LRGB was voted Most Philanthropic Company from 2017 to 2025 in AZ Foothill Magazine’s independent readers’ polls. Additionally, Kevin Rowe, LRGB was Voted 2023 and 2024 Most Influential in Valley Nonprofit by the magazine’s readers.
Kevin Rowe was selected as the Philanthropic Business Leader of the Year in Az Business publication's 2023 Champions of Change Awards. Lerner & Rowe Gives Back was named a 2025 nonprofit organization of the year finalist.
Recognized as 2022 Philanthropic Company of the Year by the Phoenix Business Journal.
Voted Nonprofit of the Year 2018 in AZ Foothill Magazine's independent readers' poll.
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At Lerner & Rowe Gives Back, our mission is simple: create opportunities, remove barriers, and help build stronger communities for those who need it most. That commitment continues as we kick off the 2025 fiscal year by awarding more than $350,000 in grants to 28 deserving Arizona nonprofits.
These organizations were selected for their outstanding work in at least one of our core areas of focus: youth programs, health and human services, and public safety. Each plays a vital role in improving lives and providing resources for vulnerable individuals and families across Arizona.
A Careful, Community-Focused Grant Process
Every grant application was thoughtfully reviewed to ensure alignment with our mission and a demonstrated impact on local communities. Grant amounts were awarded based on each nonprofit’s specific needs, ensuring resources are directed where they can make the greatest difference.
“This year, we really wanted to broaden our impact by reaching more communities across the state — from Yuma to Bullhead City and everywhere in between,” shared Kevin Rowe, founder of Lerner & Rowe Gives Back and managing partner of Lerner & Rowe, P.C. “Some of the groups we’re supporting this year have long been part of the Lerner & Rowe Gives Back family, while others are new connections we’re excited to build. It’s an incredible mix, and we can’t wait to see the difference these grants will make.”
Meet Our 2025 Arizona Grant Recipients
We are proud to support the following organizations and the incredible work they do:
Ability360 — $19,700
Amanda Hope Rainbow Angels (AHRA) — $7,500
Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation (AFFCF) — $10,000
Arizona Golf and Life Skills (First Tee-Phoenix) — $5,000
Assistance League of Phoenix — $5,000
Banner Health Foundation — $25,000
Catholic Charities Community Services, Inc. — $5,000
Central Arizona Shelter Services Inc. — $12,500
Childhelp — $5,000
Control Alt Delete LLC — $10,000
Dignity Health Foundation East Valley — $15,000
Fighter Country — $5,000
GCU CityServe — $15,000
Harvest Compassion Center — $10,000
House of Refuge, Inc. — $15,000
Hunkapi Programs, Inc. — $23,000
Miracle League of Arizona — $8,500
Phoenix Rescue Mission — $12,500
Positive Coaching Alliance — $5,000
Ryan House — $30,000
SARRC — $7,000
Sleep in Heavenly Peace — $7,500
Stardust Non-Profit Building Supplies — $7,000
The Be Kind People Project — $10,000
The Joy Bus — $10,000
Valleywise — $50,000
Youth for Troops — $10,000
Yuma Community Food Bank — $5,000
Looking Ahead
We’re excited to see the lasting impact these organizations will have as they work to strengthen communities and improve lives across Arizona. Their passion, dedication, and programs create real change, and we’re honored to be a part of their journey.
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Lerner & Rowe is proud to support 98KUPD’s 2025 Operation Hydration, benefiting the Phoenix Rescue Mission’s “Code:Red” program. We’ve once again donated $5,000 to this annual campaign that helps the Mission purchase bottled water for those in need. Code:Red runs now through Labor Day.
In its 21st year, Operation Hydration is a life-saving initiative led by John Holmberg and the Holmberg’s Morning Sickness (HMS) team. When summer temperatures soar into the triple digits, conditions on the streets turn deadly. This campaign helps protect the Valley’s most vulnerable by collecting and distributing bottled water throughout the dangerously high heat season.
Lerner & Rowe joins Safeway/Albertsons, AAMCO Total Car Care, and other dedicated partners in making a difference. Since its inception, Operation Hydration has collected more than 2.5 million bottles of water, with over 100,000 bottles collected each summer.
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Lerner & Rowe helps kick off the 2025 – 2026 school year by giving away 6,700 backpacks stuffed with school supplies in seven cities across the United States: Albuquerque, Las Vegas, Bullhead City, Yuma, Phoenix, Tucson, and Chicago.
Make sure that you arrive on time to pick up your backpack before they are gone. Backpacks will only be provided to school-aged children that attend one of the giveaways in person.
