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The ToolBank concept was created in Atlanta in 1991 with the idea of neighbors helping neighbors by giving their time and loaning their tools to do home repairs for their neighbors in need. In 2008, ToolBank USA was launched to replicate the model and establish ToolBanks throughout the United States. The ToolBank’s signature lending model allows charities to focus on their mission by relying on ToolBanks to provide, store, and repair critically-needed tools and equipment. ToolBanks share their resources with charitable groups so they can equip volunteers to efficiently complete work in less time, with the right tools, at minimal costs. Using ToolBank tools, community-based organizations avoid the expense of purchasing, repairing, and storing tools. Each year, the ToolBank recognizes a ToolBank Affiliate who has been outstanding in furthering the mission and vision of the ToolBank.
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The power of borrowing💰...now THIS is the power of ToolBank!🔨🙌 🏘️During @dallashabitat for Humanity's annual Rock the Block in Dallas, our South Central Disaster Services Hub provided the tools and equipment volunteers needed to complete 90 projects across 23 addresses in the historic Joppa neighborhood. 📣And the savings speak for themselves! 💸$17,000+ in retail value of tools and equipment provided. 🛠️Just $511 in ToolBank lending fees. 🙌That's more than $16,500 in savings that Habitat for Humanity could put toward other important work in the Dallas community! We're honored to serve as Habitat's official tool and equipment sponsor and so grateful for the opportunity to help make this incredible week possible. A huge thank-you to Habitat for Humanity, Matt Saunders, and every volunteer who showed up ready to make a difference. When organizations have access to the tools they need, they can accomplish so much more!🛠️💙 #toolbank #toolsforchange #dallas #habitatforhumanity #rocktheblock

📺Featured in the news🛠️ Something special is happening in Dallas, and we're grateful to have played a small part!💙🙌 🏘️@dallashabitat for Humanity's annual Rock the Block brought volunteers, community partners, and neighbors together to support the historic Joppa neighborhood through 90 projects across 23 addresses. Our South Central Disaster Services Hub and Territory Manager, Matt Saunders, was honored to help equip the effort as Habitat's official tool and equipment sponsor. And beyond providing tools, our team also rolled up their sleeves to lend a hand at The Neighborhood Kitchen!🍽️ Want to see more of the impact? Check out this feature from WFAA's Good Morning Texas highlighting the work happening at The Neighborhood Kitchen. 📺 Watch the story: https://www.wfaa.com/article/entertainment/television/programs/good-morning-texas/serving-up-soul-food-in-historic-joppa/287-9502a96e-dc5e-404b-bad4-56ed379028d8 🫶Thank you, Habitat for Humanity, for letting us be part of something so meaningful!🛠️💙 #toolbank #toolsforchange #dallas #habitatforhumanity #rocktheblock

🛠️Helping equip an entire neighborhood🏘️ What happens when an entire community comes together with the right tools for the job? Incredible things!🛠️💪 👷Our South Central Disaster Services Hub and Territory Manager, Matt Saunders, were thrilled to partner with @dallashabitat for their annual Rock the Block event, helping equip volunteers with the tools and equipment needed to make a lasting difference in the historic Joppa neighborhood. 🧰As the official tool and equipment sponsor, ToolBank helped support 90 projects across 23 addresses, giving volunteers the resources they needed to roll up their sleeves and get to work! 🤝We're incredibly grateful to Habitat for Humanity for inviting us to be part of this amazing week of service. It's partnerships like these that remind us what's possible when communities come together to build something better.🛠️💙 #toolbank #toolsforchange #dallas #habitatforhumanity #rocktheblock

🏃‍♂️340+ miles. One 5K. An incredible $6,200+ raised for disaster relief!🛠️💙 Noah Smock, our Director of Resource Development, has officially crossed the finish line on his Lace Up Like It’s 1995 campaign, and what a journey it has been!👟 After months of miles, training, and fundraising, Noah took on the Baltimore Running Festival 5K on October 17 and kept running toward a bigger goal: supporting ToolBank Disaster Services. Thanks to the generosity of our amazing supporters, this campaign raised more than $6,200 to help equip communities and volunteers when disaster strikes. 🙌 🎥 Catch Noah's final video and celebrate the finish line with us! 👉 https://youtu.be/MJPBJAWeyoc?si=lQmqjuuCDPPW5CK6 A huge THANK YOU to everyone who donated, cheered him on, and helped make every mile count. Now that's what we call going the extra mile! 🛠️💙 #toolbank #toolsforchange #laceup #5K #runningforacause

