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The past year has brought natural unprecedented disasters to Florida and the Bahamas. In 2019, the Leesfield Family Foundation responded to assistance to victims of Hurricane Dorian. Historically, The Foundation has taken an active role in alleviating the hardship and displacement of thousands of Americans who have suffered unpredictable life challenges. The Foundation immediately responded…
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“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.”
On Friday, July 22, 2016, at its annual convention held in Los Angeles, California, the American Association for Justice (“AAJ”), the nation’s largest trial lawyer organization, recognized Ira Leesfield for his extraordinary, consistent and long term dedication to help the less fortunate Americans and the South Florida community through difficult times. The organization’s prestigious Trial…
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“The opposite of love is not hate, but indifference.” -Elie Wiesel; The Leesfield Family Foundation announces its partnership with OneOrlando Fund and the Dallas Foundation In an immediate response to the terrorist massacre in Orlando, Florida, the Trustees of the Leesfield Family Foundation announced their support of OneOrlando Fund, to assist the victims and families of…
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During the past days, relentless rain and rising rivers have destroyed communities across southern Louisiana, forcing thousands of its residents to evacuate, leaving behind their homes and valuable belongings. Many are fortunate to have friends and families who were not affected and have offered a safe refuge, but there are others who have fled to…
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Ira and Cynthia Leesfield, through the Leesfield Family Foundation, hosted a private dinner at their home on Sunday, April 18, 2010 for President Bill Clinton in support of the Clinton Foundation’s Global Initiative. President Clinton led a roundtable discussion on the Foundation’s work throughout the world and its current role in Haiti’s relief efforts. The…
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