2024 Highlights
2024 in Review: Building Change, Tools for Change, and So Much More!
What a year it’s been! As we look back on 2024, we’re bursting with pride about all we’ve accomplished together. With the support of volunteers, members, and our community, Richmond ToolBank has made some serious strides in creating lasting change. Let’s take a quick look at what we achieved this year!
Building Change: Volunteers Making a Difference
Building Change is all about bringing people together to roll up their sleeves and make a real impact. In 2024, we had 1,061 amazing volunteers join us to build
736 pieces of outdoor furniture! These weren’t just any pieces – they went to awesome organizations like Village Green, the Midlothian YMCA, and New Kent Parks, creating beautiful, lasting spaces for our community.
And it’s not just about building things – we also provided over 150 hours of tool education! Volunteers left feeling more confident with power tools in hand, and hopefully, inspired to take on future projects that make a difference.
Tools for Change: Powering Projects Across Central Virginia
When we talk about impact, Tools for Change is a big part of it. This year, our warehouse helped power 1,162 projects across Central Virginia. How? By lending out 23,333 tools – that’s a 24% increase from last year! All told, we saved our members over $940,000, meaning they could focus their budgets on what really matters: their incredible community programs.
And get this – all that tool value (about $974,958!) was accessed for just $33,849 in fees. Talk about a win-win for our local organizations!
ToolBOX Workshops: Building Confidence, One Skill at a Time
We’re also proud of the 43 ToolBOX workshops we held in 2024. These workshops equipped over 300 current and future homeowners with new skills, giving them the confidence to tackle home improvement projects – big or small. It’s all about empowering people with the tools (literally!) they need to succeed.
YOU (yes, you) can register for a workshop too - check our schedule & register today.
Hammers & Ales: A Day of Fun, Teamwork, and Giving Back
Our annual Hammers & Ales event was a smashing success! 40 teams came together to build 38 pieces of furniture for the community. It was a day of good times, great company, and, of course, some serious teamwork. And the best part? Those 38 pieces are now helping out local organizations and making Richmond an even better place to live.
Thanks to all of you who made 2024 such an incredibly productive year. We couldn’t have done it without you, and we can’t wait to keep building, growing, and changing the Richmond community together in 2025.