📣 Calling all our friends and supporters in New Orleans! Jigsaws & Jambalaya is coming, and we want YOU to join us! 🛠️🍲 On November 17 from 5:30–7:30 PM, the New Orleans ToolBank is opening its doors for an evening of food, fun, and community! Come experience the impact of the ToolBank firsthand. Tour the warehouse, meet the team, and discover how the New Orleans ToolBank equips nonprofits, schools, churches, and volunteer groups across Greater New Orleans to do more good in their communities. 💙 🎫 Tickets are FREE, but advance registration is required! Every attendee must register and present their ticket for entry. 🛠️ Already a ToolBank member? Bring along a prospective member organization! If your guest joins the ToolBank, your organization will receive a $10 Tool Credit toward future tool reservations. 💵 📍 New Orleans ToolBank | 2801 Marais Street 📅 November 17 | 5:30–7:30 PM 🎟️ Reserve your FREE tickets: https://secure.givelively.org/event/toolbank-usa-inc-new-orleans-la/jigsaws-and-jambalaya We'd love to see our New Orleans community come together for a great evening and celebrate the power of tools, teamwork, and doing good! 🛠️💙 #toolbank #toolsforchange #neworleans #friendraiser #jambalaya

🪣Showing up for Southern Colorado🏔️ When flooding impacts a community, recovery starts with neighbors helping neighbors.💪💙 Last week, ToolBank Disaster Services helped support flood relief efforts in Pagosa Springs and Durango, CO, with 192 @Grainger disaster-relief buckets headed to the region. Our friends at The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services are transporting the buckets to the local Emergency Operations Center (EOC), where they’ll be distributed to individuals impacted by the recent flooding. And we’re not stopping there, Jaime Valle, our Rocky Mountain Territory Manager, is also in conversations with Colorado Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (COVOAD) to explore opportunities to get additional tools into the area as recovery efforts continue. Huge thanks to Grainger and The Salvation Army EDS for helping get essential supplies where they’re needed most. Together, we’re helping communities take the next steps toward recovery.🛠️💙 #toolbank #toolsforchange #colorado #teamgrainger #salvationarmy

🛠️WHEN PLANS CHANGE, THE MISSION TO HELP DOESN’T!🌳 In Milton, FL, recovery from Hurricane Isaias means being ready to roll up your sleeves wherever help is needed. ToolBank Disaster Services Director Bill Hess joined Pastor Laura from @faithresponders and student volunteers from @standrewsbaystemacademy to tackle fallen trees and clear debris where the Faith Responders are staying.🌳💪 The group originally planned to help with a meal distribution, but when cleanup needs took priority, they pivoted and got to work. That's the spirit and flexibility that goes into disaster response: seeing a need, adapting, and showing up for one another.🤝🪚 A HUGE THANK YOU to Faith Responders for their continued service to communities impacted by this hurricane, and to Mrs. Vickers, Principal of St. Andrews Bay STEM Academy, for allowing these students to volunteer, helping make this hands-on service opportunity possible. And to all the student volunteers, thank you for bringing your energy and compassion to help the community recover.👏 🎓 A little about St. Andrews Bay STEM Academy: This college-prep, STEM-focused private high school makes academics hands-on, fun, and affordable. Students don't just learn; they experience education in unique, engaging ways. What a great example of putting learning into action and making a difference beyond the classroom!🔬🧰 When disaster strikes, recovery takes teamwork, flexibility, and people willing to step up wherever they're needed.🛠️💙 #toolbank #toolsforchange #toolsforhope #disasterservices #hurricaneisaias #milton #florida #faithresponders #flexibility

