Lerner and Rowe helps feed 5,600 families across the country by hosting *FREE Thanksgiving Meal Giveaways in Albuquerque, Las Vegas, Tucson, Phoenix, Merrillville, Bullhead City, and Yuma!

*Free items will be given away first-come, first-served; while supplies last.

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Merrillville Thanksgiving Meal Giveaway

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 | TIME: 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (while supplies last)
Location: Dean & Barbara White Center (6600 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410)

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Lerner & Rowe will be giving away 750 Thanksgiving meal packages filled with mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy, corn, and green beans. All are welcome to attend this family-friendly event! We will also provide light snacks, refreshments, and giveaways while supplies last. 

Please note that only one Thanksgiving meal package will be handed out per family, on a first-come, first-serve basis; while supplies last. Recipients must be 18 years of age or older. No proof of residence required. No registration or reservation required. Snacks and refreshments will also be given out on a first-come, first-served basis.

Questions? For more information about Lerner and Rowe’s Merrillville Thanksgiving Meal Giveaway, visit our Facebook page. You can also contact Outreach Director, Arianna Baiz, at [email protected] OR 708-222-2222, ext. 6325.

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Bullhead City Thanksgiving Meal Giveaway

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 | TIME: 6:00 p.m. (while supplies last)
Location: Mohave High School (2251 AZ-95, Bullhead City, AZ 86442)

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At this FREE Bullhead City event, Lerner and Rowe will be giving away 500 Thanksgiving meal packages, including goodies to make a traditional holiday meal. Families are asked to park and walk up to designated volunteers to receive their meal package. There will also be free snack and Lerner & Rowe Gives Back swag items given away.

Please note that only one Thanksgiving meal package will be handed out per family, on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last. Snack and swag items will also be handed out while supplies last. No exceptions will be made. We appreciate your understanding in advance.

For more information about Lerner and Rowe’s Bullhead City Thanksgiving Meal Giveaway, visit our Facebook page, call 928-222-2222, or email Cindy Ernst at [email protected].

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Yuma Thanksgiving Meal Giveaway

Thursday, November 20, 2025 | TIME: 4:00 p.m. (while supplies last)
Location: Yuma County Fairgrounds (2520 East 32nd Street, Yuma, AZ 85365 | Cross streets: South Avenue 2 ½ east and 32nd street)

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At this FREE Yuma event, Lerner and Rowe will be giving away 1,000 Thanksgiving meal packages to include goodies to make a traditional holiday meal. Families are asked to park and walk up to designated volunteers to receive their meal package. There will also be free snack and Lerner & Rowe Gives Back swag items given away.

Please note that only one Thanksgiving meal package will be handed out per family, on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last. Snack and swag items will also be handed out while supplies last. No exceptions will be made. We appreciate your understanding in advance.

For more information about Lerner and Rowe’s Yuma Thanksgiving Meal Giveaway, visit our Facebook page, call 928-222-2222, or email Cindy Ernst at [email protected].

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Albuquerque Thanksgiving Meal Giveaway

Friday, November 7, 2025 | TIME: 4:00 p.m. (while supplies last)
Location: Expo New Mexico Fairgrounds – (300 San Pedro Dr. NE, Albuquerque, NM – Enter at Gate #3)

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At this FREE Albuquerque Thanksgiving festival, locals are invited to park and go indoors, where Lerner and Rowe will be giving away 1,000 Thanksgiving meal packages, including goodies to make a traditional holiday meal. Other festival highlights include a free snack and Lerner & Rowe Gives Back swag items.

Please note that only one Thanksgiving meal package will be handed out per family, on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last. Snack and swag items will also be handed out while supplies last. No exceptions will be made. We appreciate your understanding in advance.

For more information about Lerner and Rowe’s Albuquerque Thanksgiving Meal Giveaway, visit our Facebook page, call 505-544-4444, or email Cindy Ernst at [email protected].

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Las Vegas Thanksgiving Meal Giveaway

Sunday, November 9, 2025 | TIME: 2:00 p.m. (while supplies last)
Location: Mojave High School (5302 N. Goldfield St., North Las Vegas, NV 89031 | Enter off E. Washburn Road to get to the school)

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At this FREE Las Vegas indoor Thanksgiving festival, Lerner and Rowe, in partnership with Clark County School District Police and Mojave High School, will be giving away 750 Thanksgiving meal packages, including goodies to make a traditional holiday meal outside. There will also be free snack and Lerner & Rowe Gives Back swag items given away.

Please note that only one Thanksgiving meal package will be handed out per family, on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last. Snack and swag items will also be handed out while supplies last. No exceptions will be made. We appreciate your understanding in advance.

For more information about Lerner and Rowe’s Las Vegas Thanksgiving Meal Giveaway, visit our Facebook page, call 702-877-1500, or email Cindy Ernst at [email protected].

