STATUS: Open

SERVICE AREA: Detroit and the Greater Detroit area. Delivery and pickup by Detroit ToolBank is limited to locations within Detroit city limits.

CLIENTS SERVED: Nonprofit and charitable organizations, neighborhood associations, faith-based organizations, schools, universities, civic organizations, government agencies, and other community-based organizations carrying out community-benefit projects. Individual homeowners cannot borrow tools directly through the membership program.

DESCRIPTION: Detroit ToolBank is a nonprofit tool-lending organization that provides community-based organizations with access to a large inventory of tools and equipment for volunteer and community improvement projects. Tools can be used for construction, demolition, landscaping, cleaning, facility maintenance and repairs, neighborhood cleanups, playground and school improvements, senior home repairs, and other community projects. Tools are available to qualifying community-based organizations.

SERVICES / PROGRAMS:

• Tool Lending: Member organizations can borrow tools and equipment for community projects. The inventory includes hand tools, power tools, landscaping equipment, cleaning equipment, and other project supplies.
• Senior Home Repairs: Tools are available for organizations carrying out senior home repair projects..
• Community & Neighborhood Projects: Supports cleanups, landscaping, green-space projects, playground construction, school improvements, facility maintenance, and other projects.
• Tool Training & Support: ToolBank staff provide usage and care guidance when tools are picked up. Also offers hands-on training and volunteer project support.

HOW TO APPLY: Organizations must complete a free online membership application and provide documentation of their nonprofit or community-based status. Once approved, members can submit tool orders through the online portal. Tool orders generally require at least 3 business days’ notice. Members pay a tool-handling fee equal to 4% of the retail value of borrowed tools per week. Tools are available on a first-come, first-served basis.