CHR April 2025 NEWSLETTER

CHR in the community

A Very Special Thank You to Laurie and Bill Harkey for the tremendous support for CHR and the Sanibel community! It is people like you, that make a huge impact!

We are almost there!! 

Welcome New Member Natasha Acosta!

Please help us congratulate Natasha in her new membership

We are so proud of you, Natasha! Congratulations on being accepted to the University of Tampa for the Nonprofit Management program.

"Huge congratulations to Anna for being accepted into the SWFL Leadership Class! Your hard work, dedication, and leadership truly shine. We are so proud of you and can't wait to see all the amazing things you'll accomplish!"



Anna Johnson serves as the Administrative Assistant at Community Housing and Resources, proudly rooted in her native Sanibel. With a background in education and property management, Anna brings both compassion and deep local knowledge to her work. A Theatre Studies graduate, she infuses creativity into every aspect of life—whether she’s painting with her toddler or crafting designs for CHR. Her role in CHR’s mission to restore and reimagine affordable housing on Sanibel and Captiva is more than a job—it’s a meaningful way to give back to the island that helped shape her.

Angela attended the Miami Natural Disaster Expo in March 2025 to stay informed and ready to prepare, respond, and recover from any future events! 🌪️🌊 Preparation is key—for residents, for properties, and the entire community. 💪🏽🏠🌴

CHR is a finalist for the Best Overall Charity Event!

Sanibel Captiva Bank was nominated and won the Corporate Citizen Award! Congratulations!!!

CHR was nominated for Nonprofit of the Year!

CHR's Executive Director Nicole McHale spoke at Sanibel Captiva Trust on 3/25 about Essential Housing for Essential People

GET READY!

Want to make a difference?

Donate time or funds

Volunteer here!

Affordable housing makes living on Sanibel possible for people who otherwise may not be able to, creates diversity on the island, and most importantly, gives a “hand up” to many deserving people.

CHR is funded through Grants, Residents' Rent, and Support & Donations from our generous community.

Resident Community Corner 

"Jaxon, your hard work and dedication have truly paid off — So proud of you!

CHR resident and an A student… what a rockstar!"

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to our Executive Director Nicole McHale!!!

Thank you to all the residents who came out for Saint Patty's party! We love spending time with you all!

The CHR Crew! We are so blessed to have these hard-working guys as part of the team!

Second Job Reminder!

The CHR Board is providing an opportunity for our residents that supports the needs of our business community with the option to obtain a second job on Sanibel or at a Sanibel-based business located on Captiva. We have modified the CHR rental agreement to not incur an increase in rent from the income resulting from the second job. This allows our residents to grow their financial stability and support economic recovery for the businesses on the Island. 

Please note: To qualify for housing, CHR residents will need to maintain a full-time position on Sanibel Island or at a Sanibel Island-based business (unless otherwise stated in the resident's lease). 

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