Islanders, friends and family are invited to the community-wide FISH OF SANCAP Friendly Faces Luncheon, scheduled for Tues., Aug. 13 beginning at 11:00am. Featured guest speakers include two representatives from LCEC. The luncheon will be held at the Sanibel Recreation Center, 3880 Sanibel-Captiva Road, Sanibel with a virtual option offered.

 

LCEC Energy Experts Jason Hoover and Andy Molina will be presenting tips and tricks for energy savings at the August luncheon. Their presentation will cover a variety of information regarding the importance of surge protection, generator safety, energy tips during the heat of summer, solar, and how folks can conduct a home energy walk-through.

 

Jason Hoover has been working on the Energy Services team at LCEC since 2012. Prior to working at LCEC, Jason worked as an electrician for 13 years. Jason is a certified Residential Energy Auditor and a United States Army Veteran.

 

Andy Molina has worked at LCEC since 2018. Prior to joining the LCEC Energy Services team, Andy worked as a Field Service Technician. Before LCEC, Andy worked for local residential energy company where he developed his passion for the electric trade.

 

“We’re excited to hear from LCEC and learn about energy savings, particularly during hot summer days when the AC is running throughout the day,” says Erika Broyles, Senior Services Director of FISH.”

 

Reservations and meal choices are required by Fri., Aug. 9 to Erika Broyles, [email protected] or 239-472-4775.  Zoom instructions for those joining virtually will be provided with RSVP. There is no meal delivery available for virtual participants.

 

Sanibel Deli will provide lunch, complimentary to all guests, and FISH will offer their very popular group games and giveaways. FISH encourages guests to RSVP early, as space is limited.

 

For more information on the FISH Friendly Faces Luncheon or to RSVP, contact Erika Broyles at FISH at 239-472-4775 or [email protected]. For additional information on the FISH organization and their programs and services, please contact Maria

About FISH:

 

FISH of Sanibel-Captiva has been a ‘neighbors helping neighbors’ organization on Sanibel and Captiva for over 40 years. As a social service organization, FISH has been ground zero, in recent years, from natural and environmental crises to the impacts of COVID and now, for catastrophic Hurricane Ian. FISH offers something for everyone—if there is not a service in place for unmet needs of community members, they work to meet it through their expansive regional network. In addition to their Long-Term Recovery program, FISH continues to offer programs representing their four major pillars – Food, Island Based Education, Social and Senior Services, and Helping Hands.

Although FISH has grown from the grassroots organization it started as, it remains a network of ‘neighbors helping neighbors;’ a group of community members committed to the betterment of the islands and southwest Florida community by assisting one neighbor at a time. FISH is proud to say that 86 percent of every dollar donated goes directly to programs and services including but not limited to:

 

Long-Term disaster recovery

Emergency financial assistance

Food pantry

Non-emergency transport

Temporary loan of health equipment

Hurricane preparedness information

Daily hot meals program

 

More information about FISH is available online at fishofsancap.org, as well as Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter). For details about hurricane recovery and other services, contact Maria Espinoza, FISH Executive Director, at (239) 472-4775.