litem and that financial assistance and other resources are available for their health, educational and social needs. The Leesfield…
Again, the Leesfield Family Foundation made a significant contribution to Yes Institute in Miami-Dade County, Florida, and will be attending the upcoming holiday gatherings.
May 28, 2014 Farewell to Dr. Maya Angelou, who passed away this morning in her North Carolina home at the age of 86.
May 22, 2014 Ira Leesfield was presented with the Citation of Honor award by the Fatherhood Task Force of South Florida for his commitment and involvement to encourage schools across Florida to participate in “Fathers in Education Day.”
May 15, 2014 Having a father makes a significant difference in a child’s life. For years, research has shown that fathers strengthen the social, emotional, language and cognitive development when involved in all aspects of raising a child.
Apr. 11, 2014 It has been a productive and exciting 2014, so far. We continue to dedicate considerable resources to the underprivileged by supporting local and national organizations such as the Clinton Foundation, Parkinson’s Foundation, American Jewish Committee, the Jewish Museum of Florida, among others. Our emphasis on protecting children and feeding the elderly is an…
The Leesfield Family Foundation is pleased to announce that Brenda Kathurima is the 2014 recipient of the Leesfield/AAJ Law Student Scholarship. The scholarship has been awarded every year since 1994, recognizing law students who exemplify a high commitment to trial advocacy and public justice. Born in Kenya and fluent in Swahili, Brenda is the 23rd…
During the AAJ Annual Convention held in Baltimore, Maryland, LFF’s Chair, Ira Leesfield announced the re-endowment of the LEESFIELD/AAJ Law Student Scholarship through the year 2020.
The Leesfield Family Foundation announced its support of the Foundation for Foster Children. An organization founded in 2007, the Foundation for Foster Children serves the needs of foster children in Orange, Osceola and Seminole Counties, Florida by providing opportunities that nurture their ability to succeed both as individuals and contributing members of the community. Whether…