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...
The Grand River Friendship Society Foundation organized a winter camp on December 23, 24, and 25, where people of different ages participated, and communication between different segments took place. Especially the struggles related to the problems experienced by volunteers from different countries of the world who have come to Canada, the importance of integration into...
The special evening of the Yankı 1st Anniversary Program, organized with the efforts of our respected young friends and dear elder siblings, welcomed us with an unforgettable event. On this special night, the gathering of viewers from all age groups to support the youth not only made the Yankı team proud but also created very...
Imagine a program, a fantastic celebration where the majority of participants are young. Such a program where young people from different nations and countries come together, heralding to us a future of good days after the difficult times we’ve been through as a world. They do this by presenting to us the story of Prophet...
Mentoring finds its true meaning through the presence of individuals who shape the lives of young generations, guiding them and serving as a source of inspiration. This year, on October 21st, the “Mentor Appreciation Day,” organized by the Grand River Friendship Society, came to life to express our gratitude to these unique individuals. For the...
We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life during the attacks carried out by Hamas on Israeli civilians and the responses by Israeli forces in Gaza. We condemn all forms of terrorism, attacks targeting civilians, and the disregard for the value of human life. Our heartfelt condolences go out to the Israeli and...
