Holiday Closures

Hello all, 

The HandsOn New Orleans Tool Lending Library will be closed the following dates over the Holidays.

Friday Dec 24

Saturday Dec 25

Monday Dec 27

Friday Dec 31

Saturday Jan 1

If you take out tools that will be due on those days, we will automatically extend your check out time.  

Please plan your projects according and enjoy the holidays

Tool Lending Library Team

Stuff for sale!

Hello all,

Besides Gift Certificates, the HandsOn New Orleans Tool Lending Library will be selling these very attractive, brand new tool pouches.  Look like one of the Tool Lending Library Team (we all have them). Show your love for HandsOn New Orleans at the work site, or let a loved one show their love for HandsOn New Orleans.

They are $10 and available now.  We are also selling purple HandsOn stainless steel canteens for $10.  Come by and pick up one today.  

And just as a reminder, if you missed the tool drive, you can still donate tools during any of our regular operating hours

Thanks and see you soon, 

Tool Lending Library Team

Gift Certificates Available!

Hello All,

Looking for that perfect gift for the Holidays?  Love the Tool Lending Library and want to spread it to your friends?

Well then we have the answer for you: come by and get everyone on your shopping list a one month membership to the Tool Lending Library!  $10 and they can take out all the tools they want for a month, let them decided when to start their membership.

Hope to see everybody soon,

The Tool Lending Library Team

New Tools!

Hello All,

We recently got a couple new tools, some of them are very exciting.  Our big acquisition is a Kushlan Wheelbarrow Cement Mixer.  It is beautiful and works really great.  Because of its cost though you will be required to go though a quick lesson on how to use it before you take it out, and it will not be available to brand new members (first time check outs).  We also got a top of the line Bosch Jigsaw, a couple Dewalt Impact Driver, a 2 Meter Level, a home depot guidebook on wiring, and a number of other new tools.  Stop by and check them out!

Tool Lending Library Team

Yule Tide Tool Drive

Hello All-

Saturday December 11th from 11:30-12:30 the HandsOn New Orleans Tool Lending Library will be holding its first annual Yule Tide Tool Drive.  There will be lunch served, tool demonstrations, library tours and more.  If you are interested in attending please RSVP with Mike McNamara at mmcnamara@handsonneworleans.org or by phone 504.483.7041 ext 105 by December 3rd.

The purpose of the event is to not only highlight the library, but also to try and get tools donated to the library.  If you would like to make a donation, please take a look at our wish list below.  All donations are tax deductible, and although we have a wish list, we will take just about anything, nothing is too big or too small!

We hope to see you all there

Tool Lending Library Team



Yule Tide Tool Drive Tool Wish List

A couple of helpful hints:

·         -When it comes to battery operated tools Dewalt and Ryobi tools are preferred because we already have a great deal of those brand’s batteries

·         -We can take broken tools, we will do our best to fix them

·         -We have categorized everything into three price groups, please feel free to choose the appropriate price level for you, everything helps us out! We have also tried to order them in terms of priority

Tools Over $250

·         Husqvarna 7021P 21-Inch 160cc Honda GCV Gas-Powered Lawn Mower -$300

·         Lincoln Electric K2688-1 Sp-140t Mig Welder Kit -$780

·         Milwaukee 1676-6 Hole Hawg 7.5 Amp 1/2-Inch Joist and Stud Drill -$500

·         Hitachi NV75AG Round Head 1-3/4-Inch to 3-Inch Coil Framing Nailer -$350

·         Ridgid R4120 Saw, 12-Inch Compound Miter with Laser -$300

Tools $50-$250

·         Milwaukee 5380-21 1/2-Inch 9-AMP Heavy Duty Hammer Drill - $150

·         Porter-Cable PN650 Palm Nailer Kit - $120

·         Bosch 1590EVSK 6.4 Amp Top Handle Jigsaw -$250

·         Ridgid R2740 Sander, 3-Inch x 18-Inch Belt -$110

·         Energy Audit Kit - $100

·         Coleman Cable 02589 12/3 Vinyl Outdoor Extension Cord with Lighted End, 100-Foot -$60

