CHR April 2024 NEWSLETTER

Preliminary Drawings of Riverview

The Team at CHR is so excited to announce that we are rebuilding Riverview at 1517 Periwinkle Way, (right behind 7-11). The rebuild will consist of two buildings: the first one will replace the previous affordable housing structure and will be a ten one-bedroom one-bathroom building. The second one is going to be eight en-suite style rooms. The resident will have their own private bedroom and bathroom but share a kitchen and living room. CHR is "re-imagining" housing and aiming to create more ways for individuals to live and work on the islands.

More Drawings Below.

SAVE THE DATE!

CHR IN THE COMMUNITY

Claire and Paul Burke generously donated bikes to the CHR residents. Jan is excited to explore the island with her new ride! We are so grateful to our community!

Come Join the Thursday Crew!

Are you interested in doing some light handyman work while giving back to the workforce and seniors in the community?

Come join the CHR Crew on Thursdays! They meet at 800 Casa Ybel Rd. garage at 9am every Thursday!

Please sign up on POINT if you are interested!



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Laura Debruce, Arlene Dillon, Margarethe Miville, and Nicole McHale at Zonta's Peek at the Unique Fundraiser!

Bank of the Islands made its most recent non-profit donation via their "We Love our Islands" program. Rookie Bradley was the latest winner and selected Community Housing and Resources as the recipient. Thank you Rookie and Bank of the Islands!



Pictured:

Richard Shera, Savannah Miller-Berg, Nicole Decker McHale, Heather Harrison, Marvin Bradley (Rookie), Bonnie McCurry, Kate Stone Pujol and David Lowden

CHR's Kate was inducted into SanCap Rotary Club as a new member in March!

Our Spring Make Your Own Bouquet Event was a hit! Our CHR residents and Sanibel Community loved it.

Thank you to F.I.S.H of SanCap for the beautiful flowers and Pinocchio's and Island Pizza for the yummy treats!

Tell us something good that happened to YOU. Whether it was reuniting with an old friend after the storm or simply trying a new recipe we want to know! (Also, if you tried a new recipe feel free to share it!). 

We'd love your support!



Affordable housing makes living on Sanibel possible for people that 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.

Please use the button below to donate today!

Second Job Reminder!

The CHR Board is providing an opportunity for our residents and 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: In order 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 residents lease. 

Click here for more information.

Job Openings on Sanibel

Sanibel Events

Quote of the Month

"Be an Eco-Warrior not an Eco-Worrier" It is very important to be conscious of how we throw away used and unwanted items. There is a Recycling Center on Dunlop Road across from the Library. Click the link to find out more information on how to recycle properly!

CHR has a NEW Facebook Page be sure to link us here!

– We are happy to announce we have office space. Our address is 800 Casa Ybel Unit 7 (located in WoodHaven). Stop by and say Hi!

Happy April 1st! Here are some April Fool's Jokes we thought you'd enjoy!

1. Believe nothing and trust no one this April Fools’ Day. So it’s just like any other day.

2. April Fools’ Day is like a huge open mic night: Millions of people go out of their way to demonstrate how unfunny they are.

3. What monster plays the most April Fools’ jokes? Prankenstein.

4. Did you hear about the guy who swapped the labels on the pumps at the gas station? It was an April Fuels’ joke.



5. Excuse me, sir. Do you think they named April Fools’ Day in your honor?

7. You should know that no one understood it was an April Fools’ joke. No one expected you to have a sense of humor.

8. A and C were going to prank their friend … but they just letter B.

9. Which day of the year do monkeys like best? The first of Ape-ril.

10. Which day is the worst to propose on? April Fools’ Day.

11. A couple of pranksters broke into the local police station and stole all the lavatory equipment. A spokesperson was quoted as saying, “We have absolutely nothing to go on.”

12. What’s a stepladder’s favorite holiday? April Stools’ Day.

13. What did April Fools’ Day say after it won an award? Prank you.

14. Who needs April Fools’ when your whole life is a joke? April fools.

15. Who needs a day for the fools? I’m surrounded by them all year.



16. I don’t always joke on April Fools’ Day. Just kidding, I do.