LRGB was voted Most Philanthropic Company from 2017 to 2026 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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Lerner and Rowe Gives Back was pleased to be the $10K Shoe Guys level sponsor of Wine Women & Shoes 2023 fundraiser.
Our team was even more thrilled to learn that over $500,000 was raised by this annual benefit.
These proceeds will be used to help Fresh Start Women’s foundation accelerate its three core service areas of job training, social work services, and family law support.
Even though the Wine Women & Shoes 2023 event is over, you can still join us in supporting Fresh Start Women’s Foundation by donating funds online.
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Lerner & Rowe Gives Back was pleased to once again sponsor the Salt River National Fallen Firefighters Foundation’s (NFFF) 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Talking Stick Fields in Scottsdale, Arizona. This annual event continues to be a favorite of our team’s as it honors the memory of the heroic men and women who selflessly gave their lives during the tragic aftermath of the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center in 2001.
Additionally, all funds raised from the Salt Water 9/11 Stair Climb will go towards supporting the NFFF and the Salt River Firefighters Relief Fund, offering assistance to the families of our heroic comrades within the Public Safety community who have made the ultimate sacrifice.
2023 Salt River NFFF 9/11 Commemorative Stair Climb in Scottsdale
For the seventh year, participants gathered to climb the equivalent of 110 stories in representation of the 110 stories inside the World Trade Center.
For 2023, our team members had the honor to climb the steps in remembrance of a fallen hero. They also enjoyed greeting other community members that visited our booth.
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Lerner & Rowe Gives Back granted The Be Kind People Project $10,000 to support the organization’s BE KIND School (BKS) program with a focus on “Be Fit. Be Healthy. Be Kind.” As poverty can be a barrier to healthier lifestyles, this program focuses intentionally on schools with the highest need.
By serving 4 schools with this engaging, effective, high-impact program, Lerner & Rowe Gives Back is thrilled to be able to help The Be Kind People Project help over 2,000 low-income students (with 75% or more of students in each school eligible for Free/Reduced Priced Lunch) improve their health and wellness during the 2023-2024 school year.
In addition, the larger goal for the program is to inspire students to demonstrate healthier habits on a daily basis, so that those habits will help them lead healthier lifestyles for many years and hopefully for the rest of their lives.
Learn more about this organization and all the ways it makes a difference by visiting thebekindpeopleproject.org.
Additional photos from The Be Kind People Project check presentation:
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Lerner & Rowe Gives Back granted Homeward Bound $10,000 to help house, clothe, and feed families experiencing homelessness.
What’s more, our grant allows Homeward Bound to continue their life-changing wrap-around services including workforce development for the adults and licensed childcare and afterschool programs for the children.
Learn more about this organization and all the ways it makes a difference by visiting homewardboundaz.org.
We believe in a Valley where every family has a home.
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Baller Dream Foundation (BDF) serves youth and young people on their cancer journey. Rather than thinking of the children as “patients” they call themselves “ballers” and like to live a baller lifestyle, making the most of every day. Lerner and Rowe Gives Back granted them $5,000 for a fun family night out at Octane Raceway.
From Treatment, Remission, and Beyond
BDF was created to ease some of the emotional and financial burden that families face when they are battling cancer. Through major gifting, in-hospital programming, community activities, and financial support, Baller Dream develops lasting relationships to create an environment where kids feel supported, families feel connected, and communities feel inspired.
Since its inception, BDF has worked with local hospitals to impact more than 600 cancer warriors and their families in Arizona.
BDF currently provides in-hospital support, programming, art therapy, developmental toys, and diversionary activities at Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Mayo Clinic, and Banner Thunderbird, as well as Banner Desert Campuses.
As a nonprofit organization, BDF relies on donations to keep its programs running. Find out how you can join us in supporting this amazing organization at https://ballerdream.org/.
More photos from Baller Dream Foundation check presentation:
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Today Lerner & Rowe Gives Back hit the road for a $5,000 check presentation in Casa Grande! We funded the Valley Humane Society’s “Last Litter” and “Forever Foster” programs. The picture of the puppies will be the first litter spayed and neutered with our grant dollars, and the picture of the single dog is the first dog to be able to go into their Forever Foster program.
