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

Edison Supports Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build

For the eleventh year in a row, Edison National Bank is supporting Habitat for Humanity’s local efforts to create affordable housing for families in need. The Bank is being recognized as a Bronze Hammer Sponsor for 2021.  “We so value the supportive partnership we have developed with Habitat for Humanity and are happy to sponsor […]

May 6th, 2021 |News, Philanthropy

Bank of the Islands gives to CROW

Bank of the Islands recently made its latest non-profit donation through its “We Love Our Islands” program. The lucky winner, Nanny’s owner Megan Shores, was spotted with a “We Love Our Islands” decal on her vehicle, winning her the right to select which local non-profit organization would receive a charitable contribution from Bank of the […]

July 23rd, 2020 |News, Philanthropy