FISH of SanCap will host a free, financial education workshop, Building Your Financial Plan (Create a Budget), on Monday, January 12, 2026, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The workshop will take place at St. Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church, Library, 2304 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel and is open to community members looking to learn tools to better manage their finances. Light refreshments will be provided.
The workshop will be facilitated by Carol Kayes, an experienced accountant who specializes in working with nonprofit organizations and the individuals and families they support. The session is focused on helping participants better understand their own financial picture and set achievable goals. Topics will include:
- Reviewing current financial situations, including income, expenses, savings, and debt
- Identifying financial goals for the year ahead, the next five years, and long-term
- Understanding how current finances connect to future goals
- Creating a practical plan to reach those goals
- Putting that plan into action through a realistic budgeting process
Participants will not be asked to share any personal financial information during the workshop. Once registered, attendees will receive a short list of simple figures to have ready beforehand to help them get the most out of the session.
“This workshop is about giving people tools they can actually use,” said Simon Robson, Community Outreach and Resiliency Director at FISH. “Financial stress affects so many parts of daily life. By offering clear guidance, we’re helping neighbors feel more confident, informed, and in control of their finances.”
A follow-up workshop is planned for February 2026 to check in on progress and provide continued support. The date will be announced at a later time.
St. Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church continues to be a valued partner, generously providing space for community education programs.
The workshop is open to everyone. RSVPs are required by January 8th. Please visit https://buildingyourfinancialplan.rsvpify.com/ to reserve a spot. For more information, contact Simon Robson at FISH at 239-472-4775 or simon@fishofsancap.org.
