On April 16, 2015, Foundation Chair Ira Leesfield was the keynote speaker at the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County Industry Icon Conference Series for the Business and Professional Division. Business leaders and professionals from the South Palm Beach County area had the opportunity to hear from Leesfield as he took center stage to…
The Leesfield Family Foundation joins the American Jewish Committee in honoring Ambassador Paul Cejas with the 2014 National Human Relations Award. On December 10, 2015, Ambassador Paul Cejas, whose distinguished career includes serving as United States Ambassador to Belgium, was honored in Miami, FL with the American Jewish Committee’s National Human Relations Award, for his…
Occasionally, the Leesfield Family Foundation is privileged to support a very worthy and deserving charitable organization outside of South Florida. The Tomorrow Fund for Children with Cancer fits that description. The organization was founded in 1985 by doctors, child life specialists and parents of children with cancer, who wanted to help patients and their families…
Miami – December 4, 2014. The Leesfield Family Foundation announces it has awarded its annual law school scholarships to Nejla Calvo, a third year law student at the University of Miami School of Law and to Janelle Vega, a second year law student at St. Thomas University School of Law. The scholarships were granted in…
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.