Hope Rising Update #46

Dear Friends, 

Hope is rising on many fronts. Our All Angels Campaign is just 10 days old and pledges/donations are coming in. The Campaign Committee met today and is pleased with the progress. Look for an update early next week. All the campaign materials are available on our website, www.saintmichaels-sanibel.org/campaign-information  All gifts, big or small, are valued, appreciated and help us reach our goal of ALL angels participating. 

The Property Restoration Team also met today and repair of the Ark building which will serve as The Gathering Place is moving along at a good pace. The interior framing is done, the subfloor is installed and electrical rough in is happening this week. Some pictures are below of the inside. We will be posting pictures of each step of the restoration of this building and our main buildings so everyone can see the good work being done. Our general contractor FP Restoration is in charge of the building and due to liability issues, no one can enter the building while they are working in it.   Also, we don't want to distract them from their important work that we want to get completed as quickly as possible. 
 
We have selected the same general contractor for the main buildings and design plans from our architect Amy Nowacki were finalized and reviewed by the team today. The i's will be dotted and t's crossed on the contract and work will begin in earnest on the main buildings as well. May God continue to guide us in our efforts to rebuild our spiritual home. 

Peace, 
Bill+
 
Sanibel Resources:
1. Tonight the City of Sanibel is hosting a Townhall Workshop: Guidance on Restoring your Sanibel Home tonight from 5:30-7:30pm, you can watch it on the City of Sanibel Facebook page live or it will be recorded to watch later. 
 
2.Tomorrow- Learn About Upcoming Prescribed Burns & Wildfire Safety The Sanibel Prescribed Fire Task Force invites the public to an informational meeting regarding prescribed burns and "firewise" principles on Thursday, April 27, at 5:30 p.m. at the Visitor & Education Center at the J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge. "Attending this year's public meeting is more important than ever due to the habitat changes from Hurricane Ian and the mass cleanup efforts being conducted on the island," said SCCF Wildlife & Habitat Manager Chris Lechowicz. "Attendees will be provided with the latest information on any upcoming controlled burns, and strategies to protect your homes and businesses from wildfire."
 
3.  Lee County Recovery Task Force Hosts Resilient Lee Town Hall Meeting from 6-8pm on May 1 at BIG ARTS.  The purpose of convening this regional Task Force is to collaborate as a community, combining efforts to recover and rebuild in a resilient manner. The Task Force is seeking input from residents, business owners, and non-profits regarding the recovery-planning process for the Lee County area. The two-hour meeting is part of a series of Town Hall Meetings, which include a facilitated discussion that all are welcome and encouraged to attend. View the schedule of events HERE. In addition to the Town Hall Meetings, the Task Force has offered a survey for participants to provide further input. Take the survey HERE.