We were grateful to host our Dialogue Iftar Dinner, bringing together 185 guests and 25 dedicated volunteers for a beautiful evening of reflection, friendship, and community. The evening welcomed a diverse group of participants, including the Mayor of Waterloo, federal and provincial representatives, regional and city councillors, police representatives, faith leaders, community organizations, and academics...
We brought together our middle school girls and their school friends for a special Dialogue Iftar, creating a space of connection, warmth, and shared experience. Around the same table, students met new friends, exchanged stories, and experienced the spirit of Ramadan together. Through interactive games, conversation, and the joy of breaking fast side by side,...
We had the joy of visiting Floradale Mennonite Church this Sunday, January 18. Nearly ten years ago, when many of our members first arrived in Canada, the members of Floradale Mennonite Church were among the first who reached out to us. They held our hands, guided us, opened their doors, welcomed us into their homes,...
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 connection, reminding us how strong our community becomes when leaders and residents come together. A traditional Turkish breakfast in a warm, welcoming space filled with...
On March 23rd, the Grand River Friendship Society welcomed a group of Mennonites from local area churches to experience iftar together at our community center. The evening was thoughtfully organized by our board member Leon Kehl from Floradale Mennonite Church, who previously co-led a cultural trip to Turkey in 2014 with Mennonite couples—some of whom...
Last night, the Grand River Friendship Society hosted a beautiful Annual Ramadan Dinner at Victoria Park Pavilion, bringing together over 200 guests from diverse communities. The evening began with a moving recitation from Surah Maryam, followed by the Adhan and a shared meal. GRFS volunteer Dr. Salih Ada provided an insightful talk on fasting in...
Last night, Grand River Friendship Society volunteers had the pleasure of visiting Gowling WLG for a heartwarming Ramadan Iftar Dinner! ?? Before the meal, our Director of PR, Berat Berberoglu, introduced our mission at GRFS to the wonderful team at Gowling WLG. Our young volunteers shared insights into their programs, and Salih Ada gave an...
We were honored to welcome Liberal Party MP Valerie Bradford (Kitchener South-Hespeler) to the Grand River Friendship Society (GRFS) campus in Baden, ON. It was an inspiring meeting where we discussed future initiatives, community engagement, and the incredible progress we have made together. MP Bradford presented a special certificate of recognition to GRFS, acknowledging our...
We had the honor of welcoming Liberal Party MP Bardish Chagger to the Grand River Friendship Society (GRFS) campus in Baden, ON. It was a delightful and meaningful gathering where our board members had the chance to discuss future projects, community initiatives, and ways to strengthen our support for those in need. MP Chagger shared...
Today, we had the pleasure of welcoming Liberal MP Tim Louis (Kitchener-Conestoga) to the Grand River Friendship Society (GRFS) campus in Baden. It was a heartwarming meeting where our board members had the chance to connect with him and discuss future projects, support, and contributions to our community. Tim Louis expressed his admiration for the...
