The Fennpfuhlpark Tenants' Council has created a location for free minor repairs—a sustainable project supported by HOWOGE and the district office.
Repair point at Saefkow-Platz – volunteers help with repairs
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Toaster broken? Hairdryer broken? Cell phone dead? There's now a location at Anton-Saefkow-Platz in Lichtenberg where tenants in the neighborhood can get help with repairs. "The idea came from a tenant himself," explains Sylvia Herbst-Ilius, chair of the HOWOGE Tenants' Council for Fennpfuhlpark. With the support of HOWOGE and the Berlin Lichtenberg District Office, the Tenants' Council has taken up the tenant initiative and set up a repair point in the Tenants' Council offices at Franz-Jacob-Straße 22. A good thing for the environment, but also for the people in the neighborhood, because they can learn something along the way.
Help for self-help
Unlike a traditional repair service, the Repair Point offers the opportunity to breathe new life into small, broken appliances with professional support: "We offer our assistance with repairs," emphasizes Herbst-Ilius. This means that anyone who brings in a broken appliance will be instructed on how to repair it themselves. "The volunteers inspect the appliances brought in and provide tips for use or even instructions for self-help," explains the tenant representative. Prior registration is not required. The important thing is that the appliances are actually small, i.e., not washing machines, microwaves, or televisions.
Open every month from 4 pm to 6 pm
Initially, the repair point will be open once a month. The next opening dates are October 1, November 5, and December 3. If necessary, a fortnightly opening will also be possible starting in 2026. Anyone interested in volunteering and with the necessary skills can contact the Fennpfuhlpark Tenants' Council directly: info@mieterbeirat-fennpfuhl.de .