Educators Credit Union Pledges $2,500 to Support Milwaukee Tool Library’s Community-Building Mission

JANUARY 1, 2026 – MILWAUKEE, WI — The Milwaukee Tool Library is proud to announce that Educators Credit Union has pledged a generous $2,500 contribution to support the Tool Library’s mission of providing free access to shared tools and resources for the community.

This pledge reflects a shared commitment to strengthening community, making home-ownership more accessible, and fostering a culture of mutual support and learning across Milwaukee. By investing in shared resources, Educators Credit Union is helping ensure that Milwaukeeans have access to the tools they need to build, repair, create, and learn—regardless of income.

“The Milwaukee Tool Library exists because we believe strong communities are built when people have access to shared resources, shared knowledge, and the opportunities to help one another,” said Evan Maruszewski of the Milwaukee Tool Library. “Educators Credit Union’s support is incredibly helpful towards our ability to offer that access, and we hope to see other organizations in Milwaukee follow their example and invest in our beautiful community.”

Educators Credit Union was founded with the guiding principle of being “not for profit, not for charity, but for service.” Their pledge will help the Milwaukee Tool Library expand access to tools, maintain and grow its inventory, and continue offering a welcoming, inclusive space where neighbors connect through shared skills and resources.

“At Educators Credit Union, our vision is to advocate for and empower our community. One way of many that we fulfill that vision is by supporting local organizations that uplift members of the community.  We are proud to support The Milwaukee Tool Library because we share their spirit of community-building, collaboration, and the personal enrichment that comes with learning new things.” said Shannon Huot of Educators Credit Union.

The Milwaukee Tool Library provides free access to tools and equipment, helping reduce financial and environmental costs while encouraging collaboration and hands-on learning. Partnerships like this one play a vital role in sustaining the Tool Library’s impact and ensuring its services remain accessible to all.

About the Milwaukee Tool Library
The Milwaukee Tool Library is a community-driven organization dedicated to providing access to shared tools and resources. By promoting shared resources, reuse, repair, skill-sharing, and collaboration, the Tool Library helps foster learning, reduce waste, and connect people.

About Educators Credit Union
Educators Credit Union is a member-owned financial cooperative committed to improving lives through education, financial empowerment, and community investment.