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.
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.
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.
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.
Drop off your squares at designated locations or coordinate with us for a pickup at 514-825-0005.
We are adding more drop locations weekly. Reach out to us if you have ideas or connections for other drop-off locations.
Final Deadline: April 12, 2025 – Last day for square collection to complete the project.
Downtown Montreal
• The Diocesan Offices Downtown – 1444 Union Ave, Montreal, QC H3B 1B7 (Located in Promenades Cathédrale)
Open: Monday & Friday: 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM Wednesday: Closed
Tuesday-Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Phone: (514) 843-6577
Estrie, Quebec
• La Centrale Métiers d’art de l’Estrie – 210 Wellington Nord, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada, Quebec
Wednesday to Sunday : 11h00 – 17h
Contact: OuvrageDeCourage.Estrie@gmail.com
Laval
• The Youth and Parents AGAPE Association Inc – 3860 Notre Dame, suite 204, Laval, QC H7V 1R9
Attention: Barbara Klein
Office: 450-934-1122/Cell: 514-244-0369
Le Plateau-Mont-Royal
• Chaînon Plateau Store – 4461, Boulevard Saint-Laurent, Montreal, QC H2W 1Z8
Montebello, Quebec
• Wööl, emporium de laine – 538 Rue Notre Dame, Montebello, QC J0V 1L0
Montreal West
• Montreal West Public Library – 41 Westminster Ave N, Montreal West, QC, H4X 1Y8
Mont Royal
• Fuze Logistics Services Inc – 8500 Decarie Blvd suite #400, Mount Royal, QC H4P 2N2
Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie
• Atelier Espace Fabrik – 5500 Rue Fullum suite #106, Montreal, QC H2G 2H3
St-Lambert
• Entre Deux Mailles – 415, rue Mercille, St-Lambert, QC
The entrance is located behind the church. Their space is on the 2nd floor.
Saturday: 12:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Contact: entredeuxmailles@gmail.com
Vaudreuil-Dorion
• Salon La Mousse – 2774 Honore-Mercier, Vaudreuil-Dorion, QC, J7V 8P5
(Be sure to ring the bell under the La Mousse sign)
Open Wednesday–Saturday
Verdun
• Komma Rosta – 5300 Wellington St, Verdun, QC, H4H 1N2
Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension
• Chaînon Villeray Store – 8601, Boulevard Saint-Laurent, Montreal, QC H2P 2M9
Westmount
• Boutique Sisi – 361 Victoria Ave, Westmount, QC, H3Z 2N1
• 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
• Church of Saint Matthias – 10 Av. Church Hill, Westmount, QC H3Y 2J1
Please call in advance to ensure someone is in the office (514) 933-4295
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.