This milestone reflects a philanthropic journey spanning nearly 15 years. In the past seven years alone, that dedication has translated into tangible support for 35 partner organizations and approximately 175,000 lives.
— Lerner & Rowe Injury Attorneys, both directly and through its nonprofit arm, Lerner & Rowe Gives Back, has surpassed $1 million in total community reinvestment across Northwest Indiana and the Chicagoland region. This milestone represents more than two decades of sustained philanthropic commitment to the families, organizations, and neighborhoods at the heart of the firm’s Midwest markets.
To date, these efforts have allowed Lerner & Rowe to serve an estimated 175,000 individuals and families, partner with approximately 35 nonprofit organizations, and contribute more than 1,400 volunteer hours across Northwest Indiana and Chicagoland. Resources have been directed toward strengthening food security, youth development, veterans’ services, and community resilience programs throughout the region—a cumulative impact that continues to grow each year.
“One million dollars is not just a number—it represents 175,000 people who received a meal, got the support they needed, or simply felt that someone in their corner cared,” said Glen Lerner, co-founder of Lerner & Rowe Injury Attorneys. “None of that happens without the partner organizations, volunteers, and neighbors across Northwest Indiana and Chicagoland who dedicate their time and resources alongside us. This milestone is as much yours as it is ours.”
The firm’s regional commitment is perhaps best reflected in two of its most enduring partnerships. Support for Humane Indiana has grown to $25,000 in annual giving — not through a single campaign, but through a relationship deepened year over year on shared values and community trust. Opportunity Enterprises, a cornerstone organization serving individuals with disabilities across Northwest Indiana, now receives $15,000 in annual funding. Both partnerships reflect Lerner & Rowe’s philosophy: sustained commitments that grow alongside the needs of the communities they serve.
Neil Samahon, President/CEO of Opportunity Enterprises, shared the following statement regarding their organization’s partnership with Lerner and Rowe Injury Attorneys: “Lerner & Rowe is a true partner and investor in our mission. The Lerner & Rowe Gives Back Foundation stands alongside Opportunity Enterprises in creating more opportunities for people of all abilities to thrive in our communities and has been doing so since 2022. What started as strong support is now a truly meaningful partnership rooted in shared values and a genuine commitment to inclusion. We’re proud of what we’ve accomplished together and grateful for the impact this partnership continues to make.”
That kind of investment doesn’t happen at arm’s length. Arianna Hensley, Outreach Director for Lerner & Rowe Injury Attorneys’ Northwest Indiana and Chicagoland regions, brings firsthand community knowledge to her role — including her work on Humane Indiana’s Development Committee and the Resource Development Committee for United Way of Northwest Indiana. She also serves as co-chair of the Leadership Steering Committee and chair of the Influential Women Award’s Banquet for the Northwest Indiana Influential Women Association (NWIIWA), and as chair of the Blue Jean Ball for United Way of Northwest Indiana.
Lerner and Rowe’s $1 million+ achievement will be celebrated on Thursday, June 4, at Journeyman Distillery in Valparaiso, Indiana. The evening will bring together Lerner & Rowe Gives Back’s network of nonprofit partners, local chamber and business leaders, and invited guests for a reception featuring hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, and networking.
Media inquiries and event questions may be directed to Arianna Hensley at 708-222-2222 ext. 6325, or ahensley@lernerandrowe.com.
ABOUT LERNER & ROWE GIVES BACK
Lerner & Rowe Gives Back is the nonprofit foundation of Lerner & Rowe Injury Attorneys, dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of people in need throughout Northwest Indiana, Chicagoland, Arizona, Nevada, and New Mexico. In 2025 alone, the foundation donated over $3 million across communities in five states. Core initiatives include annual backpack and Thanksgiving meal giveaways, as well as the annual Northwest Indiana and Chicagoland Cornhole Tournament fundraiser. Proceeds from foundation events go directly back into the communities Lerner and Rowe serves. For more information, visit lernerandrowegivesback.org.
ABOUT LERNER & ROWE INJURY ATTORNEYS
Lerner and Rowe Injury Attorneys is a powerhouse law firm in representing personal injury clients. Attorneys Glen Lerner and Kevin Rowe have grown their law firm into one of the largest personal injury firms in the country, with over 50 attorneys and nearly 400 support employees located in Indiana, Illinois, Nevada, Arizona, California, New Mexico, and Tennessee. The law firm’s reputation for excellence can be attributed to the high levels of respect, dignity, and customer service shown to victims and family members hurt in an accident.
For those injured outside one of the previously listed states, Lerner and Rowe has an established network of attorneys across the country, ready to help. The firm takes pride in nurturing these relationships, as it knows a personal injury attorney can make all the difference in obtaining fair compensation for the pain and suffering inflicted on victims of tortious conduct.
For more information about Lerner and Rowe Injury Attorneys, please call 708-222-2222, or visit lernerandrowe.com. To connect with the law firm socially, follow Lerner and Rowe on Twitter (/lernerandrowe), Instagram (/lernerandrowe), and TikTok (@lernerandroweinjury), or become a fan of its Facebook (/LernerandRowe) page.
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Name: Arianna Hensley | Outreach Director
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Organization: Lerner & Rowe Injury Attorneys | Lerner & Rowe Gives Back
Address: 2612 Calumet Ave, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Phone: 708-222-2222 ext. 6325
Website: https://lernerandrowe.com/indiana/valparaiso/
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