Sanibel-Captiva
Nonprofit Directory Presented by the
As part of the Get Inspired! SanCap Volunteer Expo March 30, 2023 Graciously sponsored by
Helping hands across the islands Here are island-based nonprofit organizations that strive to make the Sanibel-Captiva community such an exceptional place to live.
Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum
3075 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel, FL 33957 (239) 395-2233 Sam Ankerson, Executive Director - sankerson@shellmuseum.org Website: shellmuseum.org Facebook: Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum Mission: To use exceptional collections, aquariums, programs, experiences and science to be the nation’s leading museum in the conservation, preservation, interpretation and celebration of shells, the mollusks that create them and their ecosystems. Programs: Education and conservation Volunteer opportunities: Contact Jorden Falker at jfalker@shellmuseum.org
BIG ARTS
900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel, FL 33957 (239) 395-0900 Lee Ellen Harder, Executive Director - lharder@bigarts.org Website: bigarts.org Facebook: BIG ARTS – Music, Arts, and Entertainment Mission: To provide quality entertainment, arts and education programs that enrich and nurture Sanibel and Captiva residents and visitors. Programs include arts and enrichment classes and workshops, lectures and discussions with national thought leaders and educators and high-caliber visual and performing arts. Volunteer opportunities: Contact Wendy Harriman at wharriman@bigarts.org
Captiva Civic Association (CCA)
PO Box 778, Captiva, FL 33924 (239) 472-2111 Emily Ankerson, Executive Director - emily.ankerson@ccacaptiva.org Website: ccacaptiva.org Facebook: Captiva Civic Association Mission: Preservation of the quality of life, ambiance and environmental integrity of this unique barrier island community. Volunteer opportunities: Contact Emily Ankerson at emily.ankerson@ccacaptiva.org Info: info@ccacaptiva.org
Captiva Community Panel
PO Box 72, Captiva, FL 33924 Ken Gooderham, Administrator - captivacommunitypanel@gmail.com Website: captivacommunitypanel.com Mission: The Captiva Community Panel and other community, civic and business organizations work together with Lee County and other regulatory bodies to protect the fragile and limited resources of our coastal barrier island’s planning, land development and natural resources. Volunteer opportunities: Contact Ken Gooderham at captivacommunitypanel@gmail.com
Captiva Island Historical Society PO Box 163, Captiva, FL 33924
Website: CaptivaIslandHistoricalSociety.org Facebook: Captiva Island Historical Society Mission: Committed to gathering, preserving, interpreting and sharing the island’s history. Volunteer opportunities: Contact mail@captivaislandhistoricalsociety.org Info: mail@captivaislandhistoricalsociety.org
Charitable Foundation of the Islands (CFI)
PO Box 1429, Sanibel, FL 33957 (239) 355-8614 Dolly Farrell, Executive Director - dfarrell@sancapcfi.org Website: MyCFI.org Mission: To identify community needs and collaborate with Sanibel and Captiva organizations to effect change through the stewardship of donor advised funds and the awarding of grants that impact the health, education and well-being of those living in our communities. Our signature initiatives include developing the next generation of volunteers and leaders through the Leadership Sanibel-Captiva Program as well as strengthening the Islands’ nonprofit organizations and promoting collaboration across the sector. Volunteer opportunities: Contact Dolly Farrell at dfarrell@sancapcfi.org Info: info@sancapcfi.org
Children’s Education Center of Islands (CECI)
350 Casa Ybel Road, Sanibel, FL 33957 (239) 472-4538 Michelle Keltner, Executive Director - cecidirector@gmail.com Website: childrenseducationcenter.com Facebook: Children’s Education Center of the Islands Mission: To create a nurturing, exciting learning environment that creates happy, curious, confident children. Volunteer opportunities: Contact Michelle Keltner at cecidirector@gmail.com Info: ceciteachers@gmail.com
Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife, Inc. (CROW)
3883 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel, FL 33957 (239) 472-3644 Alison Charney Hussey, Executive Director - ahussey@crowclinic.org Website: crowclinic.org Facebook: CROWClinic Mission: The Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife is a teaching hospital and visitor center dedicated to saving wildlife through state-of-the-art veterinary care, research, education and conservation medicine. Volunteer opportunities: Contact volunteer@crowclinic.org. Some available for youth off property.
