Nonprofit Reaches New Heights in 2023, Large 2024 Goals

PHOENIX (January 23, 2023) – Lerner & Rowe Gives Back, the nonprofit arm of Lerner & Rowe Injury Attorneys, reached more than $2 million donated in 2023 via its signature community events, giveaways and grant funding. Key Lerner & Rowe Gives Back initiatives include the Charity Golf Classic, Charity Cornhole Tournament and annual Thanksgiving and backpack giveaways.

Lerner & Rowe Gives Back’s primary mission is to support youth programs throughout the state. The team supported over 70 nonprofit events totaling more than $583,000 in the youth programs, animal welfare, public safety and health & human services spaces. Notable donation recipients included Team Taylor Family Fun Run, Amanda Hope Rainbow Angels, PANDA, Walk for Wishes, Make-A-Wish and Paul’s Pay It Forward Car Wash.

“Lerner & Rowe Gives Back’s generous sponsorship of the Arizona Make-A-Wish ball helped fund over 460 future wishes for kids in Arizona facing critical illnesses,” said Vicki Fiorelli, Director of New Business Partnerships at Make-A-Wish. “Their commitment and mission to ensure the wellbeing of our youth is evident in all aspects of the organization.”

Lerner & Rowe Gives Back’s 2023 Giving Efforts Broken Down:

• $2 Million Donated Across the Country, $1.7 Million in Arizona
• 3,296 Volunteer Hours
• 3.4 Million Lives Touched including Humans and Animals
• 6,000 Backpacks Donated
• 5,750 Thanksgiving Meals Donated

Lerner & Rowe Gives Back is eager to surpass these numbers in 2024 in an effort to broaden its impact on the community.

“We are so grateful for all of the love and support that our community, volunteers and employees have shown over the last ten years,” said Kevin Rowe, Founding Partner of Lerner & Rowe Gives Back. “We would not be able to make a difference without each and every one of them and our team is looking forward to more positive change in 2024.”

Lerner & Rowe Gives Back began 2023 with big aspirations for its charitable work. The nonprofit hired Jordan Moreno, Director of Charitable Giving, and launched a revamped website and grant program. Launched in late January 2023, the revitalized grant program directs local organizations to apply for charitable grants in various nonprofit sectors. The team awarded grants of $5,000 to $50,000 to 18 local nonprofit organizations, including Junior Achievement Arizona, Valleywise Health Foundation, Phoenix Rescue Mission, Homeward Bound and Gabriel’s Angels.

The 2024 grant cycle is set to open January 30. Recipients will be announced in May. Arizona 501(c)3s can apply via the form on the Lerner & Rowe Gives Back website. Applicants must be a registered Arizona 501(c)3 nonprofit in good standing with the IRS and fall into one of the areas of focus — public safety, health & human services, youth programs and animal welfare. For more information about Lerner & Rowe Gives Back and its impact on the community, visit www.lernerandrowegivesback.org.

About Lerner & Rowe Gives Back
Lerner & Rowe Gives Back is a charitable organization founded by Kevin Rowe, managing partner of Lerner & Rowe, P.C. Lerner & Rowe Gives Back is a nonprofit organization dedicated to extensive and various community outreach programs. The idea was inspired by the 2000 movie “Pay it Forward.” Lerner & Rowe Gives Back believes in paying forward the success the firm has achieved through the newly established foundation and team of employees. The nonprofit works to advance the missions of community organizations that serve children and families struggling from the aftermath of the recent economic downturn. To learn more, visit www.lernerandrowegivesback.org.
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