Looking for a warm meal and great company? Join us on Saturday, January 18, from 5–8 PM at 57 Stirling Ave N for a delicious hot meal and a welcoming atmosphere! This event is hosted in partnership with the Grand River Friendship Society, Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church, and the Food Bank of Waterloo Region—because we...
We’re thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of GRFS Taekwondo Academy – a FREE youth program for kids aged 5 to 17! Led by Senior Master Gary Ramon Aguto and Master Maxena Aguto, both highly skilled 4th Dan Black Belts with over 35 years of combined teaching experience, this academy is designed to develop discipline,...
Join us as we mark 5 amazing years of our cooking class program at GRFS! Each month, we come together to explore dishes from diverse cultures, share stories, and create meaningful connections. It’s more than just cooking—it’s about celebrating traditions, fostering mutual understanding, and building a stronger community. 📅 Upcoming Events: 🍴 January 15th, 2025...
Two years ago, we began this journey, growing and making our voices heard with you. Now, we’re excited to present the YANKI 2nd Anniversary Program! 🎉 An event filled with songs, plays, fun contests, and more. On this special night where the voices of youth will resonate as “YANKI” we’ll share the joy of being...
From December 24th to 26th, a special Winter School was organized for JK-G6 students while parents participated in seminars. Over the course of the program, 63 students had an unforgettable experience, guided by 5 teachers and 5 mentors. Held daily from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM, the schedule was filled with fun activities, sports, and...
The 3-4 day Winter Camp organized for children of families who immigrated to Canada in the last 7-8 years received tremendous interest! Started on December 2024, this unique program was filled with psychological support, moral education, exciting activities, and career & personal development seminars. The program included: 📚 Daily Book Reading Sessions Participants enjoyed three...
We are thrilled to share that our volunteers recently visited The Pregnancy Centre to deliver the first batch of your generous donations! 🎉 The delivery was warmly received by Liz Perez, the Program Coordinator, who expressed her heartfelt gratitude for your support. 💖 Your contributions are already making a difference in the lives of mothers...
Grand River Friendship Society proudly presents the YANKI 2nd Anniversary Shorts Contest! 🌍🎉 💬 If you had 60 seconds to talk to the whole world, what would you say? 🎁 Amazing awards for the best messages: 🏆 1st Place: $150 🥈 2nd Place: $100 🥉 3rd Place: $75 🎖 4th Place: $50 🎖 5th Place:...
Grand River Friendship Society is excited to announce the YANKI 2nd Year Anniversary Photography Contest! 🔴 Show us the Power of Red! 🎁 Exciting prizes for the winners: 🏆 1st Place: $100 🥈 2nd Place: $75 🥉 3rd Place: $50 📸 Capture anything red or that reminds you of the color red! Whether it’s a...
