​​What is a Repair Café?

A repair café is a community space where people can bring a worn or broken item to consult with a skilled neighbor who might then guide them through repairing it. There is no fee for this (volunteer) service, and the benefits are many!  

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At a Repair Café, you may:

• Learn how to fix a worn beloved object

• Give new life to an item so that you don’t have to pay to replace it

• Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by keeping things from heading to the landfill and by eliminating the energy required to make a replacement

• Feel empowered by your own self-reliance!

• Connect with other great people in your community

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How does it work?

Repair cafés are carry-in/carry-out. You bring in something that needs repair, and we attempt to help you out!  We can't guarantee that all items will be fixed, but we will work to find a solution together if your item can't be repaired (i.e. perhaps it can be donated or otherwise retired).

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What types of things can I bring to have repaired?

• torn clothing

• broken zippers

• knitted / crocheted repairs

• tech support for computers / small devices

• picture frames

• toys

• clocks

• small appliances that "click" on and off, like a coffee pot

• ...and more!

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Do I need to RSVP?

It would be very helpful if you could let us know what you plan to bring ahead of time, but if you don't have a chance to complete the form, it's totally ok for you to just swing by!

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Contact us

Email colorfairportgreen@gmail.com with any questions.