Client Stories
FISH of Sanibel-Captiva Helps Local Mom Stay Housed Thanks to Support from The Sanctuary Golf Club Foundation
A single mom who works on Captiva shared her heartfelt thanks to FISH of SanCap (FISH) and Social Services Director, Nitza Lopez, for the helping hand that kept her and her daughter in their home. FISH, the islands’ social service organization, provides assistance...
FISH Provides Housing Relief for Senior Resident
For more than 15 years, a Sanibel senior embraced the independence of riding her bicycle everywhere — to the grocery store, library, and post office. Recently, balance issues and back pain turned her daily rides into scary moments. A recent fall across from the FISH...
FISH Helps Local Worker Recover from Medical Emergency
While working full-time on Sanibel, a single woman suddenly faced a dental emergency that threw her finances off course. An unplanned oral surgery, post-surgery complications and lost wages from missed work quickly spiraled into late rent, overdue utilities, and car...
FISH Steps In to Support an Island Friend After Loss
– Life can change in an instant — something one of our island neighbors knows all too well. After caring for her partner through a long period of poor health, she recently faced a heartbreaking loss when he passed. In the difficult months that followed, FISH of SanCap...
FISH and Local Business Owner Partner Help Neighbor in Crisis
FISH of SanCap is proud to recognize one of its valued community partners, Sharon Michie, owner of Cottages to Castles, whose quick thinking recently made all the difference for a neighbor in crisis. The neighbor wishes to remain anonymous. When an unexpected...
FISH Services Provide Stability and Hope Through Wraparound Support
When everyday struggles become overwhelming, knowing help is within reach can change everything. That’s the role FISH OF SANCAP continues to play for neighbors working through hardship—offering not just one service, but a network of support that makes it possible to...
FISH Helps Neighbors Weather Life’s Storms
When hurricanes come and go, the damage they leave behind can stay long after the skies clear. For residents like “Linda,” the road to recovery has been long and uncertain. Thanks to the Helping Hands Emergency Financial Assistance Rent Program at FISH OF SANCAP —...
Adult Scholarship Program Helps Islanders Take the Next Step
For many, the road to stability and self-sufficiency isn’t a straight line. Whether it's recovering from a storm, trying to advance in a career, or simply seeking a fresh start, education can make all the difference. FISH OF SANCAP’s Adult Scholarship Program is here...
FISH OF SANCAP Responds to Housing Crisis with Support
With a growing number of individuals overwhelmed by housing costs, FISH OF SANCAP is ramping up its efforts to keep island residents and workers housed and supported. According to a June 28, 2025 News-Press article[i], more than half of workers in Lee and Collier...