Client Stories
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...
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...
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...
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...
Hurricane Milton Aftermath
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...
John Holiday’s Story
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...
The Gavin’s Story
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...