MANEY | GORDON Trial Lawyers is 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 hospitals in the country and top beaches in the United States, Champa Bay continues to put itself on the map. We are fortunate to live and work within a population of so many intelligent, principled and socio-economically 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.
This year, Power Forward is our charity of choice. It’s a nonprofit entity focused in the northeast with ambitions of expanding to the Tampa Bay area. We encourage you to read more about this organization and all the other wonderful charities referenced below. Together, we are building a stronger Tampa Bay.
Founded by two-time Stanley Cup champion, three-time NHL All-Star, U.S. Hall of Fame inductee and Olympian Kevin Stevens, along with his sister, Kelli Wilson, Power Forward emerged from Stevens’ 25-year battle with addiction.
Wanting to help others struggling with addiction, Stevens and Wilson co-founded Power Forward Inc. to support individuals in recovery and combat the stigma surrounding addiction through education, empowerment and innovation. To date, the Massachusetts-based charity has organized over 250 speaking events and awarded more than 500 sober living scholarships. The nonprofit also launched the D.O.E.R. Project (Dog Ownership Enhancing Recovery), which places comfort dogs in MASH-approved sober homes to track if and how pets can help residents maintain sobriety.
Maggie Cabana, a legal assistant with MANEY | GORDON Trial Lawyers, grew up in Rhode Island and, after graduating from the University of Alabama with a degree in Criminal Justice and a minor in Addiction and Recovery, began working with Power Forward this year, continuing to serve on the charity’s board as Marketing Director.
Helping those with addiction and addressing misconceptions surrounding the disease has always been a passion for Cabana. Now that she’s moved to Tampa, she hopes to expand the charity’s presence beyond New England.
To learn more, visit www.powerforward25.com.
“The importance of this charity is reflected in the development of PowerForward25 and in the exemplary manner in which the organization is operated,” states Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, Board Certified Medical Malpractice Trial Lawyer, and Managing Partner Jack Gordon. “For more than twenty years, I’ve prosecuted claims against rehabilitation facilities for the exploitation of vulnerable adults and their families. PowerForward25 is the antithesis of that kind of negligent operation. The dedicated staff and advanced methodologies provided by PowerForward25 have contributed to significant improvements for people seeking help with substance abuse and addiction.
Tampa Magazines’ charities and nonprofits make it easy to do good while having a good time with galas, food, festivals and even sporting events throughout the year - all benefiting local causes. They've rounded up some of the top charitable events happening around the Bay over the next year along with what you should know about the worthy organizations they support.
Read more about all the charities and events here.
