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.
At Lerner & Rowe, we proudly support PANDA and its mission to fund medical research for kids.
Through October 5th, the Pandas for Patients campaign donates plush pandas to children—and their siblings—at the Steele Children’s Research Center.
Watch this 12News clip to learn more about Pandas for Patients and how you can get involved. Everyone can help send a snuggle to a child in need!
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.
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.
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.
Photos from 2025 Salt River Fields Memorial Stair Climb:
At Lerner & Rowe Gives Back, we believe that empowering communities means supporting organizations that uplift individuals and create pathways to a brighter future. That’s why we are proud to continue sponsoring the Fresh Start Women’s Foundation as a $10,000 Gold Level Sponsor for the annual Sip & Soirée.
Further, through our sponsorship of Fresh Start, Lerner & Rowe Gives Back reaffirms our mission: when we strengthen women, we strengthen entire communities.
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.
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:
With over 60,000 women served, Fresh Start continues to be a vital resource for helping women overcome barriers and thrive.
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.
To learn more about the Sip & Soirée or to support Fresh Start’s incredible work, visit the official event page: Fresh Start Sip & Soirée.
At Lerner & Rowe Give Back, we believe in lifting up organizations that make a real difference in the lives of families, pets, and communities across Arizona. That’s why we are proud longtime supporters of #LovePup and their impactful It’s Hip to Chip program.
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.
We’re excited to share that the Arizona Soccer Association’s (ASA) free After-School Soccer Program is expanding across Arizona and has a new name: the Lerner & Rowe After-School Soccer Program.
As the exclusive title partner of this youth athletic program, we’re proud to support its growth, helping ASA bring the benefits of soccer to even more kids and families across the state.
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.
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.”
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.
Photo album from the 2025 9/11 Stair Climb at Lake County Fairgrounds:
This year, our team was thrilled to present a $25,000 donation to help Humane Indiana continue making a difference in the lives of animals and families across the community.
Watch the video to see the impact we’re making together.
At Lerner & Rowe Gives Back, we believe in paying forward our success by uplifting organizations that serve children, families, and communities in need. Through our foundation and dedicated team, we proudly support meaningful programs that create hope and positive change.
This summer, Lerner and Rowe Gives Back once again proudly stood alongside United Food Bank as a matching sponsor for their annual Summer of a Million Meals telethon—doubling our initial donation from $10,000 to $20,000 to help fight food insecurity across Arizona. Our commitment didn’t stop at financial support; members of our team also rolled up their sleeves, volunteering to assemble emergency food bags and directly support families in need.
For far too many children and families in Arizona, the summer months bring uncertainty about where the next meal will come from. This year, one in five Arizona kids will face that challenge. United Food Bank has set a bold goal for 2025: raising $200,000 to provide one million meals to families struggling to put food on the table.
We encourage everyone to join the United Food Bank in the fight to end food insecurity. Your contribution, whether through volunteering, donating, or simply spreading the word, can help ensure no person goes hungry this summer. At Lerner and Rowe Injury Attorneys and Lerner and Rowe Gives Back, we’re proud to champion this cause where food security is a reality for every family in Arizona.
Lerner & Rowe Photo Gallery from the 2025 Summer of a Million Meals Telethon