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Tucson Thanksgiving Meal Giveaway

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 | TIME: 4:00 p.m. (while supplies last)
Location: Tucson Convention Center (260 S. Church Ave., Tucson, AZ 85701 | Event building is located near Lot B off South Granada Ave. )

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At this FREE Tucson Thanksgiving festival, Lerner and Rowe will be giving away 800 Thanksgiving meal packages, which include goodies to make a traditional holiday meal, outside the building, while supplies last. There will also be free snack and Lerner & Rowe Gives Back swag items given away.

Please note that only one Thanksgiving meal package will be handed out per family, on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last. Snack and swag items will also be handed out while supplies last. No exceptions will be made. We appreciate your understanding in advance.

For more information about Lerner and Rowe’s Tucson Thanksgiving Meal Giveaway, visit our Facebook page, call 520-977-1900, or email Cindy Ernst at [email protected].

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Phoenix Thanksgiving Meal Giveaway

* RAIN OR SHINE *

Sunday, November 16, 2025 | TIME: 2:00 p.m. (while supplies last)
Location: Grand Canyon University campus (5115 N 27th Ave., Phoenix, AZ  85017 | The North entrance off of Missouri Ave.)

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At this FREE Phoenix Thanksgiving festival, Lerner and Rowe will be giving away 800 Thanksgiving meal packages. Meal packages will include goodies to make a traditional holiday meal. There will also be games, face painting, popcorn, and Lerner & Rowe Gives Back swag.

Please note that only one Thanksgiving meal package will be handed out per family, on a first-come, first-served; while supplies last. Popcorn and swag items will also be handed out while supplies last. No exceptions will be made. We appreciate your understanding in advance.

For more information about Lerner and Rowe’s Phoenix Thanksgiving Meal Giveaway, visit our Facebook page, call 602-977-1900, or email Cindy Ernst at [email protected].

$15K Sponsorship of The CARE Organization’s 2025 Behind the Mask: A Night of Empowerment Gala

Lerner & Rowe Gives Back donated a $15,000 sponsorship to The CARE Org’s Behind the Mask: A Night of Empowerment gala in Chandler, an event dedicated to providing safety, support, and opportunities for children facing adversity. The evening raised critical funds for programs that offer safe housing, trauma counseling, education, mentorship, and emergency assistance for children affected by abuse, neglect, trafficking, and other hardships.

Behind the Mask: A Night of Empowerment brought together compassionate individuals from across the Phoenix Valley to stand with vulnerable youth, ensuring every child feels safe, supported, and empowered to build a brighter future. Through this sponsorship, Lerner & Rowe Gives Back reaffirms our commitment to making a meaningful impact in the lives of children and strengthening the local community.

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Photo gallery for the 2025 Behind the Mask: A Night of Empowerment Gala:

Last week, the Northwest Indiana Influential Women Association (NWIIWA) hosted its 14th annual awards banquet, celebrating hundreds of women across 13 industries for their leadership, impact, and dedication to advancing their fields and communities. The event brought together nearly 1,000 community leaders and supporters to recognize these extraordinary accomplishments.

With over 500 nominations and nearly 250 finalists, only two winners were selected per industry, and a handful of overall awards were presented.

Lerner & Rowe is proud to celebrate Arianna Hensley, who was awarded the overall award for “Supporter of the Year” for her outstanding work with Lerner & Rowe Gives Back and her dedication to community service throughout her career.

Her leadership and commitment to making a difference continue to inspire us all.

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Photo gallery from 2025 NWIIWA 14th annual awards banquet:

Lerner & Rowe Gives Back’s team once again had fun knocking over pins while supporting local at-risk youth during the Future for KIDS’ annual bowling tournament and fundraiser. 

Future for Kids offers at-risk youth the necessary assistance to navigate the challenges they encounter in both their academic and personal lives. Its organization has developed structured programs for mentors to engage with the kids through academic, athletic, and ethics activities to help establish and grow strong bonds while having fun. 

Learn how you can join us in helping Future for KIDS further its commitment to create brighter futures for our community’s most vulnerable youth at futureforkids.org/support-future-for-kids.

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Photos from 2025 Bowling Tournament:

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Photos from 2024 Bowling Tournament:

Lerner & Rowe Joins the Community in Honoring Fallen Heroes at the 2025 Salt River Fields Memorial Stair Climb

Lerner & Rowe was honored to once again join the Salt River Firefighters, the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, and our Valley community for the 2025 Salt River Fields 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb. This annual event is a moving tribute to the 343 FDNY firefighters, 60 police officers, and 10 EMS personnel who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. Each participant symbolically completes the journey of one of the fallen by climbing 110 flights of stairs, the equivalent of the World Trade Center towers.

This year’s Salt River Fields Memorial Stair Climb was a record-breaking success with more than 1,600 climbers, a sold-out run of merchandise, and over $180,000 raised to support the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and the East Valley Firefighters Relief Fund. These funds directly assist the families of fallen first responders and provide critical resources to firefighters facing occupational cancers and line-of-duty tragedies here in Arizona.

