Offering Comfort to Survivors
Through a nation-wide collective effort of volunteers, quilters from across Canada craft full-sized blankets that are then sent to survivors of the Residential School System and survivors of other trauma.
Their efforts are backed by generous donations that support costs of logistics and materials.
These quilts are a symbol of support, respect, and love.
Welcome to Zaagi’ine Gamig
Zaagi’ine Gamig — Place That Gives Love is the home of Quilts for Survivors in Timmins, Ontario. This is where our staff and volunteers come together to turn donated quilt blocks into full quilts, prepare shipments, and support Survivors and families across Canada with warmth, care, and respect.
At the studio, we:
sew quilt blocks into finished quilts
quilt and bind quilts (including long-arm quilting)
organize donations and supplies
pack and ship quilts through #ShipAHug
host studio days, workshops, and community sewing gatherings
Whether you’re visiting, volunteering, dropping off donations, or coming to learn, we’re glad you’re here.
Our Board of Directors
We are proud to be guided by our Board of Directors, who support Quilts for Survivors with accountability, community leadership, and care as we continue to grow and serve Survivors and families.
Cheryl Macumber
Secretary
Clara Wheesk
Chair
Justice Sutherland
Board Member
Our Staff
Our staff support the day-to-day work of Quilts for Survivors, helping coordinate the studio, volunteers, and quilt gifting so Survivors and families are supported with care and respect.