New Orleans ToolBank

The New Orleans ToolBank serves community-based organizations by providing tools, equipment, and expertise to help them achieve their ambitious goals. Our mission is to empower communities by equipping them with the necessary tools to drive positive change. Our signature tool lending program allows organizations to borrow tools instead of purchasing them, saving funds that can be used to support their mission. Our goal is to disrupt the cycle of inequitable wealth distribution by sharing our resources with qualified community-based organizations, particularly those that lack traditional access or face barriers to resources. By providing equal access to tools, we assist organizations with service or charitable intent to address community problems. The money saved by borrowing ToolBank tools enables member agencies to allocate more resources to their specific missions and essential work. Community-based organizations throughout the city utilize our resources to advance their missions and deliver critical services to diverse populations. ToolBank member agencies include nonprofit organizations, charitable organizations, community service groups, faith-based organizations, schools, universities, and neighbors collaborating to transform their communities. Our signature tool lending model provides, stores, and repairs essential tools and equipment used in construction, demolition, landscaping, cleaning, and special events.

The New Orleans ToolBank is a nonprofit organization that serves community-based groups by providing tools, equipment, and expertise to help them achieve their goals. Instead of purchasing tools, organizations can borrow them through the ToolBank’s tool lending program, allowing them to save funds and direct resources toward their mission. The New Orleans ToolBank provides tools for a variety of community-driven projects, empowering organizations to make a tangible impact. Some of the specific projects that benefit from ToolBank resources include: - Facility maintenance & repair – Helping nonprofits and community centers keep their spaces functional and safe. - Neighborhood clean-ups – Equipping volunteers with tools to remove debris and beautify local areas. - Playground builds – Supporting efforts to create safe and engaging play spaces for children. - School campus improvements – Assisting schools with landscaping, repairs, and upgrades. - Green space reclamation & planting days – Helping communities restore and maintain parks and gardens. - Faith-based mission trips – Supplying tools for service projects that support communities in need. - Special events & fundraisers – Assisting organizations with event equipment. These projects reflect the ToolBank’s commitment to removing barriers and ensuring that organizations have the resources they need to create lasting change. At its core, the New Orleans ToolBank aims to remove barriers for organizations that lack access to essential tools, ensuring they can continue their work in improving communities.