Dare to Repair Cafe

Dare to Repair Cafe logo.

Got something that’s broken? Fix it, Dont ditch it!

Our Dare to Repair Cafes are community fix-it events where people can bring in broken household items and work alongside a team of volunteer fixers to try to repair the item for free!

We’re reducing waste by connecting those with a need to those with the know-how. By saving people money, diverting usable items from landfills, and teaching basic repair skills, Dare to Repair is helping to build the circular economy right here in WNY.

Current repair categories include:

  • Small appliances
  • Small electronics
  • Clothing & textiles
  • Laptops (no screen repairs)
  • Lamps
  • Sewing machines
  • Vacuums
  • Bicycles
  • Furniture
  • Sharpening
 
We try our best to accomodate most repairs, but not all of our fixers can make every event. We appreciate your patience and understanding as Dare to Repair is largely volunteer-powered.
 
*We are unable to work on gas-powered items, TVs, cellphones, or microwaves*

Interested in volunteering at a Dare to Repair Cafe?

Like to fix stuff? Tinkerer by trade? Not handy, but want to help with admin, registration, or marketing at an upcoming event? Dare to Repair Cafes are only possible because of a dedicated community of volunteers who share their time and talents to make repair more accessible to more people.

Click the link below to fill out our volunteer form and our Dare to Repair Coordinator will be in touch!

Interested in bringing a Dare to Repair Cafe to your community?

Click the button below to fill out our form with information on your venue to help the Dare to Repair planning team decide whether or not your location is a good fit for hosting a future Dare to Repair Cafe.
 
Please note that submitting an application does not guarantee we will be able to schedule an event at your location. We unfortunately receive more requests than we have the capacity to organize and host.

Fill out the form below to attend one of our upcoming events: