We wish you and your loved ones a season filled with peace, joy, and togetherness. Remember, LOVE IS A VERB—a powerful action we can share through kindness, generosity, and care for one another. Thank you for being part of our journey this year. Here’s to building connections and sharing love in the coming year!
Spreading Warmth and Joy: Saturday Meals and Holiday Giving In a heartwarming partnership, the Grand River Friendship Society, Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church, and the Food Bank of Waterloo Region are hosting Saturday Meals every 3rd Saturday, creating a space of fellowship, care, and nourishment for the community. Each event begins with volunteers coming together to...
We extend our deepest condolences to everyone affected by the tragic attack at the Christmas Market in Magdeburg, Germany. Our hearts and prayers go out to the victims, their families, and the entire community during this incredibly difficult time. Together, we stand in solidarity against acts of violence and hold space for healing and unity....
Our Winter Coat Drive is still going strong! Volunteers from the Grand River Friendship Society and Waterloo Region residents have already started bringing in the donation packages to our GRFS support center. Your generosity is truly making a difference in helping those in need this winter. ❤ If you haven’t had a chance to donate...
This welcoming space brings together women from diverse backgrounds for meaningful conversations, intercultural connections, and engaging reads. Together, we celebrate community and understanding through thought-provoking literature. 📍 Where: Conrad Grebel University College ⏰ When: One Friday a month, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Dive into engaging stories, share perspectives, and make new connections! Don’t miss...
Looking for a warm meal and great company? Join us every 3rd Saturday from 5–8 PM at 57 Stirling Ave N! This event, hosted in partnership with the Grand River Friendship Society, Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church, and the Food Bank of Waterloo Region, is all about building fellowship, community, and sharing a hot meal. Everyone...
We are collecting gently used men’s winter clothes until January 11th for those in need at the Maplehurst Correctional Complex. Your donations can make a big difference in keeping someone warm this winter! Items we’re accepting: 🧣 Scarves 🧤 Gloves 👢 Boots 🧥 Winter Coats How to donate: 📍 Drop off your items at GRFS...
September 2024 – Waterloo, Ontario: GRFS is excited to announce the acquisition of a new building, located just 5 kilometers from the heart of Waterloo. This strategic purchase marks a significant milestone in GRFS’s ongoing mission to provide support and services to youth and families. The new facility will become the central hub for GRFS’s...
On May 12th, 2024, in celebration of Mother’s Day, the GRFS Youth Club embarked on a special mission to bring smiles to the residents of Lanark Village Seniors’ Living. Armed with bouquets of vibrant flowers, the volunteers set out to spread love and warmth to the seniors residing there. The visit was a touching display...
The ‘Social Genocide Exhibition’ in Kitchener-Waterloo, Canada, organized by Advocates of Silenced Turkey and hosted by the Grand River Friendship Society (GRFS) and the Intercultural Dialogue Institute for the first time on April 20th, showcased 34 items highlighting the lives of oppressed individuals, drawing hundreds of attendees. Supported by 30 students, the event emphasized solidarity...
