The Tin Shed has long been regarded as a local business that values community over commerce. The Tin Shed has formed strong relationships with the community through social activism, the local food movement and support of local schools.
Owner Christie Griffin is an active volunteer with the SMART program, providing remedial reading and one-on-one support for elementary school children.
Owner Janette Kaden is the founder of the Urban Farm Collective, a not-for-profit project of Oregon Sustainable Agriculture Land Trust, whose mission is to gather community to transform vacant urban lots into productive, neighborhood food gardens. Look for the Urban Farm Collective in Willamette Week’s Give Guide this holiday season!
Manager Merna Marriott is a long-time animal lover and a regular volunteer with the Oregon Humane Society. She has been named the manager most likely to feed your furry friend a cookie and bring fido a nice cool bowl of water.