🚗💨HEY LOS ANGELES...WE'RE A MONTH AWAY FROM OUR VETERANS WEEKEND CAR SHOW!🚗💨 Something BIG is rolling into North Brea this Veterans Day Weekend. Join us for the 1st-ever ToolBank Car Show, a high-energy, family-friendly event packed with incredible rides, community vibes, and a great cause!🙌 📍 The Home Depot – North Brea 📅 Saturday, November 14, 2026 ⏰ 10 AM – 3 PM 🏆 Judging & Trophy Presentation: 2 PM (Compete for 🥇🥈🥉 place prizes) 🎉 FREE to the public | Kid-friendly | Community-focused 🎟️Register your car or become a sponsor here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/veterans-day-weekend-car-show Bring the crew, bring the kids, and come experience a brand-new tradition supporting ToolBank Disaster Services. Let’s show up, show off, and make some noise, LA!🔊🔥

🪣COMMUNITY IN ACTION: SHOWING UP WHEN IT MATTERS MOST!💙 The impact of partnership was on full display in Milton, FL, as ToolBank Disaster Services and @catholiccharitiesnwfl came together to help residents recover from Hurricane Isaias. Thanks to the generosity of @Grainger and the support of our disaster relief partners, residents received 800 disaster-relief buckets packed with essential cleanup supplies, along with 222 shovels to help tackle the debris left behind by the storm.🛠️💪 The turnout was incredible! Check out these photos showing stacks of buckets ready to go, volunteers loading supplies into vehicles, and a line of cars filled with community members ready to begin cleanup. 📊 Here's what this distribution meant for the community: 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 1,706 individuals reached 🧑 1,175 adults 🚸 531 children Behind every number is a person, a family, and a community working toward recovery.🏘️ The storm may pass, but recovery takes a community. We're proud to be part of it.🛠️💙 #toolbank #toolsforchange #toolsforhope #disasterservices #hurricaneisaias #milton #florida #teamgrainger #catholiccharities

🔥A POST-STORM REMINDER: HAZARDS CAN IGNITE IN AN INSTANT.⚠️ While supporting Hurricane Isaias recovery efforts in Milton, FL, ToolBank Disaster Services Director Bill Hess captured footage of a fire that broke out when a leaking generator ignited flammable liquids, setting nearby brush ablaze. Thankfully, first responders arrived quickly and extinguished the flames before the fire could spread to surrounding trees, homes, and businesses. We are grateful for their swift action and dedication to keeping the community safe!🚒🧑‍🚒👏 As cleanup efforts continue across impacted communities, please remain vigilant and follow local safety guidance. ToolBank is proud to support the volunteers and organizations helping with cleanup, and we're thankful for the first responders who help keep those communities safe.💙🛠️ #toolbank #toolsforchange #toolsforhope #disasterservices #hurricaneisaias #milton #florida

🌀THE STORM HAS PASSED, BUT THE DANGERS HAVEN’T.🛠️ ToolBank Disaster Services Director Bill Hess is in Milton, FL, teaming up with @faithresponders to get tools into the hands of volunteers working hard to clean up after Hurricane Isaias.💪 But while flying his drone in the area, Bill came across a fire caused by a leaking generator. Thankfully, first responders extinguished it before it spread to nearby structures.🔥🙏 This is an important reminder that even after the winds die down, serious hazards can remain. As communities begin cleanup and recovery, please take extra precautions to protect yourself, your family, and your neighbors. ⚠️ POST-HURRICANE SAFETY REMINDERS 🔌Generator safety: Never operate a generator indoors, in a garage, or near windows and doors. Keep it outdoors at least 20 feet from your home, and never refuel it while running or hot. Check for fuel leaks before use. ⚡Downed power lines: Stay far away from fallen wires and anything touching them. Assume every downed line is energized and report it to your utility company or emergency services. 🌳Fallen trees and debris: Watch for unstable trees, hanging branches, nails, broken glass, and other sharp objects. Leave dangerous tree removal to trained professionals. 🌊Floodwater: Avoid flooded roads and standing water, which may conceal hazards or contain sewage and other contaminants. Never drive through floodwaters. 🧤Protect yourself during cleanup: Wear sturdy, closed-toe boots, heavy-duty gloves, eye protection, and other appropriate protective equipment. Take breaks and stay hydrated. 🧹Mold and contaminated materials: Use appropriate protection when handling wet materials, and avoid disturbing suspected asbestos or other hazardous substances. ToolBank is proud to work alongside partners like Faith Responders to support volunteers and communities through recovery. Our tools help people get to work safely.🦺🧤🥽 Stay alert, follow local emergency guidance, and remember that recovery is a marathon, not a sprint.🛠️💙 #toolbank #toolsforchange #toolsforhope #disasterservices #hurricaneisaias #milton #florida #safetytips #faithresponders

