Client Stories
Supporting Families in Crisis Through the FISH OF SANCAP Helping Hands Program
When life throws the unexpected, it’s often a neighbor or a helping hand that makes all the difference. Through its Helping Hands program, FISH OF SANCAP is able to offer rent assistance—support that recently helped one hardworking island family. A hardworking...
Continuing Disaster Recovery Efforts with Support from SBP Grant
FISH of SANCAP has been at the forefront of disaster response and recovery for the Sanibel and Captiva communities, stepping up to help neighbors rebuild their lives after a relentless series of storms over a two-year period. Thanks to funding from SBP (St. Bernard...
Tarpon Bay Explorers
“Tarpon Bay Explores would like to sincerely thank the financial committee of FISH and all FISH employees involved in the process in approving out application for recovery funds due to Hurricane Helene and Milton’s Destruction. These funds are greatly appreciated and...
FISH Assists Local Mother in Providing Life-Changing Mobility Support for Her Daughter
FISH OF SANCAP recently stepped in to support “Samantha,” a devoted Sanibel mom of two, as she worked through a particularly challenging chapter in her family’s life. (Name changed to protect privacy.) Samantha works full-time to support her child who lives with a...
Florabel
I would like to express my heartfelt appreciation to FISH, CFI and the Sanibel Captiva Chamber for awarding my small floral business, Florabel, a grant from the Sanibel-Captiva Recovery Fund. From replanting my raised garden beds (for growing local flowers used in my...
Periwinkle Park & Campground
“I want to especially thank FISH for the SanCap Recovery Fund that Periwinkle Park applied for, and we received. It was a great way to offset some of the costs that we endured during Hurricanes Helene and Milton. If you are a local Sanibel or Captiva Business–you...
Continuing Long-Term Hurricane Recovery Assistance with Support from Convoy of Hope
In the aftermath of a series of devastating storms, including Hurricane Ian in 2022, Hurricane Helene, and the most recent Hurricane Milton, FISH OF SANCAP remains determined in its mission to support island residents and the workforce as they navigate long-term...
Captiva Civic Association
“The Captiva Civic Association is so grateful to have received a grant thought the SanCap Recovery fund. When hurricanes Helene and Milton hit our islands, FISH came to the rescue and helped us set up a relief center at the CCA to provide emergency supplies and good...
Macintosh Books & Paper
"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 of...