The “Last Litter” program provides free spay/neuter to all adults when a litter of puppies is surrendered for adoption. The “Forever Foster” program places senior animals with single senior humans for the purpose of companionship and quality of life for both the dog and the human.
Valley Humane Society provides all necessary medical treatments and medication for these pets, to ensure that the “foster” is not taking on a huge financial burden. If necessary, they also provide food, bed, bowls, etc.
Learn more about foster, adoption, volunteer, donation, and other opportunities to support Valley Humane Society at valleyhumane.net.
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Lerner & Rowe Gives Back granted Gabriel’s Angels $5,000. The organization will use those funds to support its Pet Therapy program.
Gabriel’s Angels is unique in that it is one of the few pet therapy programs in Arizona with a structured curriculum created to respond to the needs of vulnerable children and youth.
How Does Gabriel’s Angels Directly Impact Local Community Members
Gabriel’s Angels Pet Therapy Program is designed to be offered in collaboration with partner agencies to their children. There is no cost to the participating agency to receive therapy visits for their children. Partner agencies commit to the visitation schedule and provide assistance in program evaluation.
Further, the goal of Gabriel’s Angels is to improve the emotional health and well-being of children and help them develop these core behaviors that are precursors to preventing at-risk behaviors:
Affiliation
Confidence
Empathy
Healthy attachments
Respect
Self-regulation
Tolerance
Gabriel’s Angels’ Pet Therapy visits create a bond of unconditional love between a therapy dog and child that allows for these core behaviors to be learned through regular interaction with the dog.
Once a child learns to be empathetic to and understand that the therapy dog has feelings, this becomes the bridge to enable children to be empathetic to each other. Behaviors, such as empathy, must be learned over time. The continual visits from the therapy dog enable this learning process to occur.
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On August 20th, members from our Phoenix team arrived at an American Airline counter for the second time this month to cheer on a Make-A-Wish kid before they departed on their dream trip to Disney World.
We are so grateful to be able to take part in creating these special moments for local kids! And, we hope that Adrian and his family have an amazing and magical experience in Orlando, Florida.
How Can You Get Involved with Make-A-Wish Arizona?
There are many ways that you can get involved and support Make-A-Wish Arizona. Six examples include:
Fundraise
Volunteer
Donate
Become a corporate partner
Establish a giving plan
Charity streaming
If you are a parent, legal guardian, family member, or medical professional of a child with a critical illness, you can refer a child for a life-changing wish.
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Lerner & Rowe Gives Back granted Kitchen on the Street with $5,000. The organization will use those funds to create 7,812 total nightly and weekend meals for food-insecure families.
Kitchen on the Street, Then and Now
Kitchen on the Street started in 2006 at a dinner table with friends. One friend was a teacher and saw a student digging in the trashcan and stuffing her pockets full of food to take home to her family due to not having enough food at home.
Since then, the organization has grown exponentially. As of 2023, the organization facilitates five programs created to help eliminate childhood hunger in Arizona and educate the community on the issues that result from food-insecurity to include:
An advantageous outcome for students engaging in these programs is a 12% enhancement in reading skills and a notable 26% improvement in math scores.
To learn even more about Kitchen on the Street and how the organization stands with children in need at the intersection of nutrition and academic excellence, visit kitchenonthestreet.org.
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Our Lerner and Rowe team had the distinct pleasure to sponsor and attend the Law Enforcement Against Drugs (L.E.A.D.) Building Safer CommunitiesGala hosted by the Clark County School District Police at Resorts World in Las Vegas.
We were honored to join in the celebration of the launch of the L.E.A.D. program in the Clark County School District.
Joe Piscopo, of Saturday Night Live fame, was the Master of Ceremonies, while award-winning performer Tony Orlando provided entertainment.
Approximately 400 dignitaries from all branches of local law enforcement agencies, as well as public and private service, took part in this wonderful night of networking with Nevada’s finest.
More About the L.E.A.D. Program
The L.E.A.D. program can have a positive impact on young individuals by equipping them with essential life skills and tools for success.
The curriculum’s emphasis on setting attainable goals, managing emotions, and effective communication is crucial for personal development and preparing young people for the challenges they might face as they grow up. These skills not only contribute to their immediate well-being but also help lay a strong foundation for their future endeavors.
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