Crafted for Courage 2025
Raising awareness about violenceagainst women - one blanket at a time.
About the project
Crafted for Courage, a Nota Bene Foundation initiative, weaves hope and resilience into every stitch, raising awareness about violence against women through a powerful public art installation. On May 10, 2025, Esplanade Place Ville Marie will transform into a tapestry of solidarity as handmade blankets will be displayed to help tell a story of support and empowerment, symbolizing the strength of survivors and the compassion of those who stand with them.
Visitors can make a donation for a blanket, with proceeds supporting four local shelters: Auberge Shalom pour femmes, Chez Doris, Fondation Chaînon, and The Native Women’s Shelter of Montreal. Every blanket is a statement of solidarity, a token of hope, and a step toward creating a future rooted in care and community.
Together, we’re crafting change—one stitch at a time.
How to get involved
Knit or crochet squares
Create 50 x 50 cm squares using any yarn, colour, or design. Each square symbolizes a personal and collective statement of unity, solidarity and support for those affected by violence.
Assemble the squares into blankets
the collected squares will be grouped into sets of nine and stitched together to create blankets which will be displayed at the event. Volunteers are invited to assist in assembling the squares beginning in February 2025.
Volunteer at the event
Help make the event a success by volunteering at the event. Roles include event setup, welcoming guests, coordinating blanket displays, and after event wrap-up. Sign up via our volunteer form below.
How to deliver your squares to us
Drop off your squares at designated locations or coordinate with us for a pickup at 514-825-0005:
First Deadline: January 15, 2025 – First collection of squares to start blanket assembly.
Final Deadline: April 12, 2025 – Last day for square collection to complete the project.
Drop-off locations
Boutique Sisi
361 Victoria Ave, Westmount, QC, H3Z 2N1
Montreal West Public Library
41 Westminster Ave N, Montreal West, QC, H4X 1Y8
TEMPLE Emanu-El-Beth Sholom
395 Av. Elm, Westmount, QC, H3Z 1Z4
Open Monday-Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday: Until 2:00 PM
Attention: Marcy
Komma Rosta
5300 Wellington St, Verdun, QC, H4H 1N2
Chaînon Plateau Store
4461, Boulevard Saint-Laurent Montreal, QC H2W 1Z8
Chaînon Villeray Store
8601, Boulevard Saint-Laurent Montreal, QC H2P 2M9
Atelier Espace Fabrik Rosemont
5500 Rue Fullum suite #106, Montreal, QC H2G 2H3
Fuze Logistics Services Inc
8500 Decarie Blvd suite #400, Mount Royal, QC H4P 2N2
Event details
Join us on May 10
Show your support
Help spread the word
Support our mission
The Crafted for Courage project is more than just creating blankets; it’s about raising awareness and providing support to women who have experienced violence. Your involvement can make a real difference. Whether you’re knitting a square, making a donation, or simply spreading the word, every contribution counts.
Your generosity helps us support women’s shelters and raise awareness, bringing hope and healing to survivors of violence.
