September 2024 – Waterloo, Ontario: GRFS is excited to announce the acquisition of a new building, located just 5 kilometers from the heart of Waterloo. This strategic purchase marks a significant milestone in GRFS’s ongoing mission to provide support and services to youth and families. The new facility will become the central hub for GRFS’s...
The ‘Social Genocide Exhibition’ in Kitchener-Waterloo, Canada, organized by Advocates of Silenced Turkey and hosted by the Grand River Friendship Society (GRFS) and the Intercultural Dialogue Institute for the first time on April 20th, showcased 34 items highlighting the lives of oppressed individuals, drawing hundreds of attendees. Supported by 30 students, the event emphasized solidarity...
The Grand River Friendship Society Foundation organized a winter camp on December 23, 24, and 25, where people of different ages participated, and communication between different segments took place. Especially the struggles related to the problems experienced by volunteers from different countries of the world who have come to Canada, the importance of integration into...
The special evening of the Yankı 1st Anniversary Program, organized with the efforts of our respected young friends and dear elder siblings, welcomed us with an unforgettable event. On this special night, the gathering of viewers from all age groups to support the youth not only made the Yankı team proud but also created very...
Imagine a program, a fantastic celebration where the majority of participants are young. Such a program where young people from different nations and countries come together, heralding to us a future of good days after the difficult times we’ve been through as a world. They do this by presenting to us the story of Prophet...
We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life during the attacks carried out by Hamas on Israeli civilians and the responses by Israeli forces in Gaza. We condemn all forms of terrorism, attacks targeting civilians, and the disregard for the value of human life. Our heartfelt condolences go out to the Israeli and...
Hamas’ın İsrailli sivillere yönelik düzenlediği saldırılar ve İsrail güçlerinin Gazze’ye verdiği yanıtlar sırasında yaşanan trajik can kaybından derin üzüntü duyuyoruz. Her türlü terörü, sivilleri hedef alan saldırıları ve insan yaşamının değerine saygısızlığı kınıyoruz. İsrailli ve Filistinli ailelere, kaybettikleri aile bireyleri ve sevdikleri için en derin başsağlığı dileklerimizi iletiyoruz. Kim tarafından ve hangi nedenle olursa olsun,...
Determination and resilience filled the air as Kitchener’s Victoria Park hosted the annual Terry Fox Run on September 17th. This heartwarming event, dedicated to the legendary Terry Fox, brought together participants from all walks of life for a shared purpose – making a positive impact in the fight against cancer. Terry Fox’s legacy, a true...
A ceremony was held to present the donation cheque to the Canadian Red Cross. The funds were collected from a fundraising initiative organized by the Community Kitchen Co-operative of K-W, KW VegFest, and the IDI-KW / Grand River Friendship Society (GRFS), with the generous assistance of the owners of Queen Shawarma Turkish Cuisine. The donations...
We extend our warmest invitation to participate in a unique and enlightening experience hosted by IDI Kitchener-Waterloo. This program aims to cultivate greater awareness and understanding of the traditions, cultures, and lifestyles of our neighbours. The program offers participants the opportunity to partake in the sacred observances of various faiths in an intimate family setting,...
