Happy Thanksgiving
October 10, 20260
This Thanksgiving, we pause with gratitude for the people who make our community stronger, kinder, and more connected. At Grand River Friendship Society, we are thankful for our families, volunteers,...
The Fall 2026 football season of Football for Learning: Newcomer Youth Education & Empowerment Program is officially underway. Led by Grand River Friendship Society (GRFS), the 12-week Fall program has...
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Grand River Friendship Society (@grfsociety) The Fall 2026 term of Football for Learning: Newcomer Youth Education & Empowerment Program...
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 30, 20260
A Time to Learn, Listen and Reflect Each year on September 30, Canada observes the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, honouring residential school Survivors, remembering the children who never...
GRFS Summer School 2026: Learning, Creativity and Friendship
September 25, 20260
Six weeks of learning, creativity, STEM, sports, special activities and friendship made GRFS Summer School 2026 a memorable summer experience for children.
SportChek VIP Program Helps GRFS Families Access More Affordable Sports and Everyday Essentials
September 16, 20260
Grand River Friendship Society is grateful to SportChek for providing GRFS with access to its 2026 VIP Promotion, creating another meaningful opportunity to support children, youth, and families connected with...
Do A Favour Youth Leadership Program Is Now Live
September 12, 20262
The Do A Favour online hub is now live, connecting Waterloo Region youth in Grades 6–12 with community projects, mentorship, leadership development, volunteer hours, and recognition.
GRFS Weekend School – Fall 2026
September 10, 20260
GRFS Weekend School: Learning, Creativity and Community Every Saturday Weekends can be more than a break from the school week. They can also be a time for children to learn...
Grand River Friendship Society is hiring community-minded individuals for new career opportunities, including roles supporting Football for Learning, education, sport, mentorship and youth development.
GRFS Football for Learning Fall 2026 offers free weekly soccer training, education support, mentorship, and life-skills programming for children and youth in Waterloo Region.