Bring the family out to Chaparral Park on January 24th for a free family fun event benefiting children with special needs! We are excited to sponsor Jonathan’s Walk 4 Friendship this year.
Arizona LEOS Host Blue Christmas Shop with Cop Program Sponsors
Arizona Law Enforcement Outreach and Support (LEOS) program hosts project blue Christmas to treat local at-risk youth and teens with holiday breakfast and Happy Malli-day shopping spree. Select Arizona kids are chosen for their academic accomplishments and for staying on Santa’s nice list.
The annual event gives these Arizona kids the chance to enjoy a Christmas or Holiday Season that they may otherwise not have had the opportunity to experience.
We are pleased to donate $2,500 towards their December 12th event that will also provide raffle prizes and fun photo opportunities with Star Wars characters (Legion 501), Disney Princesses and the group, Heroes United.
Arizona LEOS & Community Policing
Arizona LEOS is “putting community in community policing” by bringing multiple law enforcement agencies together throughout the state.
Please email Cindy Hill at [email protected] to learn more about upcoming events they are involved with and volunteer and donation opportunities.
Las Vegas Students Get Magical Opportunity
Las Vegas Students Get Magical Opportunity
Opportunity Village is hosting private parties in the month of December so that local students from Clark County at-risk schools can participate in a unique holiday celebration that highlights the importance of acceptance and the many benefits that come from spreading goodwill and cheer.
Our Las Vegas legal team is sponsoring 170 students from Clyde Elementary and co-sponsoring 110 students from Doris Handcock Elementary.
Activities that Help Combat Bullying in Clark County Schools
Part of the fun and educational activities planned for the day include:
- An open “Be Kind” anti-bullying dialogue about accepting the difference in others, such as those living with a disability and individuals from other ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds
- Meet and greet with Santa
- Receiving a special holiday gift
Students will also have the chance to ride the Forest Express Passenger Train and Cheyenne’s Enchanted Carousel, walk through the forest of dazzlingly decorated trees, and more.
Interested in learning more about the anti-bullying “Be Kind” movement and Opportunity Village’s Magical Forest? Please contact Charlene Blackstone at [email protected].
Helping to Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer
National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC) – Valley of the Sun Chapter’s 7th Annual run/walk to Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer® takes place Sunday, December 6, 2015 at the north soccer field area of Tempe Kiwanis Park.
Last year over $70,000 was raised to help in the fight to end ovarian cancer. This year they want to raise $80,000 to help improve survival rates and the quality of life of the more than 20,000 women who are diagnosed with ovarian cancer each year.
All monetary contributions collected for the event will directly benefit NOCC’s local and national ovarian cancer awareness campaigns and educational programs.
Ovarian Cancer – The Silent Killer
Early detection is key in helping fight ovarian cancer. If caught early enough, the survival rate is at 90%. Lerner and Rowe is pleased to help NOCC – Valley of the Sun Chapter’s efforts to raise funds to share the message about the importance of early detection and the many supportive services the chapter offers.
For more details about the annual walk/run and the coalition, please contact NOCC – Valley of the Sun Chapter at [email protected] or by calling 480-659-5520.
McKenna Youth Foundation’s Holiday Celebrations
For the 6th year Lerner and Rowe Gives Back helps contribute to the magic of McKenna Youth Foundation’s annual holiday party. Each December disadvantaged families and children in Phoenix are invited to a festive celebration at Aunt Chilada’s Restaurant and then given food, clothing, toys and bicycles to take home.This year’s holiday party will take place on Saturday, December 5th.
McKenna Youth Foundation Making a Difference
Since the Foundation was first established almost three decades ago, they have been able to assist over 2,700 families and 9,200 children.You can help spread cheer to underprivileged families and children too! Make a donation online today!
Maricopa Veterans StandDown Donation
Every year the Maricopa StandDown alliance brings together community-based organizations for a two-day event that offers assistance to Arizona homeless and at risk Veterans and their families.
The 2016 event will take place January 28 – 29 at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum at Arizona State Fairgrounds from 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Assisting Arizona Veterans
Approximately 1,500 Veterans are expected to attend and take advantage of the supportive services offered including:
- VA health services
- Mental health services
- Clothing
- Meals
- Emergency shelter
- Housing assistance
- Court services
- Legal aide
- Showers
- Hair cuts
- ID/Driver’s licenses
2016 Maricopa StandDown Donations
The success of the Maricopa StandDown depends on the combined efforts of the Department of Arizona’s VFW, Auxiliaries, VFW Riders, and other community organizations and individuals.
Unfortunately, a full storage unit of donations meant to be handed out to females and children at the January 2016 event was robbed and cleared out.
We donated $2,000 to help them rebuild what was lost. Join us in helping out our local Veterans! StandDown has put together a wish list of new and gently used items, and gift cards for groceries, drug store items, gasoline, and clothing retailers.
Please contact Gabe Forsberg at (602) 237-4332 or Tammie Smith at (623) 258-5634 or go to www.arizonastanddown.org for more details on how you can give back and help Maricopa StandDown.
It’s All About the Kids Gala
The 1st Annual “It’s All About the Kids” Gala is a wonderful way to give back and support Worldly Kids’ efforts to assist Arizona homeless, underserved, and refugee children.Guests will be treated to an evening of fine dining, entertainment, and good company at The Arizona Biltmore (2400 E. Missouri Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85016) starting at 6:00 PM.
Those who cannot attend the Saturday, November 21st fundraiser may make a donation online at www.worldlykids.org. For more information about the 1st Annual “It’s All About the Kids” Gala, please contact Sharyn Logue at 480-236-0111.
