Aloha Community Shed
See different ways to support us below!
Our Mission and Purpose
To encourage healthy physical, social and mental opportunities for senior men and women to share friendships, experiences and projects with pride, dignity and Aloha in a welcoming environment for the benefit of our members and community.
WGN News. 5/3/2023 Director of the U.S. Men`s Shed Association, Mark Winston, talks about the movement that started in Australia in the 1990s, to combat loneliness among retired men, which has grown to more than 2,500 sheds in a dozen countries. Men’s Sheds have given thousands of men around the world a new lease on life.
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Listen to Aloha Community Shed on Hawaii Public Radio / The Conversation
Lillian Tsang, Senior Producer from 'The Conversation' radio show / Hawaii Public Radio, came down to the Shed to meet some board members and interview us for the show. Bob Jewell was on hand to provide information about sheds in general and about our own shed. Give a listen!
Take a virtual tour of the Shed.
Our origins below. Big empty space. Watch the video of the first floor, and a follow up development at our Sept 10 Sizzle. Thanks, Dean!
Location
What we've done
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City & County of Honolulu, Parks & Recreation received fish shaped directional signs for Hoʻomaluhia Botanical Garden's fishing event.
Ala Wai Elementary School received picnic benches. Joint project with Rotary Club of Honolulu Sunset.
Lanakila Senior Center garden bench. Design by Susie. Materials by The Home Depot. Labor by Aloha Community Shed.
Homeless Veterans Garden Clean-Up. Joint project with Rotary Club of Honolulu Sunset.
Mahalo to our Supporters!
Interested in contributing as a sponsor or supporter? Sign Up for News below or Email Info@AlohaCommunityShed.org.
Ways to Support Us
There are so many ways to support us. First, we'd love to see you! Join the "shed" movement by becoming a member, come down and participate in activities and projects, or just come down to talk story, see what we're doing, cheer on the hard-working crew. More ways below!
Easy. Fast. Cash.
Giving cash enables us to make discretionary expenditures according to what we really need.
You decide how much. Every dollar helps make a difference.
Donate stuff you no longer use
If you have any of the items listed below, in good working condition that you would like to donate, please contact us info@alohacommunityshed.org
Tool chests/organizers, shop consumables such as sand paper.