Hosted in conjunction with the Disabled American Veterans, Danbury
Is it broken?
Don’t toss it!
Repair it!
WHEN: Saturday, September 20, 2025
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: Disabled American Veterans
25 Segar Street, Danbury, CT 06810
Open to the residents of the HRRA Region.
*Registration is not required, but encouraged. Please see below for details.
Interested in being a volunteer FIXER?
We need volunteers skilled in the following: sewing, electrical repair, bicycle repair, woodworking, jewelry repair, or computer/technology.
*Volunteers need to bring their own materials/tools.
We also need general volunteers to help set up and checking in guests.
What is a repair café?
Residents can bring their broken, but cherished, items to have them repaired on-site with the help of volunteer fixers!
Repair Cafés prolong the life of household items, reduce waste, and help you save money.
What to expect
When you arrive, we’ll ask you to complete a form detailing what needs fixing. The form also includes a waiver you must sign releasing HRRA, DAV, and your fixer from claims. Items you offer for repair are at your own risk.
If you pre-registered, you will have an appointment time with your fixer.
Walk-in’s are welcome! You will be assigned a fixer on a first-come, first-served basis.
Bring any spare parts or manuals you have for items that need fixing. If you’ve already attempted repairs, please tell the fixers.
The Repair Café is comprised entirely of volunteers. Please treat them respectfully. We can’t guarantee that your item can be repaired.
What can I bring to be repaired?
- Bicycles
- Small electrical appliances
- Clothing, textiles, soft toys (light sewing)
- Woodworking
- Computers
- Jewelry
Is there a fee?
Repairs are free, except for necessary parts you may need to buy.
Donations to the fixers and the Disable American Veterans to cover costs are appreciated.
Do's and Don'ts
You must be able to carry in an item needing repair and carry it out if it’s not repairable. Gas engines are not allowed. If your fixable item needs gluing, consider coming early to allow for drying time.
Do I need to register to attend?
Walk-in’s are welcome! You will be assigned a fixer on a first-come, first-served basis. This may involve a wait time.
If you pre-register, you will have an appointment time with your fixer.
The registration form will be posted in Summer 2025!
Bring any spare parts or manuals you have for items that need fixing. If you’ve already attempted repairs, please tell the fixers.
Can I bring more than 1 item?
Fixers repair one item per customer at a time. If you bring more than one item, you’ll return to the queue after your first repair. Plan to stay at the fixing station until your repair is completed. Fixers may refuse to repair your item and are not responsible for reassembling it if it can’t be repaired.