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Brewers, Associated Bank to host tool drive at Miller Park with free tickets

Published  August 10, 2016 12:01pm CDT
Milwaukee Brewers
FOX 6 Now Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE -- Associated Bank and Brewers Community Foundation will team up for the second year to host a tool collection drive at Miller Park on Wednesday, August 10.

According to a press release, fans can exchange new or gently used tools for free tickets to that evening's Brewers vs. Atlanta Braves game at 7:10 p.m. For each tool donated, fans will receive a free Loge Level ticket (up to a maximum of 8 tickets per person, while supplies last).



All tools will be donated to Housing Resources, Inc. (HRI), a nonprofit organization in Milwaukee dedicated to helping individuals and families purchase and maintain their own homes. The HRI Tool Loan Center provides tools to local homeowners who wish to do their own repairs and maintenance on their homes and they either can't afford to buy tools, don't have the room to store tools, or only need them for a one-time use. HRI also loans tools to community organizations to do neighborhood clean-ups, beautification or maintenance projects. For more information about HRI and approved tools to donate, visit hri-wi.org. A list of approved tools for donation is provided below.






There will be two donation locations on the Miller Park Plaza - one near the Associated Check In Gate by the pedestrian bridge and one near Home Plate Gate. Donations will be accepted from 4:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.

"Because we want to support and empower homeowners to maintain their homes and improve the quality of life in our community, we are proud to partner with Brewers Community Foundation to support the HRI Tool Loan Center," said Christopher Piotrowski, executive vice president and chief marketing officer at Associated Bank. "We encourage Brewers fans to donate new or gently used tools to this very worthy cause and help make a positive difference in Milwaukee neighborhoods."

"Brewers Community Foundation appreciates partnering with Associated Bank particularly as it relates to the critical need of housing," said Brewers Community Foundation Executive Director Cecelia Gore. "Corporate partnerships with quality nonprofits assure that needed resources support individuals and organizations that are having a significant impact on our community."