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.
GRFS brought Waterloo Region together for The Gratitude Table on October 20, 2026, at the Kitchener Portuguese Club. Shared food, guided conversations and reflections celebrated gratitude and connection across cultures.
GRFS Youth Hosts Commemoration of Fethullah Gülen
October 5, 20260
On October 3, 2026, youth, volunteers, families and community members came together for the Commemoration of Fethullah Gülen, a community gathering organized by GRFS Youth. The program remembered Fethullah Gülen,...
The Fall 2026 football season of Football for Learning: Newcomer Youth Education & Empowerment Program is officially underway. Led by Grand River Friendship Society (GRFS), the 12-week Fall program has...
Youth Workshop Encourages Creativity, Reflection and Positive Change | United in Voices
July 7, 20260
Imagining a Better World Through Art As part of the community engagement activities connected to United in Voices: Intercultural Dialogue Festival, youth participants came together for another meaningful workshop focused...
Threads of Peace: Building Community Through Art As part of the preparations for United in Voices: Intercultural Dialogue Festival, a group of youth, community members, and partner organizations came together...
We were delighted to participate in the Multicultural Connections event held at the Kitchener Public Library. The evening was filled with community, culture, performances, meaningful conversations, and connection. The event...
We were pleased to welcome representatives from Compass Refugee Centre for a warm and meaningful visit at GRFS. During the meeting, we had valuable conversations about potential activities, partnerships, and...
Building Bridges!
January 21, 20260
Yesterday, we were very happy to welcome, KW Multicultural Centre Community Engagement Coordinator, Ana Lagos Suazo and WR Immigration Partnership, Community Engagement Coordinator, Abiha Syed. It was a pleasure to...
Winter Camp | Day 1
December 29, 20250
We kicked off our Winter Camp with an inspiring first day focused on balance, values, and active participation in society. Day 1 Seminars: Rıdvan Kızıltepe | Balanced Living Guide (Practical...