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RVA ToolBOX
Upcoming Workshops
HOME WEATHERIZATION
COMING SOON
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ToolBOX Workshops
Our hands-on workshops focus on building confidence to tackle home maintenance projects. From basic repairs to advanced projects, our expert instructors teach valuable skills at a sliding scale, allowing you to pay what you can.
"The instructor did a fabulous job, she explained things very well. I liked the class and her engaging attitude was, well, super encouraging."
Participant - Power Tools 101
"This is such a great class for creating a foundation of knowledge on homeownership."
Participant - Houses 101
"The workshop made the topic very approachable and I appreciated the focus on hands-on practice and experience."
Participant - Power Tools 201
Highlights
From basic tool use to advanced techniques, our hands-on workshops cover a wide range of topics, including plumbing, electrical work, carpentry, and more. Here's what we accomplished in 2024.
24
We hosted 24 workshops during the first 9 months
300
Participants joined us at our warehouse for home care & repair workshops.
70
Hours of immersive learning focused on skill training and building confidence.
10
Home care topics covered, from basic maintenance to advanced home improvement.
December 4
Recruiting trade professionals to lead upcoming ToolBOX workshops!
The ToolBOX program partners with trade professionals from all types of industries to provide small group workshops that focus on common home care & maintenance projects. From electrical to bath & tile to landscape and garden professionals, if you have a skill that you'd like to share with homeowners from all over the city, ToolBOX is just right for you!
We host ToolBOX workshops throughout the year at different locations based on the project and workshop focus.
Workshop Topics Include
- Basic systems of a home
- Basic plumbing
- Basic electrical
- Weatherization
- Drywall repair
- Home exterior
- Landscape & garden
- MORE!
Benefits of DIY Home Maintenance Training
- Improves health **housing is the key social determinant of health
- Prevent displacement
- Allows seniors to age in place
- Preserves the city’s historic housing stock
- Revitalize neighborhoods
- Stop abandonment
- Become a more resilient city
- Slow the decline / stoke a rise in homeownership
Empowering Our Community, One Workshop at a Time:
With the generous support of a $100,000 grant from Impact 100 Richmond, awarded on October 29, 2024, our ToolBOX Program
is gearing up to make a significant impact. Our goals include:
- Empowering 2,500 homeowners
- Expanding workshop offerings to meet community needs
- Improving participant knowledge and confidence
- Reducing deferred maintenance issues
We extend our deepest gratitude to our founding investors for their invaluable support and belief in our mission. Their generous contributions have made ToolBOX possible and have empowered countless individuals to become confident and skilled homeowners. We are truly grateful for their partnership.
Altria Group - Eaton Corporation - Impact 100 Richmond
Davis Elkins Foundation - The Community Foundation for a greater Richmond
