Crafted for Courage 2025

Raising awareness about violence
against 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.

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Squares collected to date

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.

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

Event details

Join us on May 10

Be part of this inspiring day! Visit Esplanade Place Ville Marie on May 10, 2025, from 9AM to 5PM, and witness thousands of handmade blankets transform the space into a breathtaking art installation.

Show your support

Donations can either be made before the event or on the day of for a suggested minimum donation. Donors can choose a blanket to bring home or leave it with us to donate directly to one of the women’s shelters.

Help spread the word

Share this initiative on social media or with your knitting group.

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.

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