True intelligence lies in our ability to adapt, grow, and embrace change—values we strive to uphold every day at the Grand River Friendship Society. Together, we build bridges of understanding, foster meaningful connections, and evolve as a community. Let’s adapt, unite, and inspire each other to create a brighter future!
Looking for a warm meal and great company? Join us on Saturday, January 18, from 5–8 PM at 57 Stirling Ave N for a delicious hot meal and a welcoming atmosphere! This event is hosted in partnership with the Grand River Friendship Society, Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church, and the Food Bank of Waterloo Region—because we...
Join us as we mark 5 amazing years of our cooking class program at GRFS! Each month, we come together to explore dishes from diverse cultures, share stories, and create meaningful connections. It’s more than just cooking—it’s about celebrating traditions, fostering mutual understanding, and building a stronger community. 📅 Upcoming Events: 🍴 January 15th, 2025...
To our cherished friends and neighbors across the Waterloo Region, As 2025 begins, we want to take a moment to celebrate the incredible community we share. This past year has been a reminder of the strength and kindness that unites us, and we are filled with gratitude for the connections and friendships that make our...
🗓 Dates: December 24–26, 2024 📍 Location: 2473 Erb’s Rd, Baden, ON N3A 3M3 🎟 Fee: $75 Get ready for an unforgettable 3-day experience filled with: ✅ Seminars ✅ Presentations ✅ Lunch ✅ Qur’an and Values Education ✅ Sports Activities 🌟 Special Guest Speakers: 🎙 Adem Akıncı & Numan Yiğit – December 24 🎙 Şerifali...
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...