What is Wordly Kids?
Wordly Kids is a non-profit organization that is committed to advocating for the rights of underserved and homeless children in Arizona.They help create innovative opportunities that allow these children to be educated, empowered and engaged so that they have essential life-skills to become happy, healthy adults.
Join us in helping Wordly Kids fulfill their mission. Go to www.worldlykids.org and learn how you can get involved and make a difference in the life of a child in need.
Maricopa StandDown 2016 Wish List
Items for the Women Veterans & Family Section Maricopa StandDown
(Thursday & Friday January 28 & 29, 2016)
(Thursday & Friday January 28 & 29, 2016)
These are items they collect every year. Notice they are not looking for used clothes (except for jeans) this year, as they hope to partner with Savers to help with that.
- New sweatshirts or hoodies and sweatpants or yoga pants
- Adult backpacks
- Hair ties, combs and brushes
- Hand-knitted or new scarves, hats and gloves
- Tampons (not so many sanitary napkins)
- Nice purses (new or gently used)
- Chap sticks, lip gloss, lotions
- New cosmetics & manicure items
- New or gently used cosmetic bags (like the kind you get when you purchase cosmetics from department stores)
- New underpants (sizes 5 to 13), sports bras and irregular bras (A to DDD, all sizes)
- New sneakers & socks
- Bags the women can use to carry their goodies (or small rolling luggage or backpacks)
- Pillowcases (these can also be used for women shoppers and donors can usually find some mismatched ones that we could use)
- Rain ponchos that are pocket-sized
- Mylar sleeping bags (they fold very small so they fit into a purse or backpack)
NEW OFFERINGS (they are just starting to offer some items for children to get women vets to come in to see what is available for their kids):
- School supplies
- Children’s books (really nice ones please)
- Umbrella style strollers for children
- Backpacks for kids
- Gently used or new toys
#TEAMTURKEY FREE Thanksgiving Event
#TEAMTURKEY was sparked into life out of a sudden and urgent desire to help alleviate hunger and spread goodwill during the Thanksgiving Season to underserved and underprivileged families living in Las Vegas.
How Did #TEAMTURKEY Start?
Two days after the “idea” of #TEAMTURKEY hit social media, major Las Vegas movers and shakers stepped up to help turn the idea of #TEAMTURKEY into a reality.As the main event sponsors, Glen Lerner and his family volunteered to purchase 400 turkeys for the event. Additionally, members of our Las Vegas legal team are donating their time to help make the #TEAMTURKEY an event to remember.
Other event sponsors include Vegas Dave, Big B’s Texas BBQ, the JGSM Foundation, One Kick Gym, and Vegas Fundamentals.
#TEAMTURKEY Event Details
Event details:
DATE: Saturday, November 21
TIME: 1 PM – 4 PM
PLACE: Craig Ranch Regional Park
Highlights include:
- FREE 400+ turkey giveaway (one per family)
- FREE bounce house
- FREE face painting
- FREE balloon twisters
- FREE t-shirts (while supplies last)
- FREE food prepared by Big D’s Texas BBQ (while supplies last)
- FREE organic lemonade and water (while supplies last)
For more information about the #TEAMTURKEY Turkey giveaway and community event presented by Lerner and Rowe Injury Attorneys, please call 702-877-1500.
Events Sponsors
Movers and shakers partnering with us for the #TEAMTURKEY community event include:
- Shawn Chester (private contribution)
- Vegas Dave (event sponsor)
- Claudio Gonzalez Morano and JGSM Foundation (private contribution)
- Vegas Fundamentals (volunteers)
- Brian Buchner with Big B’s Texas BBQ (food sponsor)
- Carolina Serrano (food sponsors)
- Tonya Blomgren and Nick Blomgren with One Kick’s Gym (food sponsor and volunteers)
- Eric Boes with Paragon Gaming (bounce house sponsor)
- Brandon Roque (private contribution)
- Ashley Quiocho and Hakkasan Honeys (50 pies)
- Natalia Badzjo with XS Nightclub (private contribution)
- Larson Legris with Marquis Nightclub (private contribution and volunteers)
- Brian Affronti with Drais Beachclub & Nightclub (organic lemonade sponsor)
- Jason Strauss with Tao Group (balloon clowns and face painters sponsor)
- Jennifer Tramaglino and Urban Palm (private contribution and volunteers)
- Doug Silva (private contribution)
- James Warren (private contribution)
- Scott Alayne (private contribution)
- Cristian Ferreira (private contribution)
- Andrea Vanessa Hulihan with Belizean Bronze Skin Care (private contribution)
- Nieve Malandra (private contribution)
- Hew Joseph Burney (photography and video sponsor)
Special Olympics Arizona Unified Field Day
Lerner and Rowe teams up with Special Olympics Arizona for their annual Unified Field Day on Saturday, November 14th from 8 AM – 2 PM at Desert Mountain High School.This is the fourth year we have had the pleasure of being part in this enjoyable event.
Share your team spirit and make a donation online a specialolympicsarizona.org.
2015 Unified Field Day
Unified Field Day is a non-competitive, fun-filled day of teamwork, positive sportsmanship, and games that partners Special Olympics Arizona athletes up with sponsors and other community members. All participants get the opportunity to make new friends and meaningful connections that can last a lifetime.To learn more about the Unified Field Day or any of the other Special Olympics Arizona events, please contact Cortney Vandenberg, Special Events Coordinator for Special Olympics Arizona at 602-230-0075.