🪣800 DISASTER-RELIEF BUCKETS. ONE COMMUNITY. A POWERFUL PARTNERSHIP.🌀💙 Milton, FL, is facing extensive cleanup following Hurricane Isaias, with downed trees and debris impacting the community. Today, ToolBank Disaster Services is teaming up with @catholiccharitiesnwfl to help residents take the next step toward recovery. ToolBank Disaster Services Director Bill Hess joined Matthew Knee, President & CEO of Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida, to highlight today's distribution of 800 @Grainger disaster-relief buckets at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Milton.🛠️🪣 Packed with essential cleanup supplies and tools, these buckets will help residents tackle debris and begin putting their communities back together. As Catholic Charities approaches its 100th anniversary, Matthew shared an important reminder: approximately 90% of the people they serve are non-Catholic. Their services are for everyone, and all are welcome!🙏❤️ This is what disaster recovery looks like: organizations coming together, sharing resources, and meeting communities where they are. No single organization can do it alone, but through strong partnerships, we can get critical supplies into the hands of people who need them most. A HUGE THANK YOU to Grainger for providing these 800 disaster-relief buckets and to Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida for helping connect these resources with Milton residents. Your partnership is helping turn preparation into action and compassion into community recovery!💪 When disaster strikes, partnerships make the difference. ToolBank Disaster Services is proud to help communities recover, one tool and one helping hand at a time.🛠️💙 #toolbank #toolsforchange #toolsforhope #disasterservices #hurricaneisaias #milton #florida #teamgrainger #catholiccharities

💕It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month!💕 This year, we’re honoring the theme: “Every Story is Unique, Every Journey Matters.”💗 💞Today, and every day, we stand with those whose lives have been touched by breast cancer, including members of our ToolBank family.💝Let’s celebrate their courage, strength, and hope, and remember that no one should face breast cancer alone.💞 #toolbank #toolsforchange #breastcancerawareness #october #inoctoberwewearpink #hope #courage #strength #support #together #courage #everyjourneymatters #pinkforacause #togetherwefight

🛠️Out West, our tools are helping communities prepare for a safer future!🌿 Since September, our West Coast Territory Manager, Art Garciacano, has been supporting a series of community cleanup events in Altadena, CA, where volunteers are rolling up their sleeves to clear brush and overgrown vegetation that can increase wildfire risk.🔥🧑‍🚒 As this need grew, ToolBank Disaster Services established a satellite location in Altadena to get essential tools and equipment into the hands of the people doing this important work. With resources closer to the community, we can better support ongoing cleanup efforts and help neighbors take action to build a safer, more resilient Altadena.🏘️🤝 We’re grateful to Art and all the community partners working together to support recovery and wildfire preparedness. When communities have the tools they need, incredible things happen!🧰🛠️ 📸 Take a look at these photos from a recent cleanup event with ToolBank tools and our new Altadena satellite location! #toolbank #toolsforchange #altadena #volunteer #wildfires #disasterpreparedness

🌀THE STORM HAS PASSED, AND THE WORK OF RECOVERY BEGINS!🛠️ Good news from Panama City...ToolBank Disaster Services Director Bill Hess is back at our warehouse following Hurricane Isaias, and we're thankful to report no damage to our facility!🙌 Now, Bill is connecting with our disaster relief partners to coordinate cleanup efforts and help impacted communities get back on their feet.🤝 🪣NEED CLEANUP SUPPLIES? WE'RE READY TO HELP! We will have @Grainger disaster-relief buckets stocked with trash bags available to help community members tackle debris cleanup. We're working today to get essential supplies where they're needed most. 🚚 A BIG THANK YOU to @fordphilanthropy for providing the F-350 truck that will help Bill transport these supplies throughout the community. Your support helps us bring critical resources directly to the people who need them. To everyone in the Florida Panhandle area, please continue to follow local guidance, watch for downed power lines and other hazards, and never enter floodwaters. Stay safe as cleanup gets underway! The storm comes first. Recovery comes next. And ToolBank Disaster Services is here to help communities take that next step.🛠️💙 #toolbank #toolsforchange #toolsforhope #disasterservices #hurricaneisaias #panamacity #gulfcoast #teamgrainger #ford #f350 #fordphilanthropy

