#CommunityCare Archives - GRFS

Winter Clothing Donation

Alp Coskun — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 20:00:43 +0000

We are delivering winter clothing to the Wilmot Wellesley Resource Centre to support families in need during the cold season.

Together, we can help keep our community warm and supported. Every small act of kindness makes a difference.

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One Year Strong

Alp Coskun — Sat, 07 Feb 2026 19:50:34 +0000

We are so excited to mark our 1st Year Partnership Celebration with the African Canadian Association of Waterloo Region & Area (ACAWRA).
It’s been an incredible journey so far, and we’d love for you to join us to celebrate this milestone.

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Galentine’s Day Gathering

Alp Coskun — Sat, 07 Feb 2026 03:14:24 +0000

As the Grand River Friendship Society University Dialogue Group, we hosted a lovely Galentine’s Day gathering at Conrad Grebel.
With a total of 13 wonderful participants, we spent a day filled with friendship, sharing, and inspiration.
To make the event even more fun, we included engaging activities such as painting and vision board creation.
Spending time together through activities, meaningful conversations, and creating beautiful memories was truly special.
Thank you to everyone who joined us!

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Spreading Warmth

Alp Coskun — Wed, 24 Dec 2025 22:33:43 +0000

Yesterday, we had the pleasure of visiting Wellesley Wilmot Resource Centre to share some holiday warmth with our senior community members.

Together with the wonderful senior members of our society, we prepared 29 Christmas gift bags, each filled with lovingly handmade knitted hats, scarves, and gloves. Over the past three weeks, our knitting club came together with care and dedication, creating these items stitch by stitch to support those in need.

We are truly grateful to have met the team at Wellesley Wilmot Resource Centre and to be part of this meaningful act of giving.

From all of us at Grand River Friendship Society, we wish everyone a Happy Holidays and a Merry Christmas. May this season bring warmth, kindness, and hope to all.

This event was organized as part of the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP)-supported Project CARES (Community Activities for Resilient, Engaged Seniors), aiming to encourage older adults to actively engage in social issues.

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Dialogue Book Club #3

Alp Coskun — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 17:34:51 +0000

This month in our book club, our theme is Women, family & Motherhood. We’ll explore the film Tully through the lens of womanhood, the mother archetype, and self-parenting—using the film as a way to understand ourselves more deeply.

Motherhood is often discussed through social roles and responsibilities, but we’ll step outside that frame and reflect on questions like:

• What does it mean that when a baby is born, a new woman is also born?
• How is motherhood a spiritual and inner transformation?
• What is reparenting, and how can we mother ourselves?
• Do we have to experience physical childbirth to be a “mother,” or can caring for the vulnerable—like supporting a friend, mentoring someone younger, or caring for an animal—also express the essence of motherhood?
• How are birth and creativity connected?

If these questions speak to you, bring your coffee (and maybe a friend!) and join us.

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Circles of Friendship

Alp Coskun — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 16:32:54 +0000

On Friday evening, November 28, we had the pleasure of attending the Indigenous and Newcomers Gathering program at Victoria Park Pavilion, hosted by the inspiring healer, Hope Engel.

As part of her meaningful collage workshop, we learned how art can help us understand, address, and gently heal the wounds we carry within ourselves. Through this creative process, we discovered new ways to release past difficulties and embrace emotional healing.

We are deeply grateful to Hope Engel and her colleague Flora for welcoming us into this beautiful program. It was truly special for us to be a part of their work, and we look forward to following and supporting their future initiatives.

Thank you for creating such a powerful and heart-opening experience.

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GARAGE SALE!

Alp Coskun — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 18:29:55 +0000

Saturday, December 6th
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
1117 Snyder’s Rd E, Baden, ON N3A 3L2

Clothes • Household Items • Great Deals!

Everything is priced VERY LOW — perfect for students, families, and anyone looking for good finds!

What You’ll Find:

Gently used clothing
Kitchenware & home items
Decor pieces
Small electronics
And much more!

Everyone is Welcome!

Bring friends, neighbours, and anyone who loves bargains!

Don’t Miss It — One Day Only

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Warmth in Action at Anishnabeg Outreach

Alp Coskun — Thu, 27 Nov 2025 16:10:11 +0000

On Wednesday, November 26, we visited Anishinabeg Outreach to deliver a large donation of winter essentials — including coats, jackets, boots, shoes, hats, gloves, socks, sweaters, shirts, and other warm clothing items.

As Grand River Friendship Society, we are grateful for the opportunity to support the meaningful work that the Anishinabeg Outreach team does for Indigenous community members. Their commitment to helping and uplifting the community inspires us, and we are honoured to stand alongside them.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to these donations. Together, we continue to build warmth, connection, and friendship in our community.

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Winter Warmth for Anishnabeg Outreach

Alp Coskun — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 15:43:47 +0000

We’re collecting winter clothing to support our neighbours. As the weather gets colder, warm coats, boots, hats, and mittens become more than just clothing—they’re a way of protecting health, dignity, and hope.

Our first batch of donations will be delivered on the 26th, and we hope to continue bringing more items at regular intervals as the community gives. Each delivery is a small bridge of care, reminding families that they are seen, valued, and not alone.

Thank you for helping us share warmth, comfort, and friendship this winter.

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Knitting Club Day 3

Alp Coskun — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 14:35:48 +0000

Today we held the third session of our knitting club with our wonderful seniors, dedicated volunteers, and amazing members. Our Christmas gifts for people experiencing homelessness — handmade hats and scarves — are almost finished!

The energy in the room was incredible. Everyone was excited, and today’s participation was even higher than before.

A heartfelt thank you to all our volunteers and members who joined us and continue to support this meaningful project.

Together, we’re making the season warmer for those in need.

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