Looking for a warm meal and great company? Youโre invited! On March 15, from 5โ7 PM, weโll be gathering at Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church for another Free Saturday Meal, hosted by the Grand River Friendship Society in partnership with Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church and the Food Bank of Waterloo Region. Come as you are and...
Last night, our incredible volunteers gathered at the Baden Campus for a beautiful Iftar dinner, where warmth, gratitude, and community spirit filled the room. Our board members welcomed the guests, and together, we shared reflections on Ramadanโs blessings while enjoying delicious food. At the same time, we held a fundraiser for our new faculty, bringing...
Last week, our team from Grandriver Friendship Society had the privilege of visiting The Pregnancy Centre to strengthen our partnership and kick off our latest campaign! We were warmly welcomed by Liz Perez, the Program Coordinator, who expressed her deep gratitude for our ongoing support. Through this initiative, we are committed to providing essential items...
Last night, Grand River Friendship Society volunteers had the pleasure of visiting Gowling WLG for a heartwarming Ramadan Iftar Dinner! ๐๐ฝ Before the meal, our Director of PR, Berat Berberoglu, introduced our mission at GRFS to the wonderful team at Gowling WLG. Our young volunteers shared insights into their programs, and Salih Ada gave an...
Ramadan is a time for togetherness, gratitude, and sharing. We warmly invite you to our GRFS Ramadan Iftar Programs to break bread, build connections, and embrace the spirit of this holy month! ๐ฝ๐คฒ ๐ Iftar Dates: ๐ Location: New Dundee Community Centre ๐ For more details: Yusuf Arabacฤฑ (+1 647-772-0763) ๐ Upcoming Iftar Nights: โ ...
As the blessed month of Ramadan begins, we embrace this time of reflection, gratitude, and generosity. May this Ramadan bring peace to your heart and strengthen the bonds of community and friendship. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: โWhen the month of Ramadan starts, the gates of heaven are opened, the gates of...
We were honoured to celebrate Black History Month with the African Canadian Association of Waterloo Region and Area (ACAWRA) at Grand River Friendship Society (GRFS)! Our Executive Director, Cumali Sahin, and Board Members warmly welcomed ACAWRA representatives Mamuzo Nwokoro and Nora Ngozi Agwu. The event began with a presentation from our Director of PR, Berat...
We were honored to welcome Liberal Party MP Valerie Bradford (Kitchener South-Hespeler) to the Grand River Friendship Society (GRFS) campus in Baden, ON. It was an inspiring meeting where we discussed future initiatives, community engagement, and the incredible progress we have made together. MP Bradford presented a special certificate of recognition to GRFS, acknowledging our...
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Weโre excited to invite you to an evening of community, delicious food, and meaningful conversations at our 2025 Iftar Dinner. Letโs gather to break our fast, share stories, and celebrate the power of love, compassion, and connection. ๐ Date: Friday, March 7, 2025 ๐ Location: Victoria Park Pavilion 80 Schneider Ave, Kitchener, ON N2G 4G7...
Are you a master of last-minute miracles? Do you thrive in controlled chaos? Or do you just hate traditional time management? ๐ Join Dr. Hasan Ahmet Gokce for a hilariously insightful masterclass on โDoing It Laterโ โ time management for those who despise it! ๐ Date: 22 February 2025 โฐ Time: 8 – 9 PM...
