Mentor Appreciation Night
November 9, 20260
GRFS invites you to Mentor Appreciation Night on November 15, 2026, at Kitchener Portuguese Club. Join us to celebrate our mentors and volunteers and reflect on a year of community programs.
High School Students Explore the University of Waterloo Campus
November 9, 20260
High school students joined a campus tour organized by the University of Waterloo, exploring buildings, services and resources while learning about university life and future educational pathways.
Noor Nights: Exploring Identity in the 21st Century
October 31, 20260
Young Professionals Waterloo Region, part of GRFS, hosted Noor Nights on October 17, 2026, bringing youth and young professionals together to explore identity, values and traditions through conversation and candle painting.
Football for Learning: Education Sessions Continue at GRFS
October 30, 20260
GRFS continues its Football for Learning education sessions for Grades 1–12, combining free Thursday classes in Kitchener, online learning and IXL practice with support from the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund.
Cultural Friendsgiving Dinner | November 16, 2026
October 29, 20260
Young Professionals Waterloo Region (GRFS) and the Centre for Mutual Wellbeing invite youth and young professionals aged 20–35 to a Cultural Friendsgiving Dinner on November 16, 2026. Register to celebrate gratitude, culture and friendship.
GRFS Mentors Attend Mentor Convention 2026 in Ottawa
October 29, 20260
On October 10–11, 2026, 18 women mentors from Grand River Friendship Society (GRFS) attended Mentor Convention 2026 in Ottawa. Organized by Northern Lights Educational Services (NLES), the two-day gathering brought...
An End-of-Summer Gathering from University Students
October 27, 20260
GRFS welcomed university students to an end-of-summer gathering in September 2026, bringing together outdoor activities, Turkish döner and new friendships ahead of the academic year.
Football for Learning Sports Sessions Continue at GRFS
October 27, 20260
GRFS continues Football for Learning sports sessions in fall 2026, bringing children together to develop soccer skills, confidence and teamwork. The program is supported by the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund.
Students at a GRFS residence gathered on October 17, 2026, for a pumpkin carving challenge that celebrated creativity, friendly competition and friendship.
Child Voice Project 2026
October 23, 20260
GRFS children participated in the Child Voice Project 2026, organized by the Children and Youth Planning Table of Waterloo Region. Through play-based activities, they shared their ideas about community life and well-being.