by Denise Popiolek | Mar 4, 2025 | Client Stories
“I first found out about the recovery grant from Alex at the SanCap Chamber- they thought this would be a perfect fit for Macintosh since we had damage from both Hurricanes Helne and Milton. This grant was just a gift that helped offset the cost of cleanup, loss...
by Denise Popiolek | Feb 5, 2025 | Client Stories
Since Hurricane Milton, FISH of SANCAP has been reconnecting with local residents and workers, listening to their heartbreaking stories of water damage, wind damage, and ongoing struggles without power or water. What began as a few familiar faces from the food pantry...
by Denise Popiolek | Feb 5, 2025 | Client Stories
John Holiday, whose name has been changed for privacy purposes, was a Vietnam veteran and a long time island resident. Holiday lived alone in a small apartment, was unable to work due to his many medical conditions and struggled to make ends meet because of the high...
by Denise Popiolek | Dec 11, 2024 | Volunteer Stories
After Hurricane Helene roared through North Carolina, Kristine & Brian Shallenberger emerged from their Ashville area home with conflicting emotions. To their relief, the storm hadn’t damaged their house, despite complete devastation all around them. They...
by Denise Popiolek | Dec 9, 2024 | Client Stories
Eugene and Velma Gavin peered anxiously at the photographs. Amidst the debris left behind by Hurricane Ian stood their home. Though it had faced the full fury of the storm, the house seemed remarkably unscathed. “Our neighbor took pictures and sent them to us,” said...