·         Dewalt DC825B 1/4-Inch 18-Volt Cordless Impact Driver - $200

·         Ridgid R2611 Sander, 6-Inch VS Random Orbit Sander -$150

·         Dewalt DC330B 18-Volt Cordless Jig Saw with Keyless Blade Change - $200

·         Jackson M6T22 6 Cubic Steel Tray Contractor Wheelbarrow With Front Braces - $130

·         Fluke PRO3000 Tone and Probe Kit -$70

Tools $5-$50

·         Stanley 51-169 28-Ounce FatMax Xtreme AntiVibe Rip Claw Framing Hammer -$35

·         Stanley 51-167 22-Ounce FatMax Xtreme AntiVibe Rip Claw Framing Hammer -$30

·         Stanley 58-930 Cushion Grip Nail Set, 3-Piece -$10

·         Black & Decker 15557 10-Piece Drill Bit Set -$7

·         DeWalt DW5207 7-Piece Premium Percussion Masonry Drill Bit Set -$25

·         DeWalt DW1956 Pilot Point Twist Drill Bit Assortment, 16-Piece -$35

·         DeWalt DW2162 29 Piece Screwdriving and Nutdriving Set in Plastic Case -$20

·         Chicago Pneumatic CA000046 Protecto-Lube Air Tool Oil- 20 oz -$9

·         Ultimate Guide to House Framing [Book] $20

·         Stanley Complete Guides (ie Drywall, Tiling, Flooring) [Book] $15

·         Any of the Home Depot 1-2-3 guides (i.e. wiring, plumbing, decks etc.) $6

·         7 ¼” saw blades with 5/8” arbors: from 24 tooth to Finish $10 - $20

·         10” saw blades with 5/8” arbors: from 24 tooth to Finish $20 - $50

·         12” saw blades with 1” arbors: 32 tooth to Finish $30 - $50

·         6” 6 hole Sanding Discs: 80-220 grit $18-$22

·         3”x18” Sanding Belts: 50-120 grit  $10-$12

·         Stanley Two Way Adjustable Sawhorses Twin Pack $50

·         DeWalt DW4856 6-Piece Metal/Woodcutti​ng Reciprocating Saw Blade Set -$20

·         Small Gas Engine Repair by Paul Dempsey [Book] -$22

·         Neiko Tools USA 3/8" x 50' Polyurethane Recoil Air Hose -$40

·         Black & Decker Complete Guides (i.e. Plumbing, Carpentry) [Book] -$25

·         Graphic Guide to Frame Construction (For Pros By Pros) by Rob Thallen [Book] -$25

·         Building Construction Illustrated by Francis D.K. Ching [Book] - $35

Thanksgiving Closure

Hello,

In an attempt to get this information out as soon as possible, the HandsOn New Orleans Tool Lending Library will be closed for Thanksgiving Thursday Nov 25, Friday Nov 26 and Saturday Nov 27 (we are not open Sundays) We will be opening again on Monday Nov 29.  Please plan accordingly.  We will have a week long amnesty on late fees for tools due on those days (but only for tools due on those days).  If you have any questions please feel free to give us a call or stop by during open hours

Thanks,
The Tool Lending Library Team

New Floor Nailer

The Tool Lending Library has a brand new Bostitch Floor Nailer ready for lending.  There have been a couple of members that have been asking about one, and here it is!   Until we get a little bigger budget, we will only be able to get one or two tools at a time while we try to keep the ones we have in good shape.  As an early heads up, we will be having out first annual Yuletide Tool Drive coming up in December, and as always feel free to take a look at our wish list on amazon if you are in a giving mood

Tool Lending Library Team

Check out the Village Green Library Resource Center

In case you haven't checked it out yet, there is a great resource at the New Orleans Public Library's Main Branch at 219 Loyola Avenue in the CBD called Village Green.  It has a great collection of books ranging from green living to green building and some wonderful New Orleans and Louisiana specific resources compiled in a reference binder.  Their website also has a lot of great information.  Next time your at the library, make sure you check it out

Our phone is working again!

We finally got our phones working again! Many apologies to all the missed phone calls and the inability to leave a message the last few days.  But you can now call us on the 105 ext again and talk to us instead of only being able to reach us by email or with the hope of running into one of us somewhere in the great city of New Orleans. In case you don't have it written down: call us (please) at 504.483.7041 ext 105.  To be honest we will be happy just to hear the phone ring again.

Look forward to hearing from you soon,

Tool Lending Library Team

Feeling Generous?

Hello everyone,

Are you in a giving mood?  Well we just updated our Amazon Wish List and it is chock full of goodies ranging in prices from about $10 to $800.  Find everything here.  We will be updating it regularly.  As you probably already know we are a small non-profit and operate on a very small budget, if you can find it your heart to get us any of the things listed there, it would help us immensely.  Also if you have any tools at home you are not using anymore or tools that might need a small fix to work, feel free to donate them.  And remember, all donations are tax-deductible.

Also, we recently created a staff page where you can learn more about Ford and Patrick our tool lending library coordinators.

Look forward to seeing everyone soon

Tool Lending Library Team

New Green Resources

Hello all,

We recently received some great resources from our friends at Global Green.  Our office now has (available for reference, not for lending) a guide to Energy Efficient Homes in Louisiana.  It was developed by the Louisiana State Energy Office and deals with the unique challenges of greening your home in Louisiana.  We will also be keeping a folder of one page references on specific aspects of green building like HVAC and plumbing fixtures and insulation and paint...    The information is also on Global Green's "Build it Back Green" (BIBG) website.

We also want to remind you of our Energy Audit Kit which is available for lending if you are a current member.  It is a great and easy way to see how efficient your home is.  And as always feel free to come in and chat with us about ways to make your home more efficient.

Thanks, and we look forward to see you soon

Tool Lending Library Team

PS our phones are still not working properly, please contact us at the 113 extension

Food Drive

Hello All,

Do you have late fees?  Do you want to help out people struggling in St. Bernard Parish with rebuilding after Katrina and the oil spill?  Do you have extra food around your house you would like to get rid of?

Well if you answered yes to any of these questions, then you are in luck.  HandsOn New Orleans is doing a food drive to benefit the St. Bernard Community Center.  We will have a Box here at the Tool Lending Library and donated food can go towards any late fees you might have or might still accrue.  The Food Drive goes from Oct 1st until Oct 23rd.  They are looking for Rice, Pasta, Grits and Beans in particular.

We look forward to seeing you soon and are excited about all the non-perishable foods we will be receiving.

Tool Lending Library Team

(a quick reminder our phones still aren't working properly, call us at the 113 extension)

Alternate Phone Number

Our main phone number extension appears to be down, so for the immediate future, please contact us at 504.483.7041 extension 113

Thank you,

Tool Lending Library Team

Phone Troubles

The Phone at the Tool Lending Library is not working at the moment, but feel free to send along emails to tools@handsonneworleans.org and we will get back to you as soon as we can; or just drop by, we will be happy to see you!

We will let you know when it appears to be working again.

Tool Lending Library Team

Recycling is coming back in New Orleans

In case you have not heard, the City of New Orleans is now offering a recycling drop off location on Saturdays from 8am -1pm at 2829 Elysian Fields.  Also important to note, our friends at the Green Project have ended their recycling drop off program as a result of this new program.  If you go you will need a Louisiana License with a Orleans Parish address.   Materials that will be accepted at the Elysian Fields Drop Off site include:

• Paper
• Cardboard
• Newspaper and magazines
• Junk mail
• Aluminum cans
• Plastic soda and water bottles
• Liquid detergent and bleach bottles
• Milk, water and juice bottles
• Tin, steel and metal cans
• Tires (four maximum)

Glass is still not being accepted anywhere in New Orleans for recycling

We hope you find this information useful and look forward to seeing you in the Tool Lending Library soon!

Tool Lending Library Team

New Tools

We have new tools! -

2 Ridgid square sanders
3 Ridgid circular saws
2 Ridgid belt sanders
4 Ridgid Skill saws
3 Ridgid Angled finish nail gun

not to mention more hammers, more fat max tape measures, power strips, air compressors, air hoses, garden hoses, saw horses and coil nail guns!

These Tools are shiny and new and looking to get some use!

ALSO-

We are always on the look out for more tools, do you have a paslode hanging out in storage not being used any more?  A weedwacker that you just can't get to work?  An old lawnmower that got replaced recently?  Bring them in, donate them, they don't even have to work, we can try to fix it!  Every little bit helps.

look forward to seeing you all

Tool Lending Library Team

Open for Business

The Tool Lending Library has returned from its hiatus and is reopened!  We have new tools and new staff, come by and meet Patrick, Ford and Mike.  We will update the inventory soon and post staff profiles. 

Community Day Hosted By AmeriCorps NCCC

Saturday August 28th our Atlantic Region AmeriCorps NCCC team will be leading a community service day in efforts to honor Hurricane Katrina's 5th anniversary. If you are interested in volunteering for this event and would like more information please visit our website; it is on our project calendar.


Water and snacks will be provided. We hope to see you there!


http://handsonneworleans.org/AboutUs/index.php/projectcalendar1217.html

New Billboard at the TLL!

We have a new sign!

Thanks to the efforts of numerous visiting volunteers and our recent influx of astounding AmeriCorps NCCC members, we now have a Tool Lending Library billboard on the side of our building. Thanks for all your hard work and dedication to volunteering.

Sincerely,
The HandsOn New Orleans Team

The DIY Energy Auditing Kit Now Available!

Dear Members,

The DIY Energy Auditing Kit is now available to be checked out!

The DIY Energy Auditing Kit is designed to give homeowners and renters the ability to conduct a novice home energy audit that will enable them to make informed decisions about energy-efficiency upgrades. We hope to empower the citizens of Greater New Orleans with the ability to grow sustainably.

This opportunity was made possible through the Market Umbrella's generous Crescent Fund in May of 2010.
HandsOn New Orleans collaborated with Village Green of the New Orleans Public Library to develop a modest energy auditing kit.  Users can take there results to local green experts who can make qualified decisions on the next stage of greening.

Thank you to all who helped and please feel free to ask about the kit!

Sustainable wishes,
-Marc P Santos, AmeriCorps 2009-2010

Power out in the Central City/Mid-City Area, Including the TLL

Power is out at the TLL, but any appointments should be able to be kept today.

Cheers,
Marc

(sent while our generators still have gas)

TLL Back in Action; 2 Weed Wacker Limit per Check Out

Hello Members,

As many of you know, the Tool Lending Library opened today during the usual hours: 10am-5:30pm.  We appreciate everyone's patience with the close down yesterday in light of a massive service project with Brown-Forman (pictures and updates to hopefully arrive soon).

Also, a new limit has been placed on weed wackers:  2 weed wackers per check out is the new maximum.

Cheers,
Marc

TLL Closed Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010

Attention Members,

The Tool Lending Library will be shutdown tomorrow, Wednesday the 23rd.  We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

Any tools intended to be returned that date (which shouldn't many) may be returned by Thursday, June 24th without penalties.

Thanks for your patience and we welcome you to come back Thursday when we will be lending out tools as usual!

Cheers,
Marc

DIY Energy Auditing Kit Update

Great news members,

The items for the DIY Energy Auditing Kit have been coming in and we have been putting them to the test!  Thermal leaks have been detected, power monitors have been monitored (perhaps with some trouble), and faucets have been accused of excessive water flow.

Click here to download the Tool Assessment Results (pdf).

The only thing left standing in the was is a comprehensive how-to guide on the kit.  There are a few great resources out there, my favorite one being a similar guide offered in the Seattle area as well as online.  We hope to be sending out the complete kit by the end of the month.  Keep tuned in as we continue to update!

-Marc

Be Prepared for Hurricane Season/ Check Up w/ Local Forcasts

Be Prepared for Hurricane Season 2010

Get prepared for this year's hurricane season.  Take a look at this helpful information packet online or stop in for copy!

Click here to download the packet!

 Check Up with Local Forcasts

Remember to check the local weather reports and pay attention to weather warnings on TV and the radio.  Click here to find weather forcasts for New Orleans at Weather.com.

Stay safe!
-From the TLL Family

British Volunteer Invasion at the Tool Lending Library!

Thanks volunteers!

Hannah, Amanda, Gareth and Charig graciously gifted us with their well-schooled painting efforts in the midst of a medical conference last Tuesday.

Their group, "Ubuntu", poured their souls into what will become our future Tool Lending Library billboard which will be the beacon to guide future members our way.

Thanks you guys, I hope you made it back to the hotel without getting poured on!
-Marc

New "DIY Energy Auditing" section added

Hello members and fans,

We have a new section entitled DIY Energy Auditing which will eventually contain instruction and supplemental resources on how to conduct your own energy audit.  We hope to provide all the help you will need to give you a boost on the path towards green, economical living.

On the page is a rundown of tools to be included in our upcoming DIY Energy Audit Kit made possible by the Market Umbrella's Crescent Fund.  In the kit, you'll find some fancy electronics as well as some everyday items you might never associate with energy efficiency.

Eventually, we'll post our finalized how-to manual, accompanied by a user-friendly checklist designed and used by Global Green staff.  That way users can return the kit and head to Global Green or another green resource in the area with a concrete idea of what the next steps are towards energy efficiency.

More to come soon so stay tuned!
-Marc

Researching for the DIY Energy Auditing Kit

Hello Members,

This month of May, we hope to be finalizing the tool list for the DIY Energy Auditing Kit.  A bit of research goes a long way as we uncover more resources for saving energy in and around our homes and apartments.  Again, we'd like to thank the Crescent City Farmer's Market whom this opportunity would not be possible without.

Some local resources you may be familiar with include:

• Alliance For Affordable Energy- www.all4energy.org




• Check out there model home exhibition: BuildSmart Learning Center 




• Global Green- www.globalgreen.org
  




• Learn a bit about green products at the Global Green Resource Center
• Or see green technoligies in use at the Global Green Visitor's Center in Holy Cross








• Go Green NOLA- www.gogreennola.org 

We hope to be collaborating with these and other organizations, especially with the help of the Public Library's own Village Green program lead, Ella Stelter, who had approached us with the initial concept for the project!

Come visit "The Free Shelf"

Hey members,

Check out our new "Free Shelf" where we are constantly shelving old and surplus materials, supplies, and tools that the TLL can't hold onto.  I'll be updating the status of the shelf every now and then via these lovely kodak moments!

Hizah! The phones work again!

Hey members

The phones are alive!  Our system is back up and running so feel free to give us a call at 504-483-7041 Ext. 105.  Sorry for any inconvenience this dilemma may have caused and we plan to respond to all voice messages within the day.

Cheers,
Marc

Phones out at the TLL

Hey Members and Friends,

The phones are out at the Tool Lending Library!  Sorry for the inconvenience this may cause.  Our internet is still working so feel free to email requests at: tools@handsonneworleans.org

Cheers and I hope to have good news about the phones soon,
Marc

HandsOn News Letter Update: Spring 2010

This Spring, the HandsOn Tool Lending Library is embarking on its second year running. Community leaders and non-profits are spreading the word with great results! We are constantly improving the program and expanding our impact as a community resource.

By utilizing the Tool Lending Library (TLL), New Orleanians are saving over $10,000 a month on average and our stock of tools are seeing more action across the city. Since January of 2010, membership has increased by over 33%. Although small policy changes occur, members still have the opportunity to borrow tools a week at a time for $10/month.

Your are welcome you to look through our blog where we include frequent updates on our program activities as well as those of our members. We also offer construction plans with instructions for free and welcome anyone to take advantage. You can find archived newsletters following this link here.

Thank You Voters: We Won!

Hello TLL Friends,

We are one of the top three winners in the Crescent Fund! Nearly 900 ballots were cast so the competetion wasn't an easy one. Thanks for all your help!

Over the course of the next week, we will be refining our shopping list for the DIY Energy Auditing Kit. We hope to provide members with a user-friendly kit that will make energy savings a 1-2-3 process. No kit would be complete without some instruction and hopefully some coordination with fellow green-minded non-profits in the area.

Stay tuned for more development on our DIY Energy Audit Kit as well as tabling events at your local New Orleans Farmers Markets!

Cheers,
Marc

Vote for us in the Crescent Fund!

Hello Members!

Help vote for us here as we push forward with an opportunity to develop a DIY Energy Auditing Kit.

The shoppers of the Crescent City Farmer's Market graces three lucky organizations with the chance to gain up to $500 in funding for a program in return for time, talent, or treasure. This is made possible through there Crescent Fund which you can learn about by clicking here.

The DIY Energy Auditing Kit Proposal

Our Tool Lending Library has proposed to develop a simple, user friendly, Do-It-Yourself Energy Auditing Kit. Included in the kit will be simple tools that your everyday homeowner or renter can use to save energy and money. With the help of some local, experienced organizations, we would provide step-by-step instruction both in print and online.

View some of the proposed tools the kit will include here:

...In Return

The Crescent Fund is a "cash infusion", meaning that the Tool Lending Library must return the fund through time, talent, or treasure. In return for receiving the fund, the HandsOn New Orleans Tool Lending Library promises to give back 5 one-year memberships at 50% off the normal cost, 4-5 picnic tables and/or benches totalling at a $250 value, and a free workshop at the Tuesday Market on one of the following tasks:

• constructing a backed bench
• constructing a picnic table
• erecting a compost bin
• building a chicken coop
• or building a garden box

Thanks everyone, and don't forget to tell your friends to vote here:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/FHPLTYJ

Cheers,
Marc

Building Plans: Simple Wood Construction Projects

I just found a large cache of building plans used on many of HandsOn New Orleans' projects across the city. Here's are links to the files you can download and use yourselves. Let us know how they turn out!

Planter Boxes

• 4'x8' Planter Box- Simple design
• Landscape Timber Planter Box- Heavier style
• Mid-City Garden Boxes- Same garden box design used in the Mid-City Community Gardens
• Planter Box/Bench Combo- Immobile planter that you can enjoy sitting on and planting in

Benches

• Backed Bench- Sturdy bench that easily sits 3
• Backless Bench- Good for 2 people, easily movable
• Tree Bench- Also, see the visual instructions here

Tables

• Picnic Table- For a nice outdoor lunch, complete with benches
• Square Work Table- Simple/ functional use
• 2'x8' Work Table- Just to mix it up

Miscellaneous

• Trash Can Holder- Dress up that plastic trash can
• Bulletin Board- For murals or bulletin announcements
  
  
  
  
  
  

Exciting news in Gentilly: HONO Day 2010, Jericho Road Community Garden/Clean Up Day

Two great projects in Gentilly this past weekend:

HandsOn New Orleans Day 2010

and

Jericho Road's Community Garden/Clean Up Day

HandsOn New Orleans Day 2010 was a celebration of our organization's 4th anniversary! Over 200 local and visiting volunteers helped to clean up Gentilly's very own Indian Village on March 20th. Teams of hard workers, from high school students to parents, utilized our TLL's cache of gloves, shovels, rakes, weedwackers, and hand tools to clear street debris and cut down overgrowth. In a matter of hours, the community had seen a great transformation and the celebration of genrously donated food, Mardi Gras Indian spectacles, and top volunteer recognition awards had begun.

