Sanibel Captiva Recovery Fund - First Distributions Announced after Hurricanes Helene & Milton

Community Housing and Resources Director Nicole McHale (L) and FISH of SanCap Director Maria Espinoza (R) pictured with CFI Director Dolly Farrell (center) for a check presentation on November 1st.

Grants totaling $70,000 were distributed to Community Housing and Resources and FISH OF SANCAP thanks to the Shady Rest Foundation on November 1, 2024.

Two $25,000 grants were awarded from the Shady Rest Foundation Fund to support care for older adults on the islands. Readthe full story: CFI - Summer 2024 News & Updates

Two $10,000 grants were made in response to Hurricane Helene as part of the Sanibel-Captiva Recovery Fund. Sanibel-Captiva Recovery Fund Activated Ahead of Hurricane Milton — Charitable Foundation of the Islands

FISH will direct their donation to providing mental health services to older adults. CHR is replacing a sump pump at one of their complexes, which serves a majority of older adult residents.