CFI and Sanctuary Collaborate to Provide New Van for F.I.S.H.

CFI and Sanctuary Collaborate to Provide New Van for F.I.S.H.

The Charitable Foundation of the Islands and the Sanctuary Golf Club Board came together in March to help F.I.S.H. serve its clients more effectively. The result of their collaboration is a sizable van that will provide efficient pickup and delivery of supplies to the F.I.S.H. pantry.

“F.I.S.H. volunteers face major challenges keeping the pantry stocked, because they have at their disposal only personal cars to pick up supplies,” CFI Grants Chair Virginia Stringer said. “Personal vehicles don’t have the space or equipment to transport heavy items or large quantities. The new van solves these problems.”

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CFI Awards 2018 Capacity and Collaboration Grants

CFI Awards 2018 Capacity and Collaboration Grants

The Charitable Foundation of the Islands announces the recipients of its 2018 Capacity Grant and Collaboration Grant initiatives. The grant monies, in the amount of $5,000 per organization, and totaling $50,000, were awarded to ten non-profit organizations on Sanibel and Captiva. The grants help to assure the continuity of these worthy charitable enterprises, by assisting them with technological renewal, fund-raising and strategic planning.

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