CFI hosts ‘Pouring Into Progress’

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CHARITABLE FOUNDATION OF THE ISLANDS From left, Charitable Foundation of the Islands Board Member Bob Wiesemann, Kathy Wiesemann and Board Chair Lisa Riordan.

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CHARITABLE FOUNDATION OF THE ISLANDS From left, Bob Miller, Lisa Ann Miller, Allison Goss and Charitable Foundation of the Islands Board Member Chauncey Goss.

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CHARITABLE FOUNDATION OF THE ISLANDS From left, Richard Sonking, Jon Rosen, Pam Rosen, Margie Bennett, Ginny Reiss, Mark Reiss and Charitable Foundation of the Islands Treasurer Mike Bennett.

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The Charitable Foundation of the Islands (CFI) recently hosted Pouring Into Progress, an evening dedicated to celebrating its mission, impact and leadership transition. It welcomed Lisa Riordan as CFI’s new board chair and brought together community leaders, business owners and supporters. Attendees enjoyed a tasting featuring eight wines paired with small plates, made possible by CFI’s sponsors. Speakers reflected on the foundation’s role in the community: Calli Johnson duPont and Anne Hagerty shared how Francis Bailey’s Good Neighbor Fund inspired CFI’s Community Impact Fund; Laura Gales spoke about CFI’s leadership in uniting nonprofits and fostering recovery collaboration after Hurricane Ian; Brian Rist reflected on how CFI’s Leadership Program connected him with the community and led to his role on the board; and Josh Stewart highlighted the impact of CFI’s Small Business Grant & Loan Programs. CFI Executive Director Dolly Farrell emphasized that none of the work would be possible without the generosity and support of the Sanibel and Captiva community.