Listening with Orange Hearts
October 4, 20250
On the 3rd of October, Friday, we were honoured to host Senator Diane Kilby and Jaclyn Austin, Coordinator of the Métis Healthy Babies Healthy Children Program. We extend our sincere...
GRFS Weekend School
October 4, 20250
Nurture language, values, and confidence in a joyful, community-first setting. Our Weekend + Winter School helps children grow their Turkish, deepen Islamic awareness, and build friendships that last—right here at...
Community Care in Action!
October 2, 20250
We were honoured to visit the Pregnancy Center, where we delivered children’s clothing, winter jackets, hats, and gloves. We are grateful for the opportunity to support the Pregnancy Center and...
Every Child Matters — Community Care in Action
September 30, 20250
In honor of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, our seniors from the Grand River Friendship Society visited the Métis Nation of Ontario in Kitchener. Together with Jaclyn Austin,...
Bridging Stories, Building Community
September 15, 20250
Thank you to everyone who joined us for this special gathering with author and communications specialist Gulshen Abdukadir, co-hosted with the Uyghur Community in Canada. The night was filled with...
Special Community Gathering with Author Gulshen Abdukadir
September 6, 20250
The Grand River Friendship Society together with the Uyghur Community in Canada warmly invites you to a special evening with Gulshen Abdukadir – Communications Specialist, Author, and representative of the...
Sunshine, Smiles & One Big Annual Picnic!
September 3, 20250
What a day! Thank you to everyone who filled our backyard with laughter, games, music, and friendship. We were honoured to welcome community leaders who joined the celebration: Aislinn Clancy...
Grandparents Day Café Night
August 30, 20250
Join us for a warm and joyful evening at the Westhill Retirement Residence, hosted by the Grand River Friendship Society together with our youth volunteers! ? Date: Friday, September 5...
ACAWRA × GRFS: Movie Day
August 13, 20250
Yesterday, we had an amazing time with the African Canadian Association of Waterloo Region (ACAWRA)! ? To support their Summer School program, we organized a Movie Day — after enjoying...
Yesterday, our fundraising event brought our community together in a beautiful spirit of sacrifice and generosity. Parents, youth, and neighbours stood side by side to support education, culture, and belonging...