Sanibel Captiva Community Bank donates $150,000 to support Hurricanes Helene and Milton relief efforts in Southwest Florida

Sanibel Captiva Community Bank has announced a donation of $150,000 to barrier island nonprofit organizations in support of local Hurricanes Helene and Milton relief efforts.

“This donation reflects our continued commitment to supporting the resilience of our barrier island communities,” said Kyle DeCicco, president and CEO of Sanibel Captiva Community Bank. “After enduring two devastating hurricanes in such quick succession, we want to help these communities rebuild and recover. As a good community steward, we believe it is important to give back to organizations dedicated to helping these communities thrive as they once again navigate the challenges of recovering and rebuilding.”

The bank’s donation was distributed amongst eight Southwest Florida nonprofit organizations and charitable causes that are serving the ongoing needs of residents and businesses on Sanibel and Captiva islands, as well as Fort Myers Beach. The recipient organizations are:

• Sanibel & Captiva Islands Chamber of Commerce
• Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce
• Community Housing & Resources
• F.I.S.H. of Sanibel-Captiva
• FMB Strong
• Fort Myers Beach Woman’s Club
• Fort Myers Beach Community Foundation
• Sanibel Community Association

Founded in 2003, Sanibel Captiva Community Bank has eight locations open throughout Lee County. In Fort Myers, at the bank’s McGregor Branch, located at 15975 McGregor Blvd., the staff is operating out of a temporary mobile banking unit due to major flood damage to the existing building. Construction on the new building is underway and is expected to be completed in 2025. A ninth branch is planned on Fort Myers Beach, expected to open in 2026.

The bank is nationally ranked in the top 2% best-performing community banks by S&P Global Market Intelligence out of more than 4,400 banks with assets under $1 billion. It 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.