LFF in the news
In 2018, the Leesfield Family Foundation continued its financial support to Lawyers for Children America (LFCA). We congratulate our friend Daniel L. Leyton and his dedicated colleagues who provide meaningful and compassionate legal representation to hundreds of children and youth who have been or are at risk of neglect and abuse. Established in 1995, LFCA…
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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…
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On February 27, 2016, the Miami Children’s Museum held its annual “Be a Kid Again Gala” themed Miami Vice & Spice after the iconic TV series. The Leesfield Family Foundation was a proud supporter of the sold out event chaired by Michael and Paula Fay, honoring Merrett Stierheim for his decades of service and dedication…
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The Leesfield Family Foundation was once again a “Key Lime Sponsor” at the Children’s Home Society “Claws for a Cause” dinner held on October 14, 2015, at the historic Joe’s Stone Crab Restaurant on Miami Beach. Over 300 guests convened for the most important annual fundraiser. Trustees Ira and Cynthia Leesfield were honored to participate…
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The Leesfield Family Foundation concentrates on local, national and international organizations dedicated to help the less fortunate, with a special emphasis supporting organizations concerned with children’s health, education and social needs. Most recently, LFF announced its community grant to Lawyers for Children America (LFCA), a non-profit child advocacy organization which provides pro bono legal representation…
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November 15, 2014 – The Leesfield Family Foundation is a proud sponsor of the work of The Tomorrow Fund for Children with Cancer, an organization headquartered in Providence, R.I. which provides support to children and families facing the enormous financial challenges of childhood cancer. Through the efforts of Brown’s University Women’s Basketball program which teamed…
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The Leesfield Family Foundation joined forces with Mothers Against Drunk Driving by supporting MADD’s 5K run at Tropical Park, Miami, FL on February 8, 2015. More than 1,000 people of all ages participated in this very important event hosted every year by MADD to help raise awareness and honor those who have been killed or…
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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…
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