Equipping Stronger Communities
Amplifying Impact in Houston and Beyond
From beautifying school campuses to supporting disaster relief efforts, the Houston ToolBank amplifies positive impact through tool sharing and training.
Driving Tangible Change
Since 2014, the Houston ToolBank has increased the capacity of organizations to make a difference – whether through home repairs, days of service, voter registration, environmental cleanups, or disaster relief.
Tools Borrowed
590,000+
Partner Organizations
1,000+
Tool Cost Savings
$18.8 Million
“We know that we all learn differently, but when you use hands-on teaching methods the impact is long lasting. The staff were exceptionally skilled, kind and nurturing with our students. They adapted to meet all of the different needs. As a result, our students came away from the Tool School program with much more confidence and competence using various tools.”
The HUB Houston
Partner
How We Impact Our Community
Making a Difference in Our Community Every Day
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Awarded for Excellence
Neighborhood Builders Award, Bank of America, 2023
Certificate of Recognition, City of Houston Council Member Amy Peck, District A, 2024
Certificate of Recognition, City of Houston Council Member Mario Castillo, District H, 2024
Certificate of Celebration, Harris County Commissioner Adrian Garcia, Precinct 2, 2024
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Tool School Training Program
Tool School equips participants with the knowledge and confidence to safely and properly wield hand and power tools in a hands-on learning environment. Check out the Tool School page to learn more about the program and its impacts so far.
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Disaster Preparedness
We partner with disaster response organizations, including eight City of Houston Council Member Districts, year-round to ensure critical recovery tools are positioned across our community to ensure a swift response to natural disasters and other emergency events.
Previous Impact Reports
Explore our annual reports for a breakdown of yearly operations and accomplishments.
Hurricane Harvey Disaster Support Impact
Saved from Tools Borrowed
>$2.2 Million
Tools Borrowed
57,903
Projects Supported
5,008
“The Houston ToolBank is an outstanding organization that has significantly contributed to District A and the City of Houston. They allow our constituents to recover quickly after disasters through access to tools and resources that may not have been available otherwise. The Houston ToolBank has been an integral part of District A’s disaster recovery plan, and I am so thankful for their help and partnership.”
Amy Peck
City of Houston Council Member, District A
Houston ToolBank Partners
Empowering Action with Urban Harvest
The mission of Urban Harvest is to be a catalyst in transforming food accessibility in Greater Houston. Urban Harvest aims to achieve this by fostering strong partnerships with local farmers and gardeners, operating vibrant Farmers Markets, initiating mobile markets, and providing comprehensive garden education.
- HTB Member Since: September 2016
- Total HTB Tools Borrowed: 3,014
- Projects Supported by HTB Tools: 147
- Total Value of Tools Borrowed: $107,468
“One of the standout aspects of collaborating with the Houston ToolBank is the significant impact on resource conservation. This, in turn, has translated into substantial budget savings, allowing us to redirect funds directly toward enhancing schools, supporting homeowners, and fostering community gardens.”
