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.
For many dialysis patients, holidays can be a challenging time due to health concerns or limited mobility.
To help bring joy and comfort to those undergoing treatments at Fresenius Kidney Care South Mountain, our Lerner and Rowe Gives Back team in Phoenix has donated 242 Thanksgiving meal packages to the center’s dialysis patients for the past two years.
We continuously wish everyone a fantastic beginning to their holiday season!
As part of our ongoing partnership with Fiesta Bowl Charities, we had the pleasure of taking part in a $2,500 check presentation to Hollie Bush, a sixth-grade math and science teacher at Eduprize Schools in San Tan Valley during the Palo Verde Fiesta Bowl Charities Wishes for Teachers Draft Day presented by Salt River Project.
Hollie stated that she will use the funds to purchase math manipulatives for their classroom.
Hollie’s school is one of 380 different schools across Arizona to be chosen for a wish to be granted out of a total $1.25 million in donations.
Find a full list of schools and teachers on fiestabowl.org.
Our 2024 Thanksgiving Meals Giveaway tour ended on a high note in Tucson, Arizona! The event was a festive celebration packed with fun—popcorn, face painting, balloon art, music, free swag, and bouncy house adventures, all paired with a Thanksgiving meal bag to take home.
We were thrilled to share the spirit of gratitude by handing out 1,000 free dinner meal packages, spreading warmth and cheer this holiday.
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who joined us and made the Tucson Thanksgiving meals giveaway such a heartwarming success. Your presence and smiles truly embodied the essence of Thanksgiving: togetherness, gratitude, and community.
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Our Phoenix Thanksgiving Meals Giveaway was an absolute hit! A huge shoutout to our amazing team for putting together and distributing 750 meal packages with heart and hustle. This year, we were thrilled to host it for the first time at Dream City Church, and what a beautiful day it was!
The event had something for everyone: bouncy houses, face painting, balloon art, great music, and, of course, free Lerner and Rowe swag alongside the Thanksgiving meal packages. Plus, a big thanks to Taco Spot for serving up free, delicious eats for all who attended!
We love being part of the communities we serve and were so happy to connect with everyone who came out to our 2024 Thanksgiving Meals Giveaway in Phoenix.
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Our 2024 Thanksgiving Meals Giveaway tour made its second-to-last stop in the Windy City, where we handed out 750 FREE Thanksgiving meal packages, complete with side fixings and a Kroger gift card to purchase their protein of choice.
Attendees also enjoyed tasty snacks, music, and Lerner and Rowe swag, all while connecting with other local community members.
A big THANK YOU to the amazing volunteers from our team, the Chicago Police Department’s 9th District, the Chicago Park District, and everyone who contributed their time and energy to make this event possible.
And, of course, to all who joined us and shared in the season’s spirit—you’re the reason we love giving back!
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At our 2024 Yuma Thanksgiving Meals Giveaway, we had the joy of distributing 1,000 meal bundles!
Families lined up in their cars to pick up their holiday goodies, and our team was thrilled to jump in, spreading the warmth and spirit of the season.
It was a heartwarming chance to share kindness and connect with a community we’re so grateful to serve.
Moments like these remind us how lucky we are to offer a friendly hand and share a bit of light and love with those around us!
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The 2024 Lerner & Rowe Bullhead City Thanksgiving Meals Giveaway at Bullhead City Community Park was an incredible success!
As our third stop, we shared over 750 Thanksgiving meal packages with families who may have otherwise missed out this season.
We loved connecting with everyone who joined us, spreading holiday cheer, and being part of the heartwarming moments shared.
The smiles and gratitude from each family truly filled us with the holiday spirit–it was a gift for all of us!
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As a proud presenting sponsor of Feed the Cause 2024, team members were thrilled to be part of this inspiring evening dedicated to supporting Feeding Matters and raising awareness for Pediatric Feeding Disorder (PFD).
We were delighted to connect with compassionate individuals and community leaders, all committed to making a difference for children with PFD.
Our team also appreciated receiving this thank you message from Alexandra at Feeding Matters >>
Feed the Cause brought the Arizona community together for a night full of heart, education, and fun. Three reasons that made this event so special, included:
Learn more about Feeding Matters, other events like this, how to make an online donation now, as well as other opportunities to help create lasting change for children with PFD at feedingmatters.org/feed-the-cause.
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Our Las Vegas team had an amazing day teaming up with Clark County School District Police and the wonderful students and faculty at Mojave High School to hand out 750 Thanksgiving meal packages!
Families and neighbors who stopped by were in for a treat with free face painting, popcorn, balloon art, and plenty of Lerner and Rowe swag to take home.
Seeing the smiles and joy on everyone’s faces was both heartwarming and humbling–it’s moments like these that make Thanksgiving so special.
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Our team kicked off the Lerner & Rowe 2024 Thanksgiving Meals Giveaway Tour in none other than Albuquerque, New Mexico! A little snow and chilly weather couldn’t keep us from spreading warmth and joy. Inside, the atmosphere was as cozy as it gets, with free popcorn and plenty of smiles as we handed out 1,000 Thanksgiving meal packages.
We’re filled with gratitude for everyone who bundled up and joined us to celebrate the season. Together, we embodied the true spirit of Thanksgiving—one of unity, compassion, and community. Thank you for making it such a memorable start to our tour!
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