Happy 2024! It's hard to believe that a NEW YEAR is here and we're staying busy during the first month of 2024.

Earlier this month, I celebrated my one year employment anniversary at the Richmond ToolBank! It’s been an incredible year, I successfully planned our annual fundraising event, Hammers & Ales, raised over $18,500 dollars from individual donors, and put together our inaugural Impact Report.

When I reflect about the year I’ve had, I’m feeling extra thankful for our community but also inspired by the work that our member agencies managed to put in during Q4.

As we take a look at our Q4 data, we’re absolutely impressed with the impact our Tools For Change program accomplished from October 1 - December 31. Our member agencies are always busy during the fall but start to shift their planning efforts to 2024 once December kicks off, and this was by far the busiest quarters this year.

Below is a snapshot of the achievements our #ToolsForChange member agencies have accomplished last quarter as well as an overall rundown of our totals this year. We’re celebrating our amazing network of volunteers, sponsors and donors. We’ve made incredible strides in driving positive change throughout Richmond, which we couldn't have done without YOU!

Here's a snapshot of our Q4 data:

1. Value of borrowed tools: $214,642.16
2. Number of projects completed: 416
3. Number of volunteers: 4,708
4. Number of Member Agencies served: 60
5. New members welcomed: 15
6. Tools loaned: 5,430
7. Total tool orders: 102

And here’s our overall impact in 2023 (TOTAL + quarterly snapshots)

2023:

1. Value of borrowed tools: $809,014.02
2. Number of projects completed: 1,010
3. Number of volunteers: 14,676
4. Number of Member Agencies served: 139
5. New members welcomed: 74
6. Tools loaned: 18,802
7. Total tool orders: 388

Q3:

1. Value of borrowed tools: $206,281.63
2. Number of projects completed: 223
3. Number of volunteers: 3,659
4. Number of Member Agencies served: 50
5. New members welcomed: 21
6. Tools loaned: 4,397
7. Total tool orders: 94

Q2:

1. Value of Borrowed Tools: $326,197.67
2. Number of project completed: 319
3. Number of volunteers: 11,004
4. Number of Member Agencies Served: 62
5. New members welcome: 21
6. Tools loaned: 5,465 Tools Borrowed
7. Total tool orders: 92

Q1:

• Value of Borrowed Tool: $114,533.66
• Number of projects completed: 110
• Number of Volunteers: 2,116 Volunteers
• Member agencies served: 42
• New members welcomed: 18
• Tools loaned: 2,093
• Total tool orders: 59

Together, we've achieved incredible progress, and our impact on the community has been significant. We’re working on compiling our 2023 Impact Report, but until then, here’s our 2015 - 2022 Impact Report.

Your donations and volunteer efforts have played a crucial role in empowering us to serve more projects and member agencies. Thank you for being an integral part of our journey and helping us build a stronger, more vibrant community in Richmond.



Signing off to enjoy a late afternoon stroll with my pup, Lily, along the river. I just love the smell of crisp winter air.

Jamie Frieling

Mission Advancement Manager

PS - Looking for meaningful ways to spend your time in 2024? Visit this link to sign up for a volunteer shift or two! Whatever you choose - we’re thankful for having you in our community.