$19.7K Grant Boosts Ability360 Wheelchair Sports Programs

$19.7K Grant Boosts Ability360 Wheelchair Sports Programs

As a 2025 Lerner & Rowe Gives Back grant recipient, Ability360 was awarded $19,700 to purchase specialized equipment for its adaptive wheelchair sports programs.

The wheelchairs will give athlete’s the chance to participate in a sport they may otherwise not have had the opportunity to experience.

Learn more about Ability360 and the wide range of programs and services it has provided for over 40 years, empowering individuals with disabilities and their family members. 

United Food Bank’s Inaugural Food for All 5K Sponsor

Lerner & Rowe Gives Back is proud to support the United Food Bank’s (UFB) inaugural Food for All 5K, which took place on March 14, 2026, at Freestone District Park in Gilbert, Arizona. This milestone event brought individuals and families together to run, walk, and raise critical funds to fight hunger across the Valley.

Highlights from the Inaugural UFB Food for All 5K

  • A Growing Tradition: Because of the incredible turnout and success, the Food for All 5K is officially slated to become an annual event!
  • Looking Ahead: The fight against hunger doesn’t stop at the finish line. We are already gearing up for our next major initiative with United Food Bank—the upcoming Summer of Million Meals campaign, in partnership with 12News.

Want to help build a community centered on “Food for All”? Learn how you can volunteer or donate as we head into the summer months.

Youth for Troops 2025 Grant Recipient

Youth for Troops - Maricopa County StandDown event

Lerner & Rowe Gives Back is proud to support Youth for Troops as they continue to make a life-changing difference for veterans and their families. During the 2026 Maricopa County StandDown event, Youth for Troops showcased this mission in action, distributing essential backpacks and “move-in” kits to veterans in need—an initiative that has become a cornerstone of support to local veterans in transition.

Fueled by a $10,000 grant from Lerner & Rowe Gives Back, community service projects like Backpacks for Veterans are expanding their reach, providing tangible relief to those who have served our country.

From hand-written appreciation cards to assembling care packages, Youth for Troops remains a beacon of patriotism and hands-on service.

Giving Back Across the Phoenix Valley

Here are two ways that you can help improve the lives of your community neighbors in Anthem, Arizona, and across the Valley of the Sun. 

  1. Support Our Heroes: Looking for ways to support local veterans, deployed service members, and their families? Visit YouthForTroops.org to see how you can volunteer or donate.
  2. Fuel Your Mission: Are you a nonprofit making a difference in Arizona? The Lerner & Rowe Gives Back 2026 Arizona Grant Program is accepting applications through April 23, 2026. Eligible organizations are invited to learn more and apply at lernerandrowegivesback.org

20th Annual Evening on the Diamond Sponsors

20th Annual Evening on the Diamond Sponsors

Lerner & Rowe Gives Back proudly sponsored the 20th annual Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation Evening on the Diamond, held at Chase Field on March 21, 2026. The gala brought together over 800 guests, including players, alumni, community leaders, and supporters, for a night of philanthropy, celebration, and impact.

Guests enjoyed a gourmet dinner, specialty cocktails, silent and live auctions, and a live performance by Chase Rice. The evening also featured the presentation of the Lee T. Hanley Community Leadership Award to John Graham, honoring his dedication to improving lives in Arizona.

The annual Evening on the Diamond raised funds to support the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation’s mission, which has contributed over $100 million to programs in Arizona focused on children’s services, healthcare, education, and vulnerable populations. A highlight of the evening was the Lee T. Hanley Community Leadership Award, presented to John Graham for his outstanding community contributions.

Lerner & Rowe Gives Back is honored to support events like the annual Evening on the Diamond that bring the community together while making a tangible difference in the lives of Arizona residents. We look forward to continuing our partnership with the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation. 


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Croquet for a Cure Fundraiser 2026 Sponsor

Croquet for a Cure Fundraiser 2026 Sponsor sign

We were proud to once again sponsor the annual Croquet for a Cure fundraiser, a unique community event that combined fun, philanthropy, and purpose to support critical memory care needs. The event raised vital funds for the Myles & Hermanda O’Connor Fund at the HonorHealth Foundation, helping advance expert care and groundbreaking research for Alzheimer’s and dementia. With lawn croquet, lively camaraderie, and incredible community participation, Croquet for a Cure 2026 was about much more than competition. It honored families affected by memory-related diseases and funded programs that make a real difference in their lives.

