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Last post, we shared the progress our Tools for Change program made in Q1 and now, we’re covering Building Change & our ToolBOX workshops (psstt - we’ve got some exciting news on that front). Building Change: Hands-On Heroes! Our Building Change volunteers have been busy bees, and the results are simply beautiful! In Q1, 110 dedicated individuals put their skills and energy to work, hand-building 45 gorgeous outdoor pieces . Imagine relaxing on one of the 23 picnic tables or 17 park benches crafted with care, or adding a touch of green with the 3 planter benches and 2 Adirondack chairs . These thoughtfully crafted items have been donated to vital community spaces such as Richmond Public Libraries , Shalom Farms , and the All City Arts Club , creating tangible improvements that everyone can enjoy. It's amazing to see the direct impact of your hands-on contributions! 🎉 HUGE News for ToolBOX! Welcome, Morgan! 🎉 Get ready to pop the confetti because we have some seriously exciting news to share about our ToolBOX program! We are absolutely thrilled to announce that we've welcomed Morgan Day as our first full-time Program Coordinator! Morgan's passion, dedication, and expertise are truly infectious, and having her in a full-time role is going to be a game-changer for our homeowner workshops. Get ready for an even wider range of diverse topics, more convenient scheduling options, and even more expert-led learning opportunities designed to help you level up your DIY skills and tackle those home projects with confidence! We're so stoked to see ToolBOX flourish under Morgan's leadership. Here's a peek at the skills being unlocked through ToolBOX: We hosted 8 total workshops Covering topics from Power Tools 101 and Drywall to Home Energy , Home Maintenance , and Electrical basics . That's 14 hours of valuable instruction delivered! With 71 enthusiastic participants learning new skills. And the feedback has been fantastic! Here's what some of our participants had to say: "Our teacher was great! I felt comfortable asking "silly" questions and the answers she provided were well considered and informative." "These workshops have been so informative! I appreciate the ability to practice and ask questions relevant to my experience and home projects." Feeling Inspired? Let's Keep the Momentum Going! 💪 Want to continue being a vital part of the ToolBank's mission to empower change? Here's how you can get even more involved: Volunteer Your Time: Join our friendly team every Wednesday from 9 AM to 12 PM . Every helping hand makes a significant difference in keeping our operations running smoothly! Donate to Fuel Change: Your financial contributions directly support our Tools for Change program, enabling us to equip even more community projects with the resources they need to thrive. Donate today and be a catalyst for good: https://giving.classy.org/campaign/646752/donate Build with Your Team: Looking for a rewarding and impactful team-building activity? Organize a custom Building Change session! Email Toby at toby@richmondtoolbank.org to schedule your team build and make a tangible difference together. Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts, for being such an essential part of the ToolBank family and for helping us build a stronger, more vibrant Central Virginia. We're absolutely thrilled to see what incredible things we can accomplish together in the rest of 2025! Cheers, Jamie