Grand River Friendship Society wishes everyone celebrating a Happy Diwali. Our Festival of Lights message celebrates cultural traditions, hope, kindness and the joy of bringing communities together.
GRFS brought Waterloo Region together for The Gratitude Table on October 20, 2026, at the Kitchener Portuguese Club. Shared food, guided conversations and reflections celebrated gratitude and connection across cultures.
On October 3, 2026, youth, volunteers, families and community members came together for the Commemoration of Fethullah Gülen, a community gathering organized by GRFS Youth. The program remembered Fethullah Gülen,...
The Turkish Food Festival, held on Sunday, September 20, brought together families, friends, volunteers, and community members for a warm and memorable end-of-summer gathering. With beautiful weather throughout the day,...
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...
Join GRFS for the Turkish Food Festival on Sunday, September 20, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM in Baden. Admission is free and no registration is required.
Join the GRFS Community Yard Sale on Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM at 1117 Snyder’s Road East in Baden. All proceeds support wildfire-affected communities. Grand...
Grand River Friendship Society successfully held the second gathering of its Family Conversations Series, bringing together many families for a warm and meaningful evening focused on family communication, stronger relationships,...
Imagining a Better World Through Art As part of the community engagement activities connected to United in Voices: Intercultural Dialogue Festival, youth participants came together for another meaningful workshop focused...
