Wellness Week at Brock University
Monday, May 4, 2026 | 12:00 – 1:00 PM (ET)
Location: GSB 405
(Also happening May 6, 12:00 – 1:00 PM)
A Small Square, A Big Impact
As part of Mental Health Week 2026, Brock University is proud to host Caring Squares: Crochet for a Cause—a meaningful, hands-on initiative that brings creativity, connection, and compassion together.
This Wellness Week, we’re inviting experienced members of the Brock community to come together for a cozy lunchtime activity: crafting granny squares that will be stitched into warm, comforting quilts for students living in residence.
These handmade blankets are more than just fabric—they’re a reminder that no one is alone.
Why Mental Health Matters
Mental health is an essential part of overall well-being. For students balancing academic pressures, social changes, and often being away from home for the first time, maintaining mental wellness can be challenging.
Feelings of isolation or homesickness are common—especially for international and first-year students. Initiatives like Caring Squares create opportunities to:
- Build a sense of belonging
- Encourage meaningful connection
- Promote mindfulness through creative activity
- Foster a supportive campus culture
By participating, you’re not just crafting—you’re contributing to a community that prioritizes care, empathy, and mental wellness.
Why Wellness Week at Brock?
Brock University’s focus on Wellness Week reflects a growing commitment to supporting the whole student experience. Academic success is deeply connected to emotional and mental well-being, and creating space for community-driven initiatives helps:
- Reduce stigma around mental health
- Encourage open conversations
- Provide accessible ways to engage in self-care
- Strengthen community bonds across campus
Caring Squares embodies these goals by blending creativity with compassion.
How You Can Participate
If you know how to crochet, knit, or loom, we’d love for you to join us!
Event Details: REGISTER HERE! Brock University | Ticketing – Caring Squares: Crochet for a Cause
- 📍 GSB 405
- 🧶 Bring your own hook/needles and yarn
- 📏 Granny squares should be approximately 6 inches (give or take a couple of cm)
- ⚠️ Experience is required
Each square you create will be combined into quilts for students in residence—offering comfort during times when they may need it most.
Can’t Attend in Person?
You can still be part of this initiative!
Complete your granny squares at home and drop them off at:
📍 MCG 204
📧 employeehealth@brocku.ca
Extending the Impact
Any additional quilts will be donated to Ronald McDonald House Hamilton and McMaster Children’s Hospital, extending warmth and care beyond campus to families and children in need.
Join Us
Come connect, create, and contribute to something truly special. Whether you’re crafting alongside colleagues or contributing from home, your participation helps build a stronger, more compassionate community—one square at a time.
We hope to see you there.
