With help from the Whistler Blackcomb Foundation EnviroFund, WCSS and the Re-Build-It Centre are making it easier—and more affordable—for locals to borrow instead of buy.
Thanks to ongoing support from the Whistler Blackcomb Foundation and its Enviro Fund, Whistler Community Services Society (WCSS) and the Re-Build-It Centre have grown the program into a hub for locals who want to build, repair, garden—or just get a project done—without purchasing a garage full of tools.
“This is a really important grant for us to receive,” said Jackie Dickinson, executive director of WCSS. “It ensures we’re able to raise awareness about the program, explain what’s happening in the community, and get tools into the hands of people who need them.”
Most recently, the Foundation provided funds for promotion, marketing and materials for the Tool Lending Library. It also helped purchase the recognizable truck that zips around town collecting refundable recyclables—another WCSS initiative aimed at sustainability and community reinvestment.
