Supporting Local

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Valley to Peak owner Catharine spends every day out in the heart of our community, and as such she is always discovering deserving and under-funded causes to support. This is why she believes in a model of 'new year, new charity'  to spread the love and wealth across our city. Every year a percentage of profits is donated to a different local charity. In 2025 Valley to Peak started supporting both a Calgary charity AND an Edmonton charity with our Edmonton expansion in 2024!

 

For 2026 Valley to Peak is supporting Men's Sheds in Calgary, Edmonton and Camrose. ​​​​​​

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What is a Men's Shed?
Simply put, a Men’s Shed is a group of men who get together in their community to develop new skills, discover new interests, and make new friends. But it’s so much more than that. For many men, aging and retirement can lead to loneliness and a loss of purpose; and that’s where Men’s Sheds come in. Symbolic of that backyard workshop where men share stories and tinker with woodworking or electronics, a Men’s Shed is grounded in the idea that men communicate more effectively when they’re “shoulder to shoulder” with other men. As health concerns related to social isolation and depression are often unrecognized, and men can be reluctant to seek help, Men’s Sheds have a vital role to play in fostering emotional well-being and transformative, fulfilling relationships for men in their retirement years. Shed members cross age, culture, and socioeconomic status, and no two Sheds are quite alike. Some Shedders gather in a workshop to build and fix things. Others focus on hiking or gardening or cooking. Most team up with local organizations to do special projects that support their community. But what all Sheds have in common is a welcoming environment where men create shared experiences, celebrate accomplishments, and build community.