Q1 Highlights - Tools for Change

Wow, Q1 already in the rearview mirror? Time really does fly when you're making a difference! We here at the ToolBank are absolutely buzzing with excitement to share the incredible impact we've made together in the first three months of 2025. Get ready to high-five yourself, because you played a HUGE part in all of this!

Tools for Change 🛠️

Our flagship Tools for Change program continues to be the heart and soul of what we do, providing vital resources to the amazing organizations working tirelessly in our community. And let us tell you, your support has been nothing short of phenomenal!

We were so touched by the heartfelt words from Start 1 Spark, "Grateful to have the ToolBank as a resource!" 🙌 That simple sentence speaks volumes about the impact we're creating together.

This past quarter, thanks to you, we equipped a staggering 96 community projects with over $102,000 worth of tools! Can you believe it? That's a whole lot of hammers, drills, and saws getting into the hands of those who need them most. This incredible achievement was powered by the dedication of 2,399 amazing volunteers who rolled up their sleeves and put these tools to work.

We also had the privilege of hearing firsthand from organizations like Tech for Troops about the significant savings they achieved on essential equipment. They shared that by borrowing from the ToolBank, they saved a bundle on chairs, tables, and safety cones, allowing them to host 300 guests for a crucial event while staying within budget. Stories like these truly highlight the real and tangible change our tools facilitate.

Here's a snapshot of the impact:

96 total projects empowered
2,399 dedicated volunteers equipped
2,824 essential tools borrowed
A whopping $102,396.72 value of tools in action!
And our members only spent a collective $6,536.26 to access these vital resources.

We're so proud to support incredible organizations like Henrico County HEART, Sacred Heart Center, Tech for Troops, Woodland Restoration Foundation, Start 1 Spark, and Rise Against Hunger. Each of these groups is making a real difference in Central Virginia, and we're honored to play a part in their success.