In the tight-knit charitable community of South Florida, the name Leesfield can be attributed to words like “family” and “support.” At least, that’s how Holly Zwerling with the Fatherhood Task Force of South Florida, one of many organizations contributed to by The Leesfield Family Foundation, sees it. “We can see the connections they [The Leesfield…
Dexter Butler, 38, was a pillar of his community in Key West, positively impacting the lives of his high school students, the young men on his basketball team and all who knew him. With a planned athletic scholarship to be awarded in his name, Butler will be afforded the opportunity to continue doing just that…
The Leesfield/AAJ Law Student Scholarship for 2024 will go to Lainie Long Hoffer, a second-year law student at the American University Washington College of Law. Hoffer is a graduate of the United States Air Force Academy and has a Master of Business Administration from Liberty University in Virginia. When asked why she decided to pursue…
“Generosity, warmth and reassurance,” are the three pillars upon which The Leesfield Family Foundation has always stood. In 1990, when Chair Ira Leesfield with his wife and daughter, Cynthia and Jennifer Leesfield, launched The Foundation, those three words are ones they employed to describe their mission – to make a positive impact within their community. …
Friends of The Underline elected Ira Leesfield, long-time public safety champion and community service advocate to the Board of Directors during the March 15, 2023 Board meeting. Led by twenty-two of Miami’s philanthropic and corporate leaders, The Friends of The Underline Board of Directors is advocating for and delivering a 120-acre, 10-mile multimodal trail and…
More than three dozen Florida lawyers, in cooperation with the Leesfield Family Foundation, have donated funds to relieve the suffering and dislocation of millions of Ukrainian families. By providing food, supplies and support through the Foundation, these Florida Bar members have lifted the spirits and brought nutrition and hope to Ukrainian refugees and those who…
Led by AAJ life member Ira Leesfield, trial lawyers throughout the country have responded with humanitarian aid to feed and provide assistance to Ukrainian refugees and those remaining in the country. The Leesfield Family Foundation, chaired by AAJ Executive Committee leader Ira Leesfield, has pledged $250,000 in matching contributions to sustain and support the people…
Please Donate Now! Following our 32-year commitment to community activities, scholarships and uplifting the lifestyle of the less privileged, the Foundation is working with several sources in Ukraine following the February 24th brutal invasion by Russia. On the ground, feeding, nourishing and caring for seven million Ukrainians who have fled to bordering countries, as well…
“Your contributions not only feed and nourish a population targeted for devastation, but lifts the spirits of 44 million Ukrainians fighting for their country’s freedom and against tyranny.” Ira Leesfield, Chair – April 8th is Ira’s Birthday – The only gift is a donation to the Leesfield Family Foundation. We have pledged $250,000 to match…
The Leesfield Family Foundation projects a busy innovative and helpful 2022, expanding its efforts for COVID relief and support to homeless South Floridians. With continued contributions and support for women and children’s efforts, the Foundation concluded 2021 with existing or new contributions to local organizations including: Baptist Health Foundation Susan G. Komen The Melissa Institute…