Sonnhalter, a communications firm marketing to the professional tradesman in the construction, industrial and MRO markets, partnered with Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity for Sonnhalter’s 16th Annual Tool Drive. The initiative ran the entire month of August and collected $36,000 worth of donations of tools and building materials. Since Sonnhalter began its efforts in 2010, it has raised $603,000 in donations.  

Organizations, businesses and residents were encouraged to donate new and gently used tools, including various building materials, furniture and appliances, to Sonnhalter in order to benefit Habitat for Humanity’s cause of eliminating substandard housing and homelessness. 

“Each year, we’re amazed by the generosity of our partners, clients and the local community,” said Matt Sonnhalter, vision architect at Sonnhalter. “We’re proud to support Habitat for Humanity’s mission and help provide the tools and materials needed to build stronger communities.”

"Each year, we are humbled and inspired by the commitment Matt and the Sonnhalter team show in supporting our mission at the Greater Cleveland ReStores,” Laura Potter-Sadowski, director of ReStores at Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity. “They are a perfect example of community collaboration—bringing together their clients and friends, championing our mission to divert items from landfills, and helping us raise critical funds for our homeownership programs in Cuyahoga and Lorain counties. We couldn’t do it without them."

Community participants in the 16th Annual Sonnhalter Tool Drive included Berea Recreation Center, Canvas at Valor Acres, Cuyahoga County Public Library-Berea Branch, Rising Star Coffee Roasters, Skidmark Garage, St. Mary of the Falls, The Wine Spot and many individuals living in the community.

Trade industry participants in the 16th Annual Sonnhalter Tool Drive included Babcox Media, Beta Tools, Buyers Products, Endeavor Business Media, Ferret Tools, General Pipe Cleaners, Independence Excavating, Jergens, Inc., Kapro, Lakeside Supply, Ledlenser, NIBCO, Sutton Industrial Hardware, Wright and The Macomb Group/Woodhill Supply.

All donations that Sonnhalter collected on behalf of the Tool Drive benefited Greater Cleveland’s Habitat for Humanity. The donated items will be used for various projects with Habitat for Humanity or will be sold at one of the organization’s ReStores, recycled building materials and home furnishings stores. Proceeds from the ReStore sales are used to help Habitat build and rehabilitate homes for those in need.