Community Involvement
Giving back is at the foundation of our firm, especially in our beloved Jacksonville community. Here are just a few of the ways our firm and our employees actively support causes close to our hearts.
Mandarin Food Bank, 2021–Present
Mandarin Food Bank
For the past three years, Edwards & Ragatz has supported the Mandarin Food Bank, an organization dedicated to providing food, clothing, and assistance to families in need within the Jacksonville area. Our partnership reflects our deep commitment to addressing hunger and fostering a stronger, more compassionate community. By supporting the Mandarin Food Bank, we help ensure that local families have access to essential resources during challenging times.
Law Day Event Benefiting Jacksonville Area Legal Aid, 2010- 2023
Jacksonville Area Legal Aid (JALA)
Edwards & Ragatz has proudly hosted the annual Law Day event, with all proceeds benefiting Jacksonville Area Legal Aid (JALA). This event is a cornerstone of our commitment to supporting access to justice for those in need across the Jacksonville area. Each year, Law Day brings together members of the community, legal professionals, and advocates to raise essential funds for JALA’s efforts in providing free legal services to low-income and vulnerable residents.
Ronald McDonald House Charities®, 2022 - 2023
Edwards & Ragatz holiday Toy Drive
Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Jacksonville supports the health and well-being of children by providing lodging, meals, transportation and a community of care to critically ill children and their families who need to be near a hospital for treatment.
Hubbard House, 2018 – 2022
28th Annual Barbara Campbell Memorial Breakfast
Table Sponsor
In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Barbara Ann Campbell Memorial Breakfast is a signature awareness and fundraising event for Hubbard House. Serving Duval and Baker Counties, Hubbard House, a full-service certified domestic violence center, has answered more than 101,500 hotline calls and sheltered more than 42,900 survivors and their children in its life-saving and life-changing 44-year history.
American Cancer Society, 2022
Birdie Sponsor of the Jacksonville RMWP Golf Tournament; Fundraiser
Real Men Wear Pink gives men a leadership role in the fight against breast cancer. Community leaders around the nation use the power of pink to raise awareness and money for the American Cancer Society’s breast cancer initiatives, including innovative research, patient services, and education around screenings and risk reduction.
Dreams Come True, 2022
Our very own Michelle Martino sits on the Young Professionals Board.
Silver Sponsor, Dreams Come True Annual 5K
Dreams Come True is the First Coast’s only locally-based, wish granting organization dedicated to using the power of a dream to bring hope and joy to EVERY First Coast child battling a life-threatening illness. Since 1984, they have fulfilled the dreams of more than 4,000 children. No child is ever denied a dream and no child is ever placed on a waiting list.
Big Brothers Big Sisters, 2019 – 2022
Annual JBA Young Lawyers Chili Cook-Off
Edwards & Ragatz participates annually in the JBA Young Lawyers Chili Cook-Off benefitting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Florida. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Florida (BBBSNEFL), is a mentoring organization that creates and supports one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.
Very Merry K9 Christmas, 2021
Diamond Sponsor
We celebrate the holidays by uplifting the organization K9s United. K9s United is committed to supporting and honoring K9 law enforcement officers who detect, protect and serve our communities by giving them the best equipment, amenities, and quality of life during and after their service, and memorializing those who gave the ultimate sacrifice.
Feeding Northeast Florida, 2021
Food Drive Organizer
