On May 10, 2025, the African Canadian Association of the Waterloo Region Area (ACAWRA) and the Grand River Friendship Society (GRFS) came together to celebrate Mother’s Day with heartfelt purpose. This collaborative event honoured the unwavering strength, compassion, and resilience of mothers across cultures. The afternoon opened with a warm welcome from Mamuzo Nwokoro of...
On May 15, 2025, the Grand River Friendship Society invites you to unplug from daily stress and discover the creative joy of sewing. This welcoming 8-week workshop is designed to help participants create, connect, and empower one another through hands-on crafting and community spirit. Taking place every Thursday from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM at...
On April 26, 2025, we came together to celebrate something truly powerful—the strength, love, and resilience of women across all backgrounds. The evening was filled with inspiring talks, vibrant cultural dances, and delicious Turkish snacks that brought comfort, joy, and connection to everyone in the room. We were especially honoured to be joined by Loreena...
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 of Waterloo Region & Area (ACAWRA) and the Grand River Friendship Society (GRFS), this heartwarming event is all about celebrating motherhood in all its forms....
Join us for an unforgettable evening of empowerment, culture, and connection! Date: April 26, 2025 Time: 6 PM – 9 PM Location: Conrad Grebel University College, 140 Westmount Rd N, Waterloo, ON What to Expect: 🎵 Uplifting music and cultural dances 🤝 Inspiring talks on the power of women supporting women 🍴 Delicious Turkish snacks...
This month, our book club dove into the powerful story told in Unbroken, a film that sparked heartfelt conversations on resilience, forgiveness, and the human spirit. As in previous years, our meeting beautifully aligned with the month of Ramadan—a time of reflection and togetherness. To mark the occasion, we gathered for a warm and welcoming...
We are thrilled to share that our team at Grandriver Friendship Society successfully delivered your generous donations to The Pregnancy Centre! Thanks to your kindness, we provided essential items to mothers and babies in need, including: ✔ Baby clothes (0-3 years) ✔ Children’s books ✔ Toys ✔ Winter coats ✔ Jackets ✔ Indoor shoes for...
Our amazing Path of Light high school girls came together to organize a truly special Iftar gathering! With over 30 attendees, the night was filled with the essence of Ramadan—faith, togetherness, and meaningful moments. The event featured an engaging “What is Ramadan?” presentation, a traditional henna ceremony, and personalized calligraphy gifts, making it a night...
Today, we celebrate the strength, grace, and resilience of women everywhere. From every walk of life, in every role they embrace, women shape our world with courage and love. Let’s honour their voices, uplift their dreams, and continue the fight for true equality. Because when women rise, humanity rises! As Rupi Kaur beautifully said: “what’s...
Last week, our team from Grandriver Friendship Society had the privilege of visiting The Pregnancy Centre to strengthen our partnership and kick off our latest campaign! We were warmly welcomed by Liz Perez, the Program Coordinator, who expressed her deep gratitude for our ongoing support. Through this initiative, we are committed to providing essential items...