For our team at Lerner & Rowe, taking part in this climb is about more than remembrance. It is about standing shoulder to shoulder with our local heroes and showing our gratitude through action. We are proud to help keep the memory of 9/11 alive, to support those who protect us daily, and to reaffirm our commitment to strengthening the fabric of the Phoenix Valley community.

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Photos from 2025 Salt River Fields Memorial Stair Climb:

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About Fresh Start’s Sip & Soirée Phoenix Event

On September 13, 2025, Fresh Start’s Auxiliary Board hosted its annual Sip & Soirée at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge in Phoenix, Arizona. This annual luncheon celebrates strength, resilience, and success, with proceeds directly benefiting Fresh Start’s mission of empowering women to achieve self-sufficiency.

Why Fresh Start Matters

For more than 30 years, Fresh Start has transformed lives in Arizona by supporting women facing challenges such as unemployment, domestic violence, and generational poverty. Through innovative programs like the Impact Program, Fresh Start offers:

• Education and skills training
• Employment and career resources
• Personalized support services that build self-confidence and financial independence

With over 60,000 women served, Fresh Start continues to be a vital resource for helping women overcome barriers and thrive.

Lerner & Rowe’s Commitment to Give Back

Our $10,000 Gold Sponsorship reflects Lerner & Rowe Gives Back’s long-standing commitment to supporting women and families across Arizona. We are honored to invest in Fresh Start’s vision of creating unlimited opportunities for women to rise, rebuild, and succeed.

Learn More & Get Involved

To learn more about the Sip & Soirée or to support Fresh Start’s incredible work, visit the official event page: Fresh Start Sip & Soirée.

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Photo Gallery from Fresh Start’s 2025 Sip & Soirée:

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Recently, #LovePup was featured on DogTV’s “The Adoption Show,” a national program that shines a spotlight on the incredible work of shelters and rescues across the country. The feature highlighted #LovePup’s unique approach to creating a warm, family-like environment for dogs in need, their large-scale adoption events such as Family Fest and Cars & Canines, and their commitment to community-driven rescue work.

The TV segment also dived in a bit deeper into #LovePup’s It’s Hip to Chip program, which works to ensure that every dog leaving Maricopa County shelters is microchipped before being adopted. With around 10,380 dogs microchipped in 2024 alone, this program annually helps tens of thousands of dogs stay safe and find their way back home if lost. #LovePup’s team emphasized that this life-saving initiative would not be possible without the support of its community partnership with Lerner & Rowe Give Back.

We are honored to stand alongside #LovePup in this mission. Their dedication to rescue, enrichment, and adoption is transforming lives—both canine and human—every single day.

To learn more about #LovePup, watch their recent feature on DogTV, or get involved in upcoming events like the 2025 LovePup Family Fests in Phoenix and Tucson, visit lovepupfoundation.org.

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Growing Access to Soccer in Underserved Arizona Communities

ASA’s After-School Soccer Program was first launched in 2024 in collaboration with Excel Soccer Academy and the Osborn School District in Phoenix. Serving nearly 3,000 students in central Phoenix, the Osborn District is designated as a Title 1 district and is home to a diverse and historically underserved population.

During its first year, the program reached over 220 elementary students in grades K–6 across four Osborn schools. Students participated in 2 6-week sessions, with weekly 80-minute practices led by trained Excel Soccer Academy coaches. These sessions offered structured physical activity, quality soccer instruction, and an engaging, supportive environment.

Expansion Made Possible by Lerner & Rowe

By the end of the next phase, nearly 1,000 students across Arizona will gain free access to high-quality soccer programming. ASA-certified coaches and local partners will continue delivering instruction in a safe, inclusive environment designed to promote health, teamwork, and self-confidence.

Kevin Rowe shared the personal importance of this initiative:

“Glen Lerner and I both grew up playing soccer, and now as parents, we’ve seen firsthand how much this sport can do for kids, both on and off the field. That’s why we’re proud to partner with the Arizona Soccer Association to help expand this After-School Program. With this partnership, even more Arizona kids will have the opportunity to stay active, build confidence, and experience the positive impact of being part of a team.”

Why the Lerner & Rowe After-School Soccer Program Matters to Arizona Youth

ASA’s vision is to expand access to youth soccer statewide, introducing thousands of kids to the sport in the years ahead. The Lerner & Rowe After-School Soccer Program is poised to create a lasting impact—strengthening Arizona families, schools, and communities.

Learn more and get involved at ArizonaSoccerAssociation.org. 

Yesterday evening some of our team participated in the 9/11 Stair Climb where community members and first responders gathered to climb the grandstands at the Lake County Fairgrounds.

Each person climbed a total of 2,200 steps, or 110 stories, equivalent to that of the World Trade Center.

Nearly 350 first responders lost their life on 9/11 trying to save others.

This event is held to remember and honor their sacrifice, and each participant is given a wristband with the name of a first responder who passed on that day 24 years ago.

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Photo album from the 2025 9/11 Stair Climb at Lake County Fairgrounds: