Lerner & Rowe kicked off the 2025 Thanksgiving Turkey Tour in Albuquerque with a heartwarming meal giveaway at the Expo New Mexico Fairgrounds. The event took place Friday, November 7, and brought together hundreds of local families.

During this free holiday event, our team distributed 1,000 Thanksgiving meal packages packed with all the essentials for a traditional holiday feast. Guests also received fun Lerner & Rowe swag items to take home as another token of appreciation.

It was a wonderful way to start the holiday season and connect with the Albuquerque community we’re so proud to serve. The smiles, laughter, and spirit of giving made the evening truly memorable.

The Thanksgiving Turkey Tour will continue spreading holiday cheer across other cities—one meal, one family, and one community at a time.

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Photo gallery from Lerner & Rowe’s Albuquerque Thanksgiving Meal Giveaway 2025:

Lerner & Rowe Gives Back was proud to sponsor the Firefighters Unite Against Cancer Gala at the $10,000 level, hosted by the 493 Firefighter Foundation on November 1, 2025 at the The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, Arizona. 

This inspiring evening brought together community members, businesses, and families in support of firefighters battling occupational cancer. The program featured a moving short film highlighting the risks firefighters face, a live and silent auction, gourmet dining, and entertainment—all supporting the foundation’s mission to offer financial assistance, education, and holistic support to firefighters and their families.

Through our sponsorship, we proudly reaffirmed our commitment to supporting those who dedicate their lives to protecting others.

We look forward to continuing our partnership with the 493 Firefighter Foundation and contributing to the meaningful work they do.

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Photo gallery from the 2025  Firefighters Unite (FU) Against Cancer Gala:

Lerner & Rowe Gives Back was proud to sponsor the 2025 Cars & Canines event in Scottsdale. It was a fun day that brought together luxury car enthusiasts, dog lovers, and local foodies to support the #LovePup Foundation.

Now in its 8th year, Cars & Canines featured a stunning lineup of supercars from Title Sponsor Luxury Auto Collection, adoptable dogs ready for new homes, and the inspiring founders of #LovePup, John Jay and Blake Van Es. Their dedication to rescuing and re-homing dogs continues to make a lasting difference in our community.

Guests enjoyed live music, delicious food truck fare, and a vibrant vendor market, including our Lerner & Rowe Gives Back booth. As always, we’re honored to help #LovePup continue its mission of giving every dog a chance at a better life.

Learn more about the event at scottsdale.com/event/cars-and-canines-2025.

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Additional photos from 2025 Cars & Canines event:

Lerner & Rowe Gives Back was proud to support United Way Northwest Indiana’s 2025 Day of Caring with a $2,500 sponsorship that helped power the region’s largest single-day volunteer event. Held on August 1, 2025, the Day of Caring united more than 650 volunteers across 80 service projects that strengthened local nonprofits and improved neighborhoods throughout Northwest Indiana.

As an organization dedicated to giving back, Lerner & Rowe was honored to contribute to an event that celebrates the power of community action. This annual tradition highlights how collaboration, compassion, and service can make a lasting difference.

“United Way’s leadership in bringing nonprofits and volunteers together creates real change,” said Arianna Hensley, Outreach Director for Lerner & Rowe Gives Back. “We’re excited to know our sponsorship will also help fuel long-term volunteer efforts through United Way’s new volunteer portal.”

Through continued partnerships like this, Lerner & Rowe Gives Back remains committed to empowering community initiatives and supporting organizations that make Northwest Indiana a better place to live and serve.

Learn more or get involved at unitedwaynwi.org.

Lerner & Rowe team members had the pleasure of volunteering at the 2025 Special Olympics Arizona’s Fall Games in Surprise, Arizona. It was an athletic event that was filled with energy, sportsmanship, and inspiration. The atmosphere was electric as athletes gave their all in competition, showing incredible dedication and teamwork.

Representing Lerner & Rowe Gives Back, Timothy Polinski and Taylor Origel assisted with scorekeeping, game monitoring, and medal presentations for the bocce games. Timothy also helped present medals to winners, celebrating each athlete’s hard work and determination. The medalists included AJ and Ryan in black (Gold), Serina and Megan in purple (Silver), and Sarah and Ryan in red (Bronze).

Special Olympics continues to highlight the power of perseverance, inclusion, and unity. These values closely align with Lerner & Rowe’s mission to make a positive impact in the communities we serve.

To learn more about how you can volunteer with Special Olympics Arizona, or to support future events, visit specialolympicsarizona.org.

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Photo gallery from 2025 Special Olympics Arizona Fall Games:

For the fourteenth consecutive year, Lerner & Rowe Gives Back proudly joined Arizona’s Family Meteorologist Paul Horton and the community to support the 18th Annual Paul’s Pay It Forward Car Wash—a weeklong event that raises vital funds for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona (BBBSAZ).

As part of this year’s fundraiser, our team rolled up their sleeves to help wash cars for charity and presented a $10,000 donation to support BBBSAZ’s mission of creating and supporting one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.

Since its inception, the Paul’s Pay It Forward Car Wash has become one of the Valley’s most beloved community traditions, combining fun, service, and generosity to make a lasting impact on local children and families. Each donation, big or small, helps Big Brothers Big Sisters recruit and train mentors who inspire young people to reach their fullest potential.

At Lerner & Rowe Gives Back, we’re honored to continue our partnership with this meaningful event and the dedicated organizations behind it. Together, we’re helping build brighter futures for Arizona’s youth—one car, one donation, and one connection at a time.

Go to BBBSAZ.org to join us in supporting this fantastic cause by making your own donation.

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Lerner & Rowe’s photo gallery from the 18th Annual Paul’s Pay it Forward Car Wash:

Lerner & Rowe Gives Back was proud to once again sponsor Feeding Matters’ annual Feed the Cause event, a meaningful evening dedicated to helping children living with Pediatric Feeding Disorder (PFD) and Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID). 

Our team had the privilege of connecting with families, caregivers, and community leaders, all coming together to raise awareness and advocate for children navigating these challenging and often misunderstood conditions.

The event helped generate vital support for Feeding Matters’ programs, including education, research, advocacy, and family resources, ensuring that children with PFD and ARFID receive the care and attention they need to thrive. Learn more about Feeding Matters, future events, and ways to get involved at feedingmatters.org/feed-the-cause.

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Additional photos for Feed the Cause 2025:

As a 2025 Lerner & Rowe Gives Back grant recipient, Phoenix Rescue Mission received a $12,500 check to create 4,000 ‘Hope Totes,’ each filled with essentials like chapstick, sunscreen, and soap.

Our team also hopped in the Mission’s ‘Hope Coach’ to personally deliver the totes to neighbors across the Phoenix Valley experiencing homelessness.

Learn more about Phoenix Rescue Mission’s Hope Totes and other programs at phoenixrescuemission.org.

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Lerner & Rowe Gives Back proudly sponsored the Exchange Club of Scottsdale’s 24th Annual Officer, Firefighter, and Volunteer of the Year Awards Luncheon on Friday, October 3, 2025, at Grayhawk Golf Club. 

This annual event brings together local leaders, first responders, and residents to celebrate the bravery, service, and dedication of Scottsdale’s finest, including police officers, firefighters, members of the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office, Department of Public Safety, and community volunteers. 

Attending Lerner & Rowe Gives Back team members enjoyed a luncheon honoring the bravery, service, and community spirit of those recognized, all while supporting the Exchange Club’s mission to promote:

• Youth programs
• Community service
• Patriotism
• Child abuse prevention

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Photo Gallery Exchange Club of Scottsdale’s 24th Annual Awards Luncheon:

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Photo gallery from the 2025 UMOM’s Queen of Hearts Casino Royale Fundraiser: