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Repair
is:

Community

Because all we got is each other

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► Repair starts here

You can trust the community’s got your back—because you’ve got theirs

While we might come from different backgrounds, we all know what it feels like to be ignored, mistreated, and hurt. 

By showing up for our neighbors and rooting for each other’s best, we create a better world for all of us to live in: one where everyone feels supported, safe, and valued.

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This is how we take care of each other

How we treat others is a reflection of ourselves. So why not move through life with empathy and compassion? While apathy and animosity tears people down and isolates us, a culture of repair builds stronger communities. We show up for each other—in good times and bad. Because our well-being is connected to everyone else’s. 


True reconciliation … is a spiritual process, which requires more than just a legal framework. It has to happen in the hearts and minds of people.

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Nelson Mandela

The first president of South Africa and anti-apartheid activist speaking on the power of repair and the importance of forgiveness.

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What needs repair in your life?

The actions we take in our day to day lives reflect the type of person we are, but they don’t limit who we can be. When we live out our values, we’re tapping into our full potential. And we’re showing that it’s possible for others to do the same.

It feels good to heal

Getting hurt is a natural part of life. But finding closure, owning up to our mistakes, and becoming the person we have the capacity to be? That’s a choice we get to make.

Get personal

► Repair is Personal
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Show up with love

We all make mistakes—whether we mean to or not. And sometimes, that hurts the people around us. Don’t just let relationships fizzle. Find ways to make things right: sorry is a start.

Explore love

► Repair is Love
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Keep the repair coming

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► Now is a time to dream

Imagine a world where we all feel safe

This year, the United States celebrates 250 years since its founding—nearly the same amount of time that slavery existed in our country.

This pivotal moment is an opportunity for our country to amend past mistakes and make a promise to us and generations to come—that any time harm occurs, repair will follow.

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Repair is the future

Understanding our past is essential to shaping our future. If each of us is capable of repairing harm in our individual lives, imagine what that could look like on a larger scale.

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► Repair is action

What better time than now?

Taking responsibility for the impact of our actions is what makes us good community members. It brings us closer to those we love, creates safer communities, and makes the world a healthier place for everyone to live in.

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Compassion, not blame

Repair isn’t about pointing fingers. It’s about taking care of one another—by practicing accountability and following through with our values.