On Wednesdays this summer, participating restaurants, your community grocer, Sundial and ‘Tween Waters have all agreed to donate a portion of their days proceeds to CHR. So, make plans to eat out, shop and play on Wednesdays this summer and support CHR.
CHR Celebrates its Volunteers at Appreciation Luncheon
Community Housing and Resources (CHR) recently invited their loyal and dedicated volunteers to a spring-themed luncheon to show their appreciation and gratitude for all the ways in which their volunteerism helps CHR grow. The Community House was the perfect gathering place to enjoy a delicious meal catered by Sanibel Catering Company. CHR’s Board President, Richard Johnson, and Executive Director, Kelly … Read More
CHR Welcomes Norm Essey as New Board Member
Community Housing and Resources (CHR) is pleased to welcome Norm Essey as the newest member of their Board of Directors. Essey is an attorney and former national manager in the commercial real estate and title business and currently maintains a consulting practice in his former industry space. He and his wife are long-time Sanibel visitors who now spend the majority … Read More
CHR Unveils New Homes of Love Campaign at Mardi Gras
In the midst of the smells, sights and sounds of CHR’s festive Mardi Gras event held this past Saturday at The Dunes, Community Housing and Resources (CHR) unveiled a very special new giving campaign known as Homes of Love, made possible in part by their unique partnership with Lowe’s Home Improvement. The Homes of Love campaign is a tangible giving … Read More
CHR Gives Away Trip to New Orleans at Mardi Gras Event
The Community Housing and Resources (CHR) 5th annual Mardi Gras fundraiser is bringing Bourbon Street here to Sanibel, but one lucky raffle winner will be heading to the real “Big Easy.” In addition to three other awesome prizes to be raffled off at the event is the Grand Prize of a New Orleans jazz and dining trip for two. The … Read More
CHR Thanks Sponsors at Supporters Soiree
Community Housing and Resources (CHR) could not fulfill its mission of providing affordable housing on Sanibel without the help of its donors and supporters. CHR hosted their annual Supporters Soiree on Monday, January 16th as a small token of appreciation to their 2017 Mardi Gras sponsors as well as substantial donors from over the past few years. Dr. and Mrs. … Read More
Lowe’s Home Improvement Plays Integral Role in CHR’s Mardi Gras Event
Community Housing and Resources (CHR) is excited to announce that through a unique partnership, Lowe’s Home Improvement is playing an integral role in their 2017 Mardi Gras fundraiser, coming up on February 11th at The Dunes. The local Ft. Myers Lowe’s store, with direction from store manager Leonard Kinzel, has stepped up in a huge way to support CHR and … Read More
Sanibel-Captiva Optimist Club presents CHR with $5,000
Today the Sanibel-Captiva Optimist Club stopped by to present Community Housing and Resources – Sanibel with a whopping $5,000 check, made possible with proceeds from the hugely successful Sanibel Blues & Jazz Festival last November.
CHR Mardi Gras Tickets On Sale Now
Community Housing and Resources (CHR) invites you to attend their annual Mardi Gras fundraiser, coming up on February 11th at The Dunes Golf and Tennis Club. Mardi Gras is now in its fifth year and has earned a reputation of being one of the most fun and anticipated events on the island, with the 2017 event sure to surpass all … Read More
The Sanibel-Captiva “YoPros” Join the Mardi Gras Fun
The Young Professionals Association of Sanibel and Captiva are bringing their fresh and infectious energy to Community Housing and Resources’ (CHR) 5th Annual Mardi Gras event. The “YoPros” are no strangers to CHR, with several of their members living in CHR housing and one of their well-attended social events having benefitted CHR in the past. As a collective group of … Read More