The Sanibel and Captiva Islands Chamber of Commerce marked a major milestone in recovery efforts on Sanibel Island with a ribbon-cutting at Sanibel Island Beach Resort on Friday, Sep. 22, at 1231 Middle Gulf Drive.
Read MoreMelissa Congress, Sanibel resident and Vice Chair of the Charitable Foundation of the Islands (CFI), will be recognized as a 2023 Distinguished Volunteer of the Year.
Read MoreSanibel School’s Seahorse Chorale has been invited to perform at New York City’s Carnegie Hall and a donor has offered a $25,000 matching grant to help them raise the money they need for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Read MoreThe Charitable Foundation of the Islands invites our community to mark the first anniversary of Hurricane Ian (September 28) with stories of inspiration, hope and progress.
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Bailey’s General Store and the Johnson Family Donate $25,000 to CFI
One Year after Ian: Stories of Island Renewal
Grant Spotlight – Sanibel & Captiva Islands Chamber of Commerce
FGCU Intern reflects on summer
Internship with CFI
Social Media Video Watch List
Savor the Shore Campaign
Join the fun: Community Reunited is Saturday, September, 30
CHR executive director, Nicole Decker-McHale shares how POINT is helping their organization engage more volunteers
Plan for SCCF Coastal Cleanup Event
Distributed over $1 million in grants and relief assistance to Sanibel and Captiva organizations.
Affirmed the importance of the Islands’ nonprofit sector and more.
“We are delighted to be a part of the recovery of our islands in this way,” said Matt Cook, Vice President of Community Relations at Lake Michigan Credit Union. “Some of our staff are residents or frequent visitors to Sanibel and Captiva and look forward to their own volunteer opportunities to help get the Islands back to what they once were.”
Read MoreMay/June 2023 News & Updates | Featured Topics
Sanibel Residents Laurie and Bill Harkey Establish $2 Million Donor Advised Fund with Charitable Foundation of the Islands
2023 Impact Report
Lake Michigan Credit Union $10,000 Gift to Support Island Partners with a New Volunteer Management System
Sanibel Historical Museum and Village New Executive Director
Sanibel couple establishes Donor Advised Fund with Charitable Foundation of the Islands.
Read MoreApril 2023 News & Updates | Featured Topics
Charitable Foundation of the Islands awards $75,000 grant to Sanibel & Captiva Islands Chamber of Commerce
CFI Provides Grant to the Sanibel & Captiva Islands Chamber of Commerce
Event Spotlight: Get Inspired! SanCap Volunteer Expo Was A Huge Success!
Volunteer Expo Resources
The Nonprofit Employee Assistance Program
SANIBEL ISLAND, FLORIDA – April 12, 2023 – The Sanibel & Captiva Islands Chamber of Commerce will soon hire a member services manager, a critical position in helping the Chamber support businesses as they rebuild following the devastation of Hurricane Ian last September.
Read MoreThank you to all who attended and who helped to make the event a success! And a special thank you to Leadership Sanibel-Captiva Class of 2022 members Bob Wiesemann, Annie Campbell, Jim Brady, Susan Ryckman, Jane Majeski (Chair), and Elizabeth Piersol! (Not pictured: Calli Johnson, Ger Ronan, John Silvia, Mike Wood and Joey Almedia.)
Read MoreFree “feather” signs are now available to businesses that are open.
Read MoreReserve your spot for our March 30th Volunteer Expo! Learn ways that you can get involved with our Islands’ recovery.
Read MoreIt’s been a busy winter at CFI! Please check our our February newsletter for more information.
Read MoreWe are so grateful to be the recipient of these funds. A special thank you to Congress Jewelers for their generosity.
Read MoreLeadership and philanthropy making a difference on Sanibel and Captiva.
Read MoreThe 2022 Leadership Sanibel Captiva Program was more valuable than anyone could have imagined.
Read MoreDistribution of Nonprofit Employee Assistant grants has begun.
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