Working Shoulder to Shoulder
Minnesota Men’s Sheds works to combat loneliness and social isolation among senior men in Minnesota by assisting in the development and sustainability of local Men’s Sheds groups in the state and surrounding areas.
What are Men’s Sheds?
Men’s Sheds are grassroots organizations that:
Promote men’s mental and physical health
Are self-managed by the members themselves
Have space for senior men to participate in meaningful activities with others like themselves
Build community and develop friendships
Serve the community by doing volunteer work or by helping senior men stay independent and healthy
History of Men’s Sheds
Men’s Sheds is an international movement that began in Australia in 1993 with one solitary Shed. Now there are more than 1200 Sheds in 12 countries. Minnesota Men’s Sheds was established in 2019 and 13 Sheds have started since that time. During the pandemic some groups dissolved, but we are working to increase the number of Sheds to meet what we believe is an urgent need to build support networks for senior men in Minnesota.
info@minnesotamenssheds.org