Last week, our team volunteered with Chicago Scholars to host an Emerge Growth Lab.

This allowed our team the opportunity to mentor an outstanding group of future leaders on the topics of networking and creating an elevator pitch.

We also enjoyed sharing with them more about our firm and the work we do within the community.

What a wonderful day of personal and professional development for all.

Surely, these scholars are on the road to an amazing career and future!

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More captured moments form the Chicago Scholar Emerge Growth Lab volunteer day:

2024 Celebrity Golf Tournament Benefiting Special Olympics Illinois and The NASCAR Foundation

NASCAR legend Dale Jarrett traded the checkered flag for the putting green at the inaugural Lerner & Rowe Gives Back Celebrity Golf Tournament! This fundraising event tees off on Friday, July 5th at the prestigious Harborside International Golf Center in Chicago.

Our Chicago team joined Dale and other NASCAR stars for a chance to rub shoulders with the greats while supporting two worthy causes: Special Olympics Illinois and The NASCAR Foundation. Harborside International, known for its stunning city skyline views and 36 holes of scenic golf, provided the perfect backdrop for this unforgettable experience. 

Learn more about The NASCAR Foundation at nascarfoundation.org and Special Olympics Illinois at soill.org.

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Additional photos from the 2024 Lerner & Rowe Gives Back Celebrity Golf Tournament courtesy of Dennis Murphy Photography:

Dear Jordan and the entire Lerner & Rowe Gives Back Team,

Thank you so much for your support of Harvest Compassion Center! We count it a privilege to serve children in the Valley, and we love seeing the smiles on their faces when they leave HCC with their favorite food items, clothes and shoes that fit well, and the necessary hygiene or baby products!

Because of your grant, we can continue our mission of feeding, clothing, and loving our neighbors in a hope-filled environment! Last month, we met and served 1,422 families! We distributed 9,300 diapers and over 70,000 pounds of food.

The need to secure basic necessities is high in the Phoenix Valley. Just over the next two months of summer, we will see hundreds of sweet, smiling kiddos shopping with their families in our centers, and we know that we will be able to serve each one of them because of your generous support and partnership!

We value and thank you!

Nicolee Thompson and Team HCC

In recognition of National Adopt a Cat Month, our Northwest Indiana team made a heartwarming visit to the Independent Cat Society, a local sanctuary dedicated to finding forever homes for these deserving felines. We had the privilege of speaking with the board president, who undoubtedly shared their passion for helping cats in need. 

The visit wouldn’t be complete without meeting some of the adorable adoptable cats themselves, and our team captured some heartwarming footage to share. 

To show our support for their incredible work, we were honored to present the Independent Cat Society with a $250 donation.

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Lerner & Rowe Helping to Build a Brighter Future with Habitat for Humanity of NWI

Our Lerner & Rowe team put their hard hats on for a day of volunteer fun with Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Indiana. Handyman skills were put to the test while we assisted in installing support beams in two new house builds, as well as helped build a wheelchair accessible ramp on another home. 

These aren’t just houses; they’re stepping stones to a brighter future for local families in Northwest Indiana. Habitat for Humanity makes homeownership possible by providing affordable opportunities for struggling, working families.  

At Lerner & Rowe, our team is proud to be a part of building strong communities. Learn more about Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Indiana at nwihabitat.org.

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View additional photos from our build day with Habitat for Humanity of NWI:

Lerner & Rowe Gives Back once again showed up to help alleviate hunger in Arizona as a sponsor of United Food Bank. For 2024, Kevin Rowe doubled our initial $10,000 dollar-to-dollar match to $20,000 during the food bank’s annual Summer of a Million Meals telethon on Channel 12 News. 

We were excited to later find out that over $45K total was raised on the day of our donation! It’s just another example of how together we can do more for our neighbors in need.

If you have not made a donation yet it’s not too late to join this summer long initiative. And since $1 = 15 meals, donations from $1 and up can help United Food Bank reach their million-meal goal for 2024. 

Learn more about how you can support this life-saving campaign at AZMillionMeals.org.  

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Picture perfect moments with Kevin, Addie, and Brixton Rowe:

  

Lerner & Rowe Gives Back kicks off the 2024 fiscal year by awarding grants to 22 Arizona nonprofits for a total of $296,610. This year’s selected applicants rose to the top because of their organization’s alignment with Lerner and Rowe Gives Back’s mission and dedication to serving communities facing health and socioeconomic barriers (most vulnerable populations). 

Congratulation to the 2024 Arizona Grant Cycle Recipients

The grant selection process this year was competitive, with over 130 applications submitted requesting a total of $2,343,100. This is double the amount requested last year. Our team extends our appreciation for the efforts given by all those who took the time to gather, submit, and share more details about their organizations. There are amazing nonprofits doing great things across Arizona!

We also proudly share the following list of our 2024 Arizona grant cycle recipients:

Our Lerner & Rowe Gives Back team is excited to see the positive impact these Arizona nonprofits will have on their communities!

The Arizona Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) held its highly anticipated annual Visionaries of the Year grand finale on June 1st at The Clayton House in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Our dedicated Gives Back team was privileged to extend its support once again, contributing a generous $10,000 sponsorship gift to this momentous occasion.

This year, $379,196 was raised over 10 weeks to fight blood cancers. This remarkable achievement is a testament to the unwavering commitment of individuals coming together to make a tangible difference in the fight against leukemia and lymphoma.

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Additional photos from the 2024 LLS Arizona Visionaries of the Year:

Laughter for a Cause: Team Supports Northwest Indiana St. Jude House

Our Northwest Indiana team enjoyed an evening of laughter and hope at the Stand Up for St. Jude House comedy show fundraiser. St. Jude House is a family violence prevention center located in Crown Point, Indiana, and has been serving Northwest Indiana since 1995. It’s the largest shelter in the area, providing safe haven, crisis intervention, and comprehensive services to victims of domestic violence and their children, free of charge.

Vital funds were raised to help St. Jude House continue their critical mission. Their services include a 40-bed emergency shelter, 24/7 crisis hotline, case management, legal advocacy, support groups, and more. They also empower survivors through programs like parenting classes, financial education, and job training.

We look forward to a longstanding partnership with this honorable organization that works tirelessly to end domestic violence and empower survivors in Northwest Indiana!

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Extra photos from the 2024 Stand Up for St. Just House comedy night:

We’re Thrilled to Celebrate a New Teen Haven in Phoenix!

In partnership with Put On The Cape, we recently commemorated the grand opening of a new teen center at Central Arizona Shelter Services’ (CASS) Family Shelter in Phoenix. 

Equipped with top-of-the-line videogame systems, a variety of games, HDTVs, comfortable gaming chairs, and even a fun foosball table, the teen center offers a welcome respite from daily challenges. 

This dedicated space also serves as a positive haven, encouraging teens to unwind in a safe and engaging environment.

Learn more about Central Arizona Shelter Services and its mission to help individuals and families end their homelessness at cassaz.org.