Join the Young Professionals team at Grand River Friendship Society for Voices Against Racism, a youth-led intercultural forum held in recognition of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. This half-day, in-person forum brings together youth, young professionals, and community members to listen, learn, and engage in meaningful dialogue around racism, identity, and...
On Monday, February 2, we had the pleasure of visiting Anishnabeg Outreach as volunteers from Grand River Friendship Society to support their Spirit Bundle Program. We were truly happy to be there, to serve, and to be part of such meaningful work. It was an honor to be welcomed so warmly, and we sincerely thank...
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...
On Saturday, January 31, as Grand River Friendship Society, we were very happy to host our Uyghur friends at our foundation. Spending the day together meant a lot to us, and we truly enjoyed being in community with them. With the participation and support of the Region of Waterloo Public Health, the day became even...
On Friday evening, January 30, as Grand River Friendship Society, we had the pleasure of hosting a collage workshop in collaboration with the Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre, as part of the Indigenous & Newcomers Gathering organized by Indigenous Creatives United, specially organized for the women in our community. The workshop was incredibly meaningful and productive. Our...
On Thursday night, the 22nd of January, as Grand River Friendship Society, we had the pleasure of visiting one of the guest houses of Grassroots Response of Ukrainian Crisis. We were warmly welcomed and had the opportunity to spend a lovely evening together, sharing dinner and getting to know one another. It was a truly...
As Grand River Friendship Society, we are happy to share that on January 20, we made another donation to the Pregnancy Center. Giving back to our community through regular donations brings us great joy, and our connection with the Pregnancy Center means a lot to us. This time, our donation included children’s clothing, toys, baby...
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 host them at our centre, give a tour of our building, and share who we are and the work we do as a foundation. We...
Join us for a warm and welcoming University Iftar Dinner, where we come together to share a meal, meet new people, and celebrate the beauty of community. Whether you’re fasting or simply want to support and connect, you belong at the table. Time: 5:15 PM – 9:00 PM Date: Friday, February 27th Location: 80 Schneider...
Our Winter Camp for 9th Grade Boys has come to an end — and what an incredible time it was. It was truly a blast, filled with laughter, high energy, and memorable moments that brought everyone closer together. Winter Camp wasn’t just about activities — it was about giving our youth a safe space to...
