TOGETHER, we raised $1,090!
Want to know what you missed at our Cheers for Charity event? Let's recap!
- Four Fantastic Events: The ToolBank crew had a blast hosting four outreach events that brought together friends, volunteers, donors, and community members.
- Two Beautiful Benches: While enjoying a pint, people helped us paint two stunning benches that were donated to MAD RVA adding a touch of creativity to our community.
- Team Bonding and Trivia: Our team had a blast bonding over tool-themed trivia, proving that we're not only good at giving back but also at having a good time.
- Community Clean-Up: Over 25 volunteers, including members from Fahrenheit Advisors and Dyke Nelson Architecture joined us to upgrade two sections of Scott's Addition, creating safer walkways for pedestrians and revitalizing Rosemoore Park.
Here’s the Impact of Your Donations: We raised $1,090 at Starr Hill and your donations directly support our Tools for Change program, enabling us to provide essential tools and resources to our community. With this donation, we've HIT our $20,000 goal. The more the raise means we can make our 10,000 tool lending warehouse better equipped to support our network over over 530 member agencies.
And From the Richmond ToolBank Crew to YOU, we want to THANK YOU! We want to express our sincere gratitude to everyone who attended, volunteered, and donated to our Cheers for Charity event. Your support is invaluable. We can’t wait to see how much more good we can do together in 2024!
Signing off to try out a new autumnal recipe, there’s an apple strudel that’s ready to be baked!
Cheers,
Jamie
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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