We’re grateful to stand alongside passionate sponsors, organizers, and attendees who share a commitment to bringing hope and support to patients and their families. Events like this showcase the power of community—raising funds, awareness, and compassion for those navigating Alzheimer’s and related illnesses.


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Lerner & Rowe Gives Back Top Humanitarian Group in Albuquerque

Top 5 “Best Humanitarian Groups” in Albuquerque The Magazine’s Best of the City 2025

We’re thrilled to announce that Lerner & Rowe Gives Back has been named one of the Top 5 “Humanitarian Groups” in Albuquerque The Magazine’s Best of the City 2025 awards! This prestigious recognition celebrates organizations making a real difference in the Albuquerque metro area.

Being recognized among so many outstanding nonprofits reflects the dedication, generosity, and passion of our supporters, volunteers, and community partners. 

We are humbled and deeply grateful for this honor and inspired to keep paying it forward. Thank you, Albuquerque, for celebrating our shared mission of making a difference!

Voted Most Philanthropic Company in Phoenix for 10 Years in a Row

Lerner & Rowe Gives Back is proud to have been voted Most Philanthropic Company in the Phoenix Valley for 10 consecutive years in AZ Foothills Magazine’s annual Best of Our Valley independent readers’ poll.

This decade-long recognition reflects our continued commitment to supporting local individuals, nonprofit organizations, and community initiatives throughout the Phoenix Valley. We are truly honored to be consistently recognized for the impact our nonprofit makes year after year.

In addition, Lerner & Rowe Injury Attorneys was voted Best Personal Injury Law Firm in the Phoenix Valley for the 11th consecutive year.

Lerner & Rowe Law Group also earned top honors for the 11th year in a row, being named Best Phoenix Bankruptcy Law Firm and Best Phoenix Criminal Defense Law Firm.

McKenna Youth Foundation’s Annual Children’s Holiday Party

16 Years Partnership 

McKenna Youth Foundation

For 16 years now, our team has enjoyed assisting the McKenna Youth Foundation to assemble children’s bikes, as well as sort food and household items to be gifted to disadvantaged Phoenix youth and their families during its annual Holiday Party.

In fact, this charitable event has become a tradition that our team and family members look forward to taking part in every year. 

Holiday Party and Bike Giveaway for Families in Need

The McKenna Youth Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization and an Arizona Qualifying Charitable Organization. Every year, it holds an annual holiday party and bike giveaway at Aunt Chilada’s Restaurant to provide food, clothing, books, toys, household items, and bicycles to qualifying low-income families. To date, the foundation has positively impacted more than 3,700 families and over 11,900 children.

Learn more about the McKenna Youth Foundation and the volunteer and contribution opportunities available at mckennayouthfoundation.blogspot.com.   


Photo Gallery from 2025 McKenna Youth Foundation’s Holiday Party:


Photo Gallery from 2024 McKenna Youth Foundation’s Holiday Party:


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Lerner & Rowe Recognized as a Top 10 AZ Business Angel

Az Business Angels, featured annually in Az Business magazine, celebrates Arizona nonprofits and the top 10 business leaders who champion their missions.

After a public nomination period, the editorial board selects honorees making meaningful impact through philanthropy, service, and community engagement.

Among this year’s Business Angels of the Year is Lerner & Rowe, recognized for going beyond the courtroom to support vulnerable families statewide. 

Through Lerner & Rowe Gives Back, the firm contributed $150,000 to Valleywise Hospital’s Pediatric Burn Unit and helped provide respite care for a critically ill child through Ryan House — strengthening essential support systems for Arizonans facing life’s toughest challenges.

Sponsors of Tucson and Phoenix 2025 LovePup Family Fests

2025 LovePup Family Fests Sponsors

At Lerner & Rowe, giving back to the communities we serve is at the heart of everything we do. That commitment was proudly on display throughout the 2025 #LovePup Family Fests in both Phoenix and Tucson.

As the official Stage Sponsor of the Phoenix festival, our team helped support an unforgettable evening of live music, family fun, and most importantly, dog adoptions. We were thrilled to learn that over 30 pups found loving homes through these #LovePup Family Fest events.

Our continued partnership with #LovePup reflects our firm’s belief in building stronger, more compassionate communities. By supporting these Family Fests, we help ensure that local rescues have the resources they need and that families across Arizona can welcome pets into safe, loving homes. We’re truly honored to be part of this impactful work.


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