On May 2, our Book Club gathered for a meaningful discussion on Pachinko—a moving novel about identity, resilience, and the experience of being a foreigner. These deep themes sparked heartfelt...
Karen Redman Joins Us for Breakfast
May 1, 20250
On April 30th, we were honoured to welcome Karen Redman, the Regional Chair of Waterloo Region, to our Turkish breakfast table. Her presence was a meaningful gesture of support and...
GRFS x Rockway Mennonite
May 1, 20250
On April 30th, we came together to celebrate something truly meaningful—connection, understanding, and friendship across cultures. The Grand River Friendship Society welcomed students from Rockway Mennonite Collegiate for a special...
Celebrating Labour Day
May 1, 20250
May 1st marks Labour Day—an important day to recognize and appreciate the hardworking individuals whose daily efforts build, sustain, and uplift our communities. From frontline workers to educators, tradespeople, and...
Solidarity After Vancouver Tragedy
April 28, 20250
In the wake of the tragic events at Vancouver’s Lapu Lapu Day festival, where a vehicle-ramming attack claimed the lives of 11 individuals and injured many more, our hearts are...
Bridging Cultures Through Understanding
April 24, 20250
A heartfelt thank you to Tejal Upadhyay for her inspiring and insightful presentation on Sanatan Dharma – Hinduism, shared with our community on April 22nd in collaboration with the Grand...
Today is Earth Day – a global reminder of the importance of protecting and preserving our beautiful planet. Celebrated every year on April 22, Earth Day brings people together to...
Condolence Message from Grand River Friendship Society
April 21, 20250
We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Pope Francis (Jorge Mario Bergoglio) on April 21, 2025. Throughout his papacy, he earned global respect for his unwavering commitment...
Join Our Team – We’re Hiring
April 21, 20250
Grand River Friendship Society is looking for dedicated individuals to fill the following positions: Part-Time Bookkeeping Assistant – We are seeking a reliable individual to assist with basic accounting...
Celebrate the Superwomen in Our Lives
April 20, 20250
This May 10th, let’s come together to honour the love, strength, and resilience of all moms—especially the incredible single mothers in our community. In collaboration with the African Canadian Association...