News & Updates
Update to Smile Box Program, Strengthening Support for Seniors
FISH of SanCap is sharing an important update to its Smile Box program, a senior outreach program that delivers hand-selected surprises and connection to older neighbors across the islands. Since its creation, the Smile Box program has focused on letting seniors know...
Recognizing National Nutrition Month® in March, Sharing Why Good Food Matters for Everyone
| In March, FISH of SanCap is recognizing National Nutrition Month® — an annual campaign sponsored by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that encourages people to learn more about healthy food choices and build positive eating and movement habits. The 2026 theme,...
Rest, Reset & Restore: Mind–Body Resilience Workshop for the Community With The Treehouse
FISH of Sanibel-Captiva (FISH) is partnering with local wellness leaders from The Treehouse to offer a restorative, hands-on workshop focused on stress relief, balance, and everyday resilience. The workshop, Rest, Reset & Restore: Practical Tools for Mind–Body...
FISH Youth Scholarship Program Helps Families Access Safe, Consistent Care Year-Round
FISH of Sanibel-Captiva (FISH) continues to support working families through its Youth Scholarship Program, providing financial assistance for qualified households that need safe, reliable care for their children during after-school hours, school breaks, and...
Recognizing National Caregivers Day Through Ongoing Senior Services and Support
National Caregivers Day is recognized on Friday, February 20, 2026, and at FISH of SanCap, it lands in a month already centered on love, kindness, and looking out for one another. February’s theme of spreading the love and loving your neighbors is a natural fit for...
Celebrating a Year of Impact in 2025
In 2025, FISH of Sanibel-Captiva continued to show what’s possible when a community comes together with commitment, heart, and a shared belief that neighbors help neighbors. As a United Way Resiliency Hub, FISH serves as a centralized, trusted community organization...
FISH Launches Neighbor Network Program to Help Businesses Support Island Neighbors
FISH of SanCap (FISH) has launched a new community-centered effort called the Neighbor Network, created to help local businesses and organizations show their support for neighbors while making information about FISH programs easy to access for anyone who may need it....
Local Teen’s Eagle Scout Project Brings Birthday Joy to FISH Families and Seniors
At just 17 years old, Liam Nuckolls is already finding thoughtful ways to show up for his community. As part of his Eagle Scout service project, Liam created “Birthday Blessings,” a community initiative designed to help families and seniors served by FISH of...
When It Matters Most: FISH Provides Emergency Medical Financial Assistance to Neighbors in Need
FISH of Sanibel-Captiva’s Helping Hands Program continues to provide critical, short-term support to neighbors facing unexpected financial hardship—help made possible through the generosity of donors and grantors who believe no neighbor should face a crisis alone. The...