Edison National Bank/Bank of the Islands supports local nonprofits during the holidays

Edison National Bank/Bank of the Islands recently supported several local organizations with donations this holiday season. As part of the company’s culture of community giving, employees are encouraged to participate in the employee-led, year-long initiative to collect donations to purchase Christmas gifts at the end of the year. This year, Edison National Bank/Bank of the Islands employees donated dozens of items to local nonprofits, including essentials […]

December 18th, 2025 |Philanthropy

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 Sanibel Community Church

Bank of the Islands recently made its latest non-profit donation through its “We Love Our Islands” program. The lucky winner, Carol Sawyer, 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 Islands. Sawyer […]

Bank of the Islands gives to Library Author Series

Bank of the Islands has donated $1,500.00 in support of the Sanibel Public Library’s 2021-2022 Author Series. “The Sanibel Public Library Foundation’s Author Series ensures the library can provide enriched and enhanced services,” said Bank of the Islands Vice President David Lowden. “We are blessed to have one of Florida’s top-ranked libraries right here on […]

January 28th, 2022 |News, Philanthropy