🌀HURRICANE ISAIAS IS MOVING IN, AND TOOLBANK IS KEEPING A CLOSE EYE ON CONDITIONS.🌧️ ToolBank Disaster Services Director Bill Hess has been out and about in Panama City, checking conditions as Hurricane Isaias approaches. From the warehouse to the roads to the beach, the rain is falling, the winds are picking up, and the storm is making its presence known.🌊💨 Thankfully, Bill is outfitted in his @Carhartt gear to help keep him warm and dry while monitoring conditions in the field!🦺🥾 Our team is preparing to support impacted communities as soon as it’s safe to begin recovery efforts. 💙 To everyone in the storm’s path: 🏠 Follow local emergency management guidance. 📱 Stay informed through official weather updates. ⚠️ Avoid unnecessary travel and stay away from dangerous surf, flooding, and high winds. Please stay safe, Florida! The storm comes first. Recovery comes next. ToolBank has tools and equipment ready for community-based organizations and volunteers to borrow at NO COST when conditions allow.🛠️ #toolbank #toolsforchange #toolsforhope #disasterservices #hurricaneisaias #panamacity #gulfcoast #carhartt

🌀TOOLBANK DISASTER SERVICES IS READY TO RESPOND!🛠️ With Hurricane Isaias approaching, Bill Hess and our Disaster Services team are standing by with trailers loaded with the tools and equipment communities will need to begin recovery.🚛🔨 🚨To everyone in the storm’s path: Stay safe, follow local emergency guidance, and know that we’ll be ready to help as soon as it’s safe to get to work. Our tools and equipment will be available for community-based organizations and volunteers to borrow at NO COST to help communities clean up, rebuild, and recover.💪 The storm comes first. Recovery comes next. We’ll be ready!🛠️💙 #toolbank #toolsforchange #toolsforhope #disasterservices #hurricaneisaias #panamacity #gulfcoast

🌀BAY COUNTY IS PREPARING, AND TOOLBANK IS READY TO HELP.🪣 Last night, ToolBank Disaster Services partnered with @rebuildbaycounty to help Bay County residents prepare for Hurricane Isaias, distributing an incredible 800 @Grainger disaster-relief buckets and 222 shovels to the community!💪🛠️ ToolBank Disaster Services Director Bill Hess joined Rebuild Bay County Executive Director Donna Pilson at the A.D. Harris Community Resilience Center to get these essential supplies into residents' hands ahead of the storm. A huge THANK YOU to Grainger for providing the disaster-relief buckets and to Rebuild Bay County for their continued commitment to helping the community prepare, respond, and recover. Partnerships like these make a real difference when it matters most!🤝❤️ 🌀STAY SAFE, BAY COUNTY! If you're in the path of Hurricane Isaias: 🏠 Follow guidance from local emergency management officials. 📱 Keep your phone charged and monitor official weather updates. 💧 Have water, food, medications, flashlights, and other essentials ready. 🚗 Avoid unnecessary travel as conditions deteriorate. ⚠️ Never drive or walk through flooded roads or areas. 🌧️ Stay indoors and away from windows during dangerous conditions. ❤️ Check on neighbors, family members, and anyone who may need additional assistance. The storm comes first. Recovery comes next. Once conditions are safe, ToolBank Disaster Services will be ready with tools and equipment for community-based organizations and volunteers to borrow at NO COST, helping communities get to work on cleanup and recovery.🛠️💪 Stay safe, Bay County. We're with you!💙 #toolbank #toolsforchange #toolsforhope #disasterservices #hurricaneisaias #teamgrainger #rebuild #baycounty #florida #gulfcoast

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