Here’s where to find all the fun in a location near you:
Our team looks forward to sharing these events with our community neighbors!
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July 18, 2025 — Albuquerque, NM | New Mexico Expo (300 San Pedro Dr. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108) | 4:00 p.m. until supplies last*
| Please wait in your vehicle until the event starts and be mindful of others when entering and exiting the parking lot.
1,000 FREE backpacks stuffed with school supplies will be given away at this indoor event. Students must be present to receive a backpack. Quantities are limited and will be handed out on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last.
For more information about Lerner and Rowe’s FREEAlbuquerque Backpack Giveaway, please contact Cindy Ernst or Christa Luirette with Lerner and Rowe at (505) 544-4444.
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July 20, 2025 — Las Vegas, NV | Mojave High School (5302 N Goldfield St, North Las Vegas, NV 89031) | 11:00 a.m. until supplies last*
| Please wait in your vehicle until the event starts and be mindful of others when entering and exiting the parking lot.
750 FREE backpacks stuffed with school supplies will be given away at this indoor event. Students must be present to receive a backpack. Quantities are limited and will be handed out on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last.
For more information about Lerner and Rowe’s FREELas Vegas Backpack Giveaway, please contact Cindy Ernst or Christa Luirette with Lerner and Rowe at (702) 877-1500.
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July 22, 2025 — Bullhead City, AZ | Mohave High School (2251 AZ-95, Bullhead City, AZ 86442) | 4:00 p.m. until supplies last*
| Please wait in your vehicle until the event starts and be mindful of others when entering and exiting the parking lot.
Bullhead City School District #15Back to School Event Highlights
750 FREE backpacks stuffed with school supplies will be given away at this indoor event. Students must be present to receive a backpack. Quantities are limited and will be handed out on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last.
For more information about Lerner and Rowe’s FREE Bullhead City Backpack Giveaway, please contact Cindy Ernst or Christa Luirette with Lerner and Rowe at (928) 222-2222.
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July 23, 2025 — Yuma, AZ | Yuma County Fairgrounds (2520 E 32nd St, Yuma, AZ 85365) | 4:00 p.m. until supplies last*
| Please wait in your vehicle until the event starts and be mindful of others when entering and exiting the parking lot.
1,000 FREE backpacks stuffed with school supplies will be given away at this indoor event. Students must be present to receive a backpack. Quantities are limited and will be handed out on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last.
For more information about Lerner and Rowe’s FREEYuma Backpack Giveaway, please contact Cindy Ernst or Christa Luirette with Lerner and Rowe at (928) 222-2222.
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July 28, 2025 — Phoenix, AZ | Grand Canyon University (2600 W. Camelback Rd., Building 66, Phoenix, AZ 85017) | 4:00 p.m. until supplies last*
| Please wait in your vehicle until the event starts and be mindful of others when entering and exiting the parking lot.
1,200 FREE backpacks stuffed with school supplies will be given away at this indoor event. There will also be balloons, face painting, free giveaways, and more. Students must be present to receive a backpack. Quantities are limited and will be handed out on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last.
For more information about Lerner and Rowe’s FREEPhoenix Backpack Giveaway, please contact Cindy Ernst or Christa Luirette with Lerner and Rowe at (602) 977-1900.
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July 30, 2025 — Tucson, AZ | Tucson Convention Center (260 S Church Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701) | 4:00 p.m. until supplies last*
| Please wait in your vehicle until the event starts and be mindful of others when entering and exiting the parking lot.
1,000 FREE backpacks stuffed with school supplies will be given away at this indoor event. Students must be present to receive a backpack. Quantities are limited and will be handed out on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last.
For more information about Lerner and Rowe’s FREETucson Backpack Giveaway, please contact Cindy Ernst or Christa Luirette with Lerner and Rowe at (520) 977-1900.
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August 3, 2025 — Chicago, IL | Sherman Park (1301 W 52nd Street, Chicago, IL 60609) | 10:00 a.m. until supplies last*
1,000 FREE backpacks stuffed with school supplies will be given away at this indoor/outdoor event. There will be snacks and activities inside. The backpacks will be given away outdoors. Students must be present to receive a backpack. Quantities are limited and will be handed out on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last.
Please be mindful of others when entering and exiting the parking lot.
Anyone interested in learning more about Lerner and Rowe’s FREEChicago Backpack Giveaway should contact Arianna Baiz by email at [email protected], or by phone at (708) 222-2222, ext. 6325.
