The Repair Cafe idea was born in Amsterdam in 2009 and was brought to New Paltz by volunteer organizer John Wackman in 2013. His dedication, enthusiasm and success inspired others to launch Repair Cafe events in their communities. Repair Cafe of the Hudson Valley & Catskills is a consortium of program organizers who support the work of repair in their communities. All events take place under the umbrella of a host or sponsoring organization in each town.
Some reasons to get involved or attend a Repair Cafe:
To transform our throw-away economy one beloved item at a time
To reduce how much stuff goes into the waste stream
To preserve traditional repair know-how & skills and pass them on
To show the people who have this knowledge that they are valued
To feed our curiosity about "the way things work" & have fun
To foster community sustainability and resilience
Registration not necessary. If you would like to learn more or get involved as an organizer or Fixer, contact: hshader@gmail.com