Jericho Road Episcopal Housing Initiative held a Community Garden/Clean Up Day in Gentilly the following Sunday where a number of volunteers beautified a section of the neighborhood and overhauled the site of an impressive community garden plot. Rachel of Jericho Road and her equally enthusiastic accomplace, Tammy, returned their tools with great stories of accomplishment. You can view their photo album on Facebook here and catch the visual storyline of what you can imagine was a monster-sized project. We're glad such individuals and organizations have this much motivation to see their projects to the end!

Do you have pictures of the house you are working on or the community site your friends fixed up? The HONO Tool Lending Library would love to share your story as a member of our Greater New Orleans community so that others can be inspired. Feel free to contact us with your pictures and stories via email or in person.

Cheers,
Marc

Thank you GNODRP for your wonderful donation!

We would like to extend a big thank you to Jeff, Asa and the great staff at GNODRP for the wonderful donation of tools ya'll presented to us earlier this month!  Dozens of tools were marked for community use like pruning shears, shopvacs, tile cutters, weedwackers, and many more useful goodies.

 For those of you who don't know, GNODRP stands for Greater New Orleans Disaster Relief Partnership.  It is a name that embodies their intrinsic value as a positive force in supporting our region's recovery and future disaster preparedness.  For more information, visit their website at www.gnodrp.org.

Donations like these help us keep our expansive tool inventory stocked and ready to serve community needs.  We are always willing to accept tool donations of new, used, or easily repairable tools.  Just contact us here at tools@handsonneworleans.org for any questions or comments.

Thanks again ya'll, I have plenty more updates to bring to light in the upcoming days so stay tuned!
-Marc

Promotion at the Gentilly Civic Improvement Association this Saturday

Exciting news coming up as we start to spread the word about the Tool Lending Library to local neighborhood associatioons. First on our list of stops is the Gentilly Civic Improvement Association Meeting happening this weekend.

There, I will be standing alongside Audrey Cropp, another HandsOn Staff Member pictured here to give a brief introduction to the Tool Lending Library as well as our Volunteer Leader Program. After the meeting, we will be able to answer any questions and register new members on-site!

After that, I will be dropping off a small stack of one-pagers to The Green Project in the St. Claude Neighborhood.

If you would like to help spread the word or are interested in having us come visit your local neighborhood meeting or other event, feel free to contact us at tools@handsonneworleans.org or by phone at 504-483-7041 Ext. 105.

-Marc

Tool Lending Library Quick Facts

Who?
HandsOn New Orleans, a HandsOn Network affiliate and local volunteer resource center, inspires and motivates people to meet critical community needs by encouraging active citizenship through meaningful service. Since our inception in 2006, HandsOn New Orleans has provided local and visiting volunteers with the tools, housing and training necessary to strengthen and rebuild the New Orleans community.

What?
The HandsOn New Orleans Tool Lending Library is one of the first official tool lending libraries in the city of New Orleans. The library consists of more than 4800 tools that New Orleans residents, non-profits and volunteers can utilize to repair homes, plant trees, beautify area schools and parks, and more.

Where?
The Tool Lending Library is located at 1204 South White Street in Central City.

When?
The Tool Lending Library is open Monday-Thursday 10 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Friday by appointment, and Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (or by appointment).

How much?
For $10 a month or $100 a year, members may check-out tools for landscaping, painting, construction projects, neighborhood clean-ups and more. Members must present a valid, government issued photo ID and proof of address in the Greater New Orleans area when registering.

Need more information?
For more information regarding the HandsOn New Orleans Tool Lending Library, call (504) 483-7041 extension 105 or e-mail tools@handsonneworleans.org.

We have updated our wish list!

Thank you so much to everyone who has been offering to donate to the Tool Lending Library. We love seeing our tools being put to good use throughout the city! Sometimes that means excessive wear and tear that needs safe repair or replacement. We wouldn't be able to continue functioning without these regular generous donations.

We now have a Tool Lending Library Wish List for all to see. Tools specified are preferred makes and models but any help is warmly appreciated!

Thanks in advance for you considerations, and have a happy and safe Mardi Gras!