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The aim of community house activities is to increase the participation and well-being of city residents and to prevent loneliness. In the houses you can participate in various groups and events. You can come along to brainstorm activities, participate or just be. All community houses in Helsinki have computers for electronic services. If necessary, you can also get digital support for using your own devices. The activities are free of charge for visitors. The premises of the community house can also be reserved for the The activities are free of charge for visitors. The premises of the community house can also be reserved for the activities of associations and organisations as well as for private use, in which case a fee may be charged for the reservations. There are places for reading the newspaper or browsing the internet. They also act as teaching facilities, resident cafe and a general information centre for the area. Community centres are suitable as meeting and club premises for different groups. Social Instructors offer guidance in social services. There are computers and a multi-function printer in every resident house in Helsinki to enable usage of e-services. You can also get digital help to use your own device. The services are free of charge for the customers. Remuneration may only be charged for renting the facilities, the materials and other costs related to providing the services. It is also possible to hold small parties at the community centres as they are equipped with coffee machines, kettles and a microwave oven, and some facilities also have a refrigerator. Other amenities vary from place to place.