All Sanibel Captiva Community Bank branches are serving as collection sites for donations benefiting the PACE Center for Girls of Lee County’s Point Store. The bank is collecting new items such as clothing, jewelry, makeup and hair products, stuffed animals, pajamas, fuzzy socks, bedroom decor, art supplies and gift cards to stock the store for holiday shopping.
Each branch features a holiday tree decorated with ornaments handmade by PACE girls. All ornaments include a QR code to the list the girls created with specific items they are wishing for this season. Participants can select an ornament and either bring the corresponding donation to any branch or scan the code to have the items sent directly to PACE.
The Point Store is a vital component of PACE’s positive behavior system used to motivate and reward the girls for their achievements at school, at home and in the community. Throughout the year, girls earn points for good grades, attendance and behavior, which they can “spend” on items for themselves or their families at the store located inside the center.
Donations may be dropped off at any of the following Sanibel Captiva Community Bank branches in Lee County through Friday, Nov. 21:
· Bridge Branch, 9311 College Parkway, Fort Myers
· McGregor Branch, 15975 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers
· Winkler Branch, 7040 Winkler Road, Fort Myers
· College Parkway Branch, 7500 College Parkway, Fort Myers
· Downtown Branch, 1533 Hendry St., Fort Myers
· Gateway Branch, 11691 Gateway Blvd., Fort Myers
· Main Office, 2406 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel
PACE Center for Girls of Lee County offers year-round counseling and academic services for girls, ages 12-18, who are facing challenges such as foster care, domestic violence, abuse and neglect, death of a parent, substance abuse and/or family history of incarceration. At the request of community leaders and elected officials, PACE Lee was established in 2007 and since opening its doors has helped over 1,000 girls find success in school, generate a positive relationship with their families and peers, and become productive members of the community. For more information, visit pacecenter.org/locations/florida/lee.
Founded in 2003, Sanibel Captiva Community Bank has nine locations open throughout Lee County. On Fort Myers Beach, the bank is operating a temporary office open on Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., while its permanent full-service branch is under development.
Sanibel Captiva Community Bank is nationally ranked as a top performing community bank by S&P Global Market Intelligence and is consistently rated a 4- to 5-star institution by Bauer Financial, a trusted independent bank rating firm. With more than $1 billion in total assets, the bank is well-capitalized and generates one of the highest returns on equity of all Florida banks. The bank employs more than 120 employees, and more than 60% are current shareholders. Since 2003, the bank has contributed well over $4.5 million to over 400 local, charitable causes and employees volunteer close to 1,000 hours annually.
Sanibel Captiva Community Bank’s team members provide customized individual and business banking services and specialize in residential and commercial lending. The bank offers personal and business checking, residential and commercial lending services, instant issue debit cards and a full array of digital banking products and services, including mobile banking apps, Card Hub, online bill pay, Zelle®, Positive Pay and ACH Manager. To learn more, visit sancapbank.com.
