Savor Anatolia Returns!
August 26, 20250
Get ready for another unforgettable day of food, culture, and community at the Anatolian Food Festival! ? Date: September 21, 2025 ? Time: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM ? Location:...
SELAM Under the Stars — Movie Night #4
August 25, 20250
On August 22, our community gathered for SELAM, a true-story–inspired film about young teachers who leave home to serve in schools across Afghanistan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Senegal. Shot across...
ACAWRA × GRFS: Cooking Class
August 22, 20250
ACAWRA and GRFS held a cooking class that brought two communities together—learning by doing, building confidence and friendship. Children from both summer schools teamed up to mix, scoop, and bake...
Quiet seeds, big blooms ?
August 22, 20250
“Plant good seeds, and don’t seek credit!” At GRFS, we believe true kindness grows quietly, without the need for recognition. Every action of love we plant today blossoms into a...
Save a life today! ?
August 14, 20250
GRFS volunteers rolled up their sleeves at the Guelph blood centre—thank you to everyone who donated, drove, and cheered us on. One donation can help up to three people. At...
ACAWRA × GRFS: Movie Day
August 13, 20250
Yesterday, we had an amazing time with the African Canadian Association of Waterloo Region (ACAWRA)! ? To support their Summer School program, we organized a Movie Day — after enjoying...
Yesterday, our fundraising event brought our community together in a beautiful spirit of sacrifice and generosity. Parents, youth, and neighbours stood side by side to support education, culture, and belonging...
Help Us Build a Brighter Future
August 6, 20250
Grand River Friendship Society has become a home for hope, growth, and community. Every donation you make supports youth programs, empowers families, and strengthens the foundation of love we’re building...
Annual Community Picnic
July 29, 20250
Mark your calendars for August 31! Our Annual Picnic is back — and you’re invited for an afternoon filled with fun, food, and friendship at our backyard. Whether you’re coming...
Backyard Movie Night!
July 28, 20250
On Friday, our community members gathered to watch Pocket Hercules: Naim Süleymanoğlu — the incredible story of a Turkish Olympic champion whose strength inspired the world. Guests arrived with blankets...