Bank Sponsors Christmas Outreach in Harlem Heights

Participating as a Santa’s Helper Sponsor for this year’s Christmas Outreach at The Heights Foundation, Edison National Bank/Bank of the Islands is hoping others will join by donating toys, new with tags clothing, and gift cards for children from infancy through their teen years. The deadline for donations is December 14, and unwrapped items can […]

November 24th, 2025 |News, Philanthropy

Bank of the Islands Supports Garland of Goodwill Project

Bank of the Islands is pleased to announce it has become a key supporter of the Garland of Goodwill Project, a community initiative of the City of Sanibel. When completed, the Garland will weave together messages of hope, gratitude, and good cheer – gathered from residents, visitors and members of the island business community – […]

July 23rd, 2025 |News, Philanthropy

Celebrating 15 Years of Support for Women Build

Edison National Bank/Bank of the Islands is honored to support organizations that strengthen the Southwest Florida community. For the past 15 years, that commitment has included consistent support for Habitat for Humanity of Lee and Hendry Counties and its Women Build initiative. Since 2011, the Women Build initiative has engaged women in the effort to […]

June 17th, 2025 |News, Philanthropy

Bank of the Islands gives to Community House Celebration

Bank of the Islands has donated $1,000.00 to the event celebrating the 95th anniversary of Sanibel’s historic Community House. The benefit evening is set for Tuesday, January 18 at 6:00 pm and will feature a 4-course gourmet menu designed by the Community House’s new Resident Chef John Wolff.   “Since 1927, the Sanibel Community House […]

January 7th, 2022 |News, Philanthropy

Edison National Bank Partners on Two Historic Projects

Edison National Bank CEO Geoff Roepstorff is pleased to share that the bank recently participated in the successful completion of two important projects preserving Fort Myers’ rich history. “Embracing the history of Fort Myers, especially its time-honored downtown area, was a real honor for us,” said Roepstorff. “As the oldest locally owned and managed community […]

September 21st, 2021 |News, Philanthropy

Bankers Join In 2021 Coastal Cleanup on Sanibel

The Edison National Bank/Bank of the Islands team volunteered to help SCCF (the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation) complete a very successful Coastal Cleanup on Saturday, September 18. The banker volunteers focused their efforts along the West Gulf Drive beachfront near the West Wind Inn. The bank’s team of 13 employees and family members was part of […]

September 21st, 2021 |News, Philanthropy