*Please note: Backpacks and school supplies will be handed out while supplies last. Children must be present with an adult to collect a backpack.
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On May 17th, 2025, the Arizona chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) hosted its highly anticipated Visionaries of the Year Grand Finale at the beautiful Talking Stick Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Our Gives Back team was honored to support this inspiring cause once again, proudly contributing a $10,000 sponsorship to help advance LLS’s mission of curing blood cancers and improving the quality of life for patients and their families.
This year’s campaign raised an astounding $610,655 over just 10 weeks—a powerful testament to the passion, generosity, and determination of the local community, sponsors, and candidates alike.
We’re proud to stand alongside LLS and all the visionaries working tirelessly to bring hope, healing, and groundbreaking research to those affected by leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease, and myeloma.
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One of our team member’s daughters spent time volunteering at UMOM New Day Centers in Phoenix, Arizona. With a heart for helping others and a love for books, she read aloud to a group of children staying at the family shelter, bringing smiles, laughter, and a welcome break from their daily routines
UMOM Day Centers provide emergency shelter and supportive services to families experiencing homelessness, and volunteers play a valuable role in helping children feel seen and supported.
Find out more about UMOM and the supportive services offered at umom.org.
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What a joyful Derby Day at Mandy’s Farm, celebrating their incredible commitment to empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
We believe the funds raised will significantly benefit the individuals supported by Mandy’s Farm. We value our ongoing relationship and look and look forward to the continued positive contributions of Mandy’s Farm within the community.
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Lerner and Rowe Gives Back is honored to once again support PANDA (People Acting Now Discovering Answers) and their inspiring Children Helping Children Annual Fashion Show and Luncheon. This year’s theme, On the Wings of Dreams, featured Addie and Brixton Rowe walking the runway in a heartfelt celebration of hope, resilience, and youth philanthropy.
At the core of PANDA’s mission is a commitment to children–both in raising funds for cutting-edge pediatric research and in inspiring community youth to become the next generation of philanthropists.
PANDA community youth models participate in lemonade stands, raffles, patient care baskets, and other hands-on efforts leading up to the big day. So, what once was a one-day fashion event has grown into a yearlong journey filled with service and giving back.
In addition to community models, the event also features Patient Models–children who represent the powerful outcomes of PANDA-funded research at the Steele Children’s Research Center, Arizona’s leader in pediatric medical innovation.
For 25 years, PANDA has championed medical breakthroughs that improve children’s lives across the state. Lerner and Rowe is proud to stand behind this mission and encourage others to get involved.
Join us in helping to give kids a healthier future–visit azpanda.org to learn more and become a PANDA donor today.
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Lerner & Rowe Gives Back had the honor of supporting Where Hope Lives and its vital mission to bring hope, healing, and restoration to survivors of human trafficking
As a sponsor of their recent Where Hope Lives Gala, team members had the opportunity to attend and hear firsthand stories of triumph.
Stephanie Parks shared the following remarks about the gala, “It was a powerful night listening to the story of a survivor and her fight out of trafficking.
There was not a dry eye listening to her story and how brave she was to escape. This gala is always so eye opening.”
To learn more about Where Hope Lives and how you can get involved, please visit WhereHopeLives.org.
Additional captured moments at the 2025 Where Hope Lives Gala:
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On Saturday, April 5, Lerner and Rowe Gives Back proudly supported the 2025 Croquet for a Cure—a heartfelt community event raising awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s research. Proceeds benefited the HonorHealth Foundation’s Myles & Hermanda O’Connor Fund, which supports advanced care and the search for a cure for memory-related diseases.
Event founder Meg Seoane launched Croquet for a Cure in memory of her mother, who passed away from a rare form of dementia. Her vision was to bring people together to support families affected by these devastating conditions and to fund vital research through the HonorHealth Foundation.
We’re honored to have been part of such an inspiring day of community, connection, and purpose.
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Lerner & Rowe Gives Back is thrilled to once again team up with the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation for an unforgettable night of generosity and impact! We’re proud to join other local organizations in sponsoring the 19th Annual Evening on the Diamond, presented by Crescent Crown Distributing, on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Chase Field.
This premier fundraising event fuels the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation’s mission to uplift our community by supporting critical programs that provides:
Aid for the homeless
Indigent healthcare and children’s services
Resources for veterans, police, teachers, first responders, and firefighters
With over $33 million raised since its inception in 2006, Evening on the Diamond continues to make a lasting difference. We’re honored to play a role in this incredible cause—because together, we can change lives!
Photos from the 19th Annual Evening on the Diamond:
