Help the Chicago Tool Library Relocate

Tessa Vierk is organizing this fundraiser to benefit The Chicago Tool Library.

Tax deductible

In 2019 the Chicago Tool Library opened because of YOU. You joined as library members, shared your time, and donated tools that would change people's lives. This special community space was built with the care, compassion, and hope of hundreds of people.

Now we need your help to move the Tool Library into a larger space!

We are signing a lease at 4015 W Carroll Ave in West Garfield Park starting in 2023. This new space is 7,000 sq/ft compared to our current 1,200 sq/ft!

Why are we moving to a larger space (instead of a second, small location)?

We received a donation of 5,000+ tools from a fellow nonprofit that needs to be relocated ASAP
We want to create space for programming and events
We want our main library site to be more transit-accessible before considering multiple locations

In order to make this move a success, we're doing some serious fundraising. We need more staff salaries in order to provide new programs and services, not to mention our rent will be increasing (a LOT).

Because we opened six months before a global pandemic, we lost many opportunities to fundraise, compete for grants, and receive donations. We're racing to make up the difference so NOW is the time to become a donor to ensure Chicago has a world-class tool library now and forever.

We can't wait to show you what we can do!

With gratitude,

Tessa Vierk, Co-Founder and Executive Director

Gofundme charges transaction and processing fees of ~3%. If you'd like to make a fee-free donation or learn more about our relocation budget, you can visit the fundraiser page of our website.