F.I.S.H. approves application for long-term recovery
F.I.S.H. of Sanibel-Captiva reported that it recently approved one of its first applicants for its Long-Term Recovery program, which it launched to continue to assist survivors of Hurricane Ian.
In January, it canvassed the community with the help of F.I.S.H. and Florida Gulf Coast University volunteers to assess the recovery needs of those living or working on Sanibel and Captiva. When F.I.S.H. announced the program, the applicants were the first in line to apply for possible assistance.
“It’s been a long road for this couple,” F.I.S.H. Disaster Case Manager Nitza Lopez said of the island residents. “Through a review of their application, conversations and inspections, we determined financial assistance was needed for this case.”
The program is available to those who live — homeowners and tenants — or work full-time on the islands. The amount of financial assistance is limited and may only cover partial payments toward the cost of repairs, up to a maximum of $15,000 for primary homes only. F.I.S.H. is available to assist if certain conditions are met. If it cannot help, it can refer applicants to other organizations or programs.
To apply, an application must be completed. It is available at https://www.fishofsancap.org/ or can be picked up from F.I.S.H., at 2422 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. Certain documentation and an initial intake session with Lopez will be required. For questions, contact 239-472-4775 or nitza@fishofsancap.org.
For more information about F.I.S.H., visit https://www.fishofsancap.org/.