Community Housing and Resources, Inc. (CHR)
2401 Library Way, Sanibel, FL 33957 Temporary Mailing Address: PO Box 62014, Fort Myers, FL 33906 (239) 472-1189 Melissa Rice, Executive Director - melissa.rice@sanibelchr.org Website: sanibelchr.org Facebook: Community Housing and Resources – CHR Mission: To provide affordable housing to individuals and families who work on and serve our island community. Volunteer opportunities: Contact melissa.rice@sanibelchr.org or visit the website sanibelchr.org for updated opportunities that include IT assistance, office assistance, fundraising assistance, handyman/contractor assistance, general cleanup assistance and more. CHR needs secure storage space and temporary office space.
J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge
1 Wildlife Drive, Sanibel, FL 33957 (239) 472-1100 ext. 222 Katy Hosokawa - (239) 472-1100 ext. 222 or katy_hosokawa@fws.gov Website: fws.gov/dingdarling Facebook: J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge Mission: To protect and preserve the J. N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge Complex as a wildlife sanctuary and as a place of beauty, inspiration and natural wonderment for future generations through the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. Volunteer opportunities: Contact Katy Hosokawa at katy_hosokawa@fws.gov
“Ding” Darling Wildlife Society – Friends of the Refuge
PO Box 565, Sanibel, FL 33957 Ann-Marie Wildman, Associate Executive Director wildman@dingdarlingsociety.org or (239) 789-8991 Birgie Miller, Executive Director - director@dingdarlingsociety.org or (239) 292-0566 Website: dingdarlingsociety.org Facebook: “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society – Friends of the Refuge Mission: The society works collaboratively to preserve and protect the J. N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge complex. Volunteer opportunities: Contact Ann-Marie Wildman at wildman@dingdarlingsociety.org. Available to those 18 and older at nature store, special events and various programs.
F.I.S.H. of Sanibel-Captiva, Inc.
2430 B Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL 33957 (239) 472-4775 Maria Espinoza, Executive Director - maria@fishofsancap.org Website: fishofsancap.org Facebook: F.I.S.H. of Sanibel-Captiva, Inc. Mission: To enrich the lives of all people in Sanibel and Captiva islands through neighbors helping neighbors with social services, education and assistance. Our four primary programs are: *Food. We work to ensure that no islander must decide between feeding their family or paying rent, childcare or medical bills by offering a food pantry, meals on wheels, backpack program and holiday assistance. *Island-based education. We provide educational opportunities at all levels of learning and in all forms to empower people and enhance connectedness. We offer programs for adults, children, and seniors. *Senior services. FISH volunteers and staff enrich the lives of seniors through personal connections, visits, daily reassurance calls, equipment lending, senior care boxes, transportation, technology assistance, hurricane preparedness program and more. These services aim to allow seniors to age in place safely and with dignity. *Helping hands. Our social services department helps with essential costs such as rent, utilities and medical bills through our Emergency Financial Assistance program. We also provide youth resources such as school supplies, gift assistance and childcare assistance. Volunteer opportunities: Contact Kim Ouellette at kim@fishofsancap.org, (239) 472-4775. Available, including activities for youth service hours.
Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) 3333 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel, FL 33957 (239) 472-2329 James Evans, CEO - james.evans@sccf.org
Website: sccf.org Facebook: SCCF Mission: Founded in 1967, SCCF protects and cares for Southwest Florida’s coastal ecosystems by focusing on water quality research, policy and advocacy, sea turtles and shorebirds, native landscaping, habitat and wildlife management, and environmental education for learners of all ages. Primary causes: Science, Education, Advocacy and Conservation. Volunteer opportunities: Contact Kealy McNeal at kmcneal@sccf.org Info: sccf@sccf.org
Sanibel Sea School
455 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL 33957 (239) 472-8585 Shannon Rivard, Director - srivard@sccf.org Mission: To improve the ocean’s future, one person at a time. Sanibel Sea School, part of the SCCF family, is dedicated to vibrantly teaching children and adults about marine ecosystems – animals, people, plants, land, ocean and weather. Our vision is a world where all people value, understand and care for the sea. We allow students to touch, feel and interact with natural surroundings. This transformative education changes lives, fosters an intimate connection with our ocean planet, and instills lifelong stewardship. Primary causes: experiential learning, education, conservation. Volunteer opportunities: Contact sanibelseaschool@sccf.org. Available, including some for youth.
Sanibel Community Association
2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL 33957 (239) 472-2155 Teresa Riska-Hall, Executive Director - teresa@sanibelcommunityhouse.net Website: sanibelcommunityhouse.net Facebook: Sanibel Community Association “The Community House” Mission: To enrich community spirit, through educational, cultural and social gatherings in our historic house. Programs/causes: 1927 Historical House, culinary programs, art educational programs, art shows, assisting other non-profits Volunteer opportunities: Contact Teresa Riska-Hall. Available, including helping with greeting arrivals, special events, answering phones, general office work.
Sanibel Historical Museum & Village
950 Dunlop Road, Sanibel, FL 33957 Office: (239) 472-4648, Cell: (239) 357-1644 Emilie Alfino, Executive Director - info@sanibelmuseum.org Website: sanibelmuseum.org Facebook: Sanibel Historical Museum & Village Inc. Mission: To preserve, share and celebrate Sanibel’s history. Volunteer opportunities: Contact Emilie Alfino at info@sanibelmuseum.org. Available, including front desk greeter, front desk assistant, docent, errands and light housekeeping. Info: info@sanibelmuseum.org
Sanibel School Fund
(812) 239-9392 Kate Shaffer - kateshaffer814@gmail.com Website: sanibelschoolfund.betterworld.org Mission: The Sanibel School Fund is an extension of the Lee County School Foundation, a registered 501(c)(3) organization. Funds raised by the Sanibel School Fund support the Sanibel School’s robust STEM program. Volunteer opportunities: Contact Kate Shaffer at kateshaffer814@gmail.com. Available, including assisting with annual golf tournament.
Sanibel & Captiva Islands Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center 1159 Causeway Road, Sanibel Island, FL 33957 (239) 472-1080 John Lai, Executive Director - john@sanibel-captiva.org
Website: Sanibel-captiva.org Facebook: Sanibel Captiva Chamber of Commerce Mission: To promote the prosperity of our members and preserve the quality of life in our community. Causes: To help grow local businesses, we provide complimentary marketing and business support services for businesses to reach visitors to the area, as well as other businesses. Volunteer opportunities: Contact Aaron Walton at Aaron@sanibel-captiva.org Info: office@sanibel-captiva.org
The Charitable Foundation of the Islands (CFI) has a long history of serving, supporting and empowering charitable organizations that advance the life and vitality of the Sanibel-Captiva community. Our roots go back to the year 2000, when a group of island leaders, including Francis Bailey, recognized the need to promote philanthropy on Sanibel and Captiva islands to assist those in need. Mr. Bailey served as its first board chairman. Later this morphed into a Good Neighbor Fund under the aegis of the Southwest Florida Community Foundation (now The Collaboratory). Francis Bailey was succeeded as chair by Al Hanser in 2011 and a separate nonprofit corporation was established. Mr. Hanser retired from the board in 2018 and now serves as Chair Emeritus.
PO Box 1429, Sanibel, FL 33957 | (239) 322-3818 MyCFI.org | info@sancapcfi.org
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