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Help us continue to share the tools our neighborhoods need,\u00a0steward<\/span>\u00a0the spaces we share, and repair the things we own by\u00a0becoming a monthly donor.<\/em><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0No monthly gift is too small or big![\/vc_cta][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Join The Tool Library and community partners for our Spring and Fall Service Days taking place across Buffalo!<\/h1>\n

\u201cVolunteering is the ultimate exercise in democracy. You vote in elections once a year, but when you volunteer, you vote every day about the kind of community you want to live in.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

We believe that a strong community is a civically engaged community. We put our tools to work improving the places we share through large-scale community projects such as neighborhood clean-ups, tree-plantings, community gardens, and public art installations. Each year we help organize and facilitate more than a dozen community service events in partnership with block clubs, community groups, and neighborhood organizations.<\/p>\n

These events bring together community members, teach new hands-on skills, and help steward public spaces like parks, gardens, and trails. More than just picking up trash or planting a tree, Service Days at The Tool Library are about reconnecting neighbors, harnessing the power of collective action to address quality of life issues, and building a culture of stewardship over the spaces we share.<\/p>\n

Most events take place on Saturday mornings and last no longer than three hours. Please plan to bring your cellphone, as volunteers will need to sign a digital waiver before participating in each event.[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=”black” css=”.vc_custom_1718811083634{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

Thank you to our Service Day Sponsors!<\/h2>\n

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If you plan to attend an event please RSVP by using the form below. <\/strong>Note: if you are attending with a group or organizations, each person will need to register individually.<\/p>\n

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