Altria Volunteers and Acclaimed Artist Hamilton Glass Transform Richmond ToolBank’s Southside Hubs in Colorful Day of Service
June 30, 2026
Volunteers painting on Richmond ToolBank’s Southside Tool Hubs across the ToolBank warehouse. Photo courtesy of Richmond ToolBank.
RICHMOND, VA — June 30, 2026 — The Richmond ToolBank warehouse was full of paint, sawdust, and nearly 100 volunteers during Altria’s colorful day of community service. In partnership with the Community Foundation for Greater Richmond and local mural artist Hamilton Glass, the massive effort focused on decorating and revitalizing ToolBank’s Southside Tool Hubs to better serve the Southside Richmond community.
Destined for Broad Rock Sports Complex on Southside Richmond, volunteers spent the day applying vibrant designs for vibrancy and representation of the projects, volunteers, and hard work that resonates with Richmond ToolBank’s mission. As volunteers painted inside the ToolBank’s warehouse just off of 64, others assembled and constructed picnic tables outside to be donated to nonprofits in need with Richmond ToolBank’s Building Change program.
“These vibrant hubs will serve as a lasting resource for Southside neighborhoods and for our community onward" said Richmond ToolBank crew member.
Amplifying Community Voices Through Art
Central to the project's success was the leadership of Hamilton Glass, a Richmond-based artist renowned for crafting large-scale public murals and collaborative projects that amplify community identities. With his guidance, volunteers transformed the hubs into bold visual landmarks representing Richmond ToolBank’s community-based organizations and the work they do..
Glass’ artistic works can be viewed and admired in Richmond, VA, Pittsburgh, PA, Virginia Beach, VA, Silver Spring, Maryland and other regions. Stemming from a background in architecture and design, Glass was an invaluable asset to crafting Altria’s project day.
Richmond ToolBank is incredibly proud to partner with Glass, Community Foundation of Greater Richmond, and Altria to merge functional community resources with inspiring public art for Southside Richmond.
Completed Tool Hubs at Broad Rock Sports Complex. Photo courtesy of Richmond ToolBank.
Collective Volunteerism
Altria’s Southside ToolHub project demonstrates the lasting impact that volunteer efforts can have on our community.
Richmond ToolBank’s community-based organization project sites range all throughout the Greater Richmond area. When community members from Southside Richmond travel to the ToolBank, it can take up to an hour round-trip to pick up and return tools for their projects. The implementation of Southside ToolHubs lessens transportation barriers, time, and efforts.
The Southside Hub Murals now shine bright, standing as a testament to what can be achieved when corporate citizenship, artistic vision, and non-profit dedication align.
Volunteers building picnic tables at the Richmond ToolBank warehouse, during a building change program event. Photo courtesy of Richmond ToolBank.
About Richmond ToolBank
Empowering & Building a Vibrant Richmond, One Tool at a Time
The Richmond ToolBank is a nonprofit organization dedicated to lending tools, equipment, and expertise to community-based organizations and individuals to empower their most ambitious goals. As part of a national network of ToolBanks and Disaster Services hubs, the Richmond ToolBank serves as a force multiplier for the community, removing barriers to success for community revitalization and support.
Its flagship Tool Lending program bridges financial gaps by providing access to tools at just 6% of their retail value. To date, Richmond ToolBank has supported hundreds of organizations, generating more than $10 million in tool cost savings reinvested directly into nonprofit programs and projects.
Learn more at richmondtoolbank.org
About Altria
Altria is a leading corporate citizen dedicated to investing in the communities where its employees live and work. Through robust volunteer programs and strategic philanthropic partnerships, Altria helps drive positive, lasting change across the Greater Richmond region.
Learn more at altria.com
About Community Foundation of Greater Richmond
Community Foundation of Greater Richmond connects communities and changemakers in the Greater Richmond Area. They redefined local philanthropy, fostering connections around a shared sense of place and purpose.
Learn more at cfrichmond.org
About Hamilton Glass
Hamilton Glass is an iconic Richmond-based artist and public muralist. His work focuses on using art as a catalyst for social change, community engagement, and public dialogue, creating vibrant spaces that reflect and amplify the voices of the people who live there.
Learn more at
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Media contact:
Kayla Telleria, Marketing Coordinator
Email: Kayla@richmondtoolbank.org
Website: richmondtoolbank.org
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