Once again, I'm seeking your help in the form of a donation to support the SNTL Community!
In a world that often feels divided, the Station North Tool Library (SNTL) community stands as a beacon of hope, fostering connection through the power of sharing. A donation to SNTL isn't just a financial contribution; it's a commitment to a vision of a more collaborative, sustainable future. By supporting the SNTL community, you're nurturing an ecosystem of trust, collective strength, and mutual aid that ripples far beyond our local borders. Some facts -
$1 Million in Community Savings
This year, our members borrowed tools with a combined purchase value exceeding $1 million – more than double our annual budget! This remarkable achievement demonstrates the tangible impact of the sharing economy, proving that every dollar donated to SNTL multiplies in value when invested in our community.
Growing Membership, Accessible Pricing
Our community continues to flourish, with membership growing steadily year after year. We've maintained an average sliding scale membership fee of less than $100, ensuring that the benefits of sharing remain accessible to all. Your donations play a crucial role in subsidizing memberships for those who need it most.
Expanding Our Tool Library
This year marked a milestone in our tool acquisition efforts. We added more brand-new, durable tools than ever before, creating a robust inventory that will serve our community for years to come. These additions not only prevent waste but also generate significant cost savings for our members.
Empowering Through Education
Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we funded over 100 transformative learning experiences this year. These classes and workshops equip our members with valuable skills, fostering self-reliance and community resilience. With your continued support, we aim to expand our educational offerings even further in 2025.
The success of the most recent Fix-It Fair exemplifies the spirit of our community. This event, our largest to date, brought together skilled volunteers and community members to breathe new life into broken items. By repairing instead of replacing, we're not just saving money – we're building connections, sharing knowledge, and diverting waste from landfills.
Your support fuels these initiatives and many more, creating a ripple effect of positive change throughout our community and beyond. Every donation, no matter the size, helps us cultivate a world where sharing, trust, and mutual aid are the foundation of our economy.
Join us in nurturing this vision, and together, we'll continue to demonstrate the transformative power of a sharing economy.
