Miami, Florida, May 10, 2018 – For the fourth consecutive year, the Leesfield Family Foundation has recognized the important work of Holly Zwerling, Founder, President and CEO of the Fatherhood Task Force of South Florida. In 2010, Holly and six dedicated fathers organized Fatherhood Task Force of South Florida to facilitate involvement of fathers in their…
Miami, FL – On April 19, 2018 Lotus House/Sundari Foundation held its grand opening gala celebration culminating its “dream come true” project, the Lotus Village. The Leesfield Family Foundation and numerous supporters, community leaders and friends gathered to recognize the remarkable impact of Lotus House in South Florida. Over a decade ago, a group of…
Miami, FL, March 15, 2018 – The Melissa Institute for Violence Prevention and Treatment held its Peace, Harmony & Moonlight Party under the Stars at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden in Miami, Florida, March 15, 2018. It was a magical evening and memorable event for its members and supporters. Dr. Jim Larson, Scientific Board Member, presented…
Since its inception, the Leesfield Family Foundation has been associated with local, national and international charities which protect and support less advantaged and economically deprived women and children. In 2018, the Foundation expanded its contributions and activities identifying the following organizations: Continued support: Lotus House/Sundari Foundation – funding the grand opening of the Lotus Village…
At the American Association for Justice Annual Convention in Boston held on July 22, 2017, the Leesfield Family Foundation awarded its 26th and 27th Leesfield/AAJ Law Student Scholarships to two highly qualified law students, Heather M. Schneider and Gina Rosemarie Simeone. Heather is a recent graduate with honors from New England Law|Boston. As the first…
“Thank you for your contribution to the Line of Duty Fund. The outpouring of generosity brought forth from the July 7th tragedy is truly heartening.”
2017 was, again, an important and diverse year for the Leesfield Family Foundation. Our contributions, grants and scholarships continue to assist the less fortunate and deserving students, victims of natural disasters and community activities with efficient and rapid response. Our continued support for Americans for Immigrant Justice allowed us to co-sponsor the 21st Annual Awards…
In the first six months of 2017, the Leesfield Family Foundation ramped up its activities, contributions and community involvement. At the American Association for Justice Annual Convention in Boston, the Foundation awarded its 26th and 27th Leesfield/AAJ Law Student Scholarship to Heather M. Schneider and Gina Rosemarie Simeone. Heather is a recent graduate with honors…
This was an important and active year for the Leesfield Foundation as it expanded its reach nationally, while continuing our commitment to important local organizations and needs. Our biggest event this year was the Foundation’s major gift to the construction of the Lotus House. The Lotus House/Sundari Foundation is specifically committed to the care and…
LFF joins the Lotus House in celebrating upcoming construction of state-of-the-art shelter. Miami, November 30, 2016 – This was an important and active year for the Leesfield Foundation as it expanded its reach nationally, while continuing our commitment to important local organizations and needs. Our biggest event this year was the Foundation’s major gift to…