2025-26 Tampa Bay Charity Register: A Letter from Jack Gordon

I am once again honored to serve as Executive Sponsor for the annual Tampa Bay Charity Register published by Tampa Magazines.

The power of any city comes from its people. And we are no exception. With three major sports teams, some of the best beaches, restaurants and businesses in the country, Tampa Bay continues to evolve into the city so many of us call home. Our bond has not come from merely our successes, but I would argue it has been strengthened more so by our challenges. From devastating hurricanes, the tragic Sunshine Skyway Bridge disaster and the historic Coast Guard collision of Cutter Blackthorn with a 605-foot oil tanker, we have found ways to come together and support our people in ways that sit at the heart of what it means to be a community. As the late United States Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg (the “Notorious RBG”) once said, “One lives not just for oneself, but for one’s community.” And I couldn’t agree more.

“There has never been a more important time to give what you can to charity.”
— Jeffrey “Jack” Gordon

Here in Tampa Bay, we are fortunate to live and work within a population of so many intelligent, principled and socioeconomically sophisticated men and women who continue to make this great community the location of their respective residences and professional careers. And if the greatness of any community is truly measured by its willingness to identify and assist those in need (whether people, animals, environmental entities, etc.), then let each of us commit to making ours even greater by contributing to our many great local nonprofit organizations.

Each listing within this register provides information about the nonprofit organization and how you can contribute, make donations or support upcoming events.

This year, Dogs Inc. is my charity of choice. They provide guide, service, therapy and skilled companion dogs to recipients at zero cost to those in need. I encourage you to read more about this Sarasota organization and all the other wonderful charities featured in this issue. Together, we are building a stronger Tampa Bay. It is my pleasure to present the 2025-26 Tampa Magazines Charity Register beginning on the following page.

— Jeffrey “Jack” Gordon

Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer | Board Certified Medical Malpractice Lawyer