On October 20, 2026, Grand River Friendship Society (GRFS) brought community members from across Waterloo Region together for The Gratitude Table, an evening of shared food, meaningful conversation, and reflection...
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,...
YPWR and The Compass Refugee Centre Bring Teens and Parents Together for Community Potluck
July 25, 20260
On July 25, 2026, Young Professionals Waterloo Region (YPWR) collaborated with The Compass Refugee Centre to bring teens and parents together for a warm and welcoming community potluck. The gathering...
GRFS Thanks Waterloo Region Community Foundation for Supporting Summer Opportunities for Children and Youth
June 6, 20260
We are pleased to share that Grand River Friendship Society has received support from the Waterloo Region Community Foundation for our GRFS Summer Learning & Activity Day Camp. This support...
Join Us for the 21st Turkish Food Festival! Grand River Friendship Society volunteers are delighted to invite our community to the 21st Turkish Food Festival on Sunday, June 21, from...
A Proud Global Milestone for GRFS, Waterloo Region, and Canada! Join Us as We Celebrate a Global Milestone! Grand River Friendship Society (GRFS) is proud to have been selected as...
Grand River Friendship Society proudly congratulates the Kitchener Rangers on winning the 2026 Memorial Cup, one of the most prestigious championships in Canadian major junior hockey. This historic achievement is...
Exciting News from Grand River Friendship Society! We are deeply grateful to Gloria Baylis Foundation for supporting our Youth Community Health Leadership Program. This initiative will empower newcomer and racialized...
Grand River Friendship Society was proud to host Voices Against Racism: An Intercultural Forum, organized by our dedicated Young Professionals team. The event created a powerful space for dialogue, reflection,...
Commemoration Program
March 29, 20260
With the dedicated efforts of our youth, we were honored to host a meaningful and beautiful program. At the Kitchener Public Library, we commemorated Said Nursi on the 66th anniversary...