A home of our own.

The Tool Library is working to raise $1 million to acquire and renovate its new historic home at 2626 Main Street.

Situated in a crucial area of Buffalo, easily accessible to communities in need, The Tool Library’s new location offers four times the space of our previous site with ample parking, a full basement, and office space on the second floor.

A successful campaign will enable us to establish a vital civic asset that strengthens our community, fortifies our organization’s financial stability and program efficacy, and scales our impact across Western New York. It’s a commitment to empowering people and fostering lasting change in our communities.

We’ve purchased our home — now we need your help to start renovations!

Thanks to the incredible generosity of donors, foundations and the Western New York community, we’re halfway to our goal! Launched in April 2024, Phase 1 of the capital campaign reached its $500,000 goal in September 2024, which allowed us to successfully close on our property and become the proud new owners of 2626 Main Street!

Since the campaign launch, membership has also surged from 1,421 to 1,900 members—marking the largest single-year growth in the organization’s history. Now, we’re turning our focus to Phase 2 of the campaign, with a goal of raising another $500,000 for critical renovations and building enhancements to bring The Tool Library’s full vision to life.

This includes repairing and restoring the building’s historic storefront, new exterior signage, energy efficiency improvements, updating and relocating major building systems, and interior demolition and reconfiguration of available space.

2626 Main Street provides us with the firm foundation we need to continue building a sharing economy that focuses on meeting people’s basic needs, reducing inequality, and improving quality of life for all in WNY.

This is more than just a building. It’s a cornerstone for the community. It’s our home. We are currently seeking a mix of sources—private philanthropy, public funds, corporate partnerships, and individual donors to make our vision a reality.