HelpKeep it going
The Repair Café is free for everyone, and it runs because people chip in. A gift of any size helps us keep the tables set, the tools lent and the doors open.
Give any amount, one time.
You choose the amount at checkout. Payment is handled securely by Stripe, and you don't need an account.
WhereIt goes
We're a small, volunteer-led group. Most of what we spend goes on the unglamorous things that make a free program feel reliable.
- Repair CaféThread, glue, fuses and small fasteners for the repair tables, plus the venue and refreshments that make a full event work.
- Thing LibraryNew and replacement items for the shelves, and the upkeep that keeps borrowed tools in good shape.
- CoordinationThe behind-the-scenes work that gets every event open on time, with the right fixers and the right supplies.
- Staying powerGifts help us plan past the next event, so we depend less on grant timelines.
Other ways to help
Tools, repair supplies, venue space and professional skills all help. So do a couple of hours as a fixer, greeter or set-up volunteer. Get in touch and we'll talk through what we need right now.
A note on tax receipts
The Institute for Community Sustainability is a London, Ontario not-for-profit. We aren't a registered charity, so we can't issue tax receipts for donations.