We were grateful to host our Dialogue Iftar Dinner, bringing together 185 guests and 25 dedicated volunteers for a beautiful evening of reflection, friendship, and community. The evening welcomed a diverse group of participants, including the Mayor of Waterloo, federal and provincial representatives, regional and city councillors, police representatives, faith leaders, community organizations, and academics...
On the evening of February 27, our Dialogue Book Club came together for a warm and meaningful iftar. It was a beautiful night of thoughtful conversation, shared reflections, and community connection. Around the table, we exchanged ideas, listened deeply, and strengthened our bonds through dialogue and friendship. Evenings like this remind us that learning and...
On March 9, we will be visiting The Pregnancy Centre to distribute clothing for children ages 0–4. Through this initiative, we aim to support families with young children and contribute to meeting essential needs in our community. Small acts of care can create a big impact. Thank you to everyone who supports and contributes to...
We are delivering winter clothing to the Wilmot Wellesley Resource Centre to support families in need during the cold season. Together, we can help keep our community warm and supported. Every small act of kindness makes a difference.
Our February program is ready! This month’s theme is Women, Aging, and Wisdom. Around a warm iftar table, we will reflect on the meaningful comedy film Nonnas, exploring what aging, growth, and wisdom represent in the inner journeys of women. It will be an evening of thoughtful conversation, shared insights, and community connection. And yes…...
Last Saturday’s Iftar program was a truly special gathering where we experienced the unifying and welcoming spirit of Ramadan together. Our little ones fully enjoyed the evening — grabbing their cotton candy, dipping fruits into the chocolate fountain, getting their faces painted in bright colors, and running around with their creative balloons. The joy and...
Ramadan Mubarak to all who are observing in our region and around the world. May this sacred month bring peace, reflection, compassion, and renewed hope to every home and every heart. Ramadan reminds us of the importance of generosity, gratitude, and caring for one another — values that connect communities across cultures and borders. Wishing...
On February 15, we hosted our Mentor Convention, which featured three insightful seminars and a collaborative session for sharing best practices. It was a valuable opportunity to exchange experiences, learn from one another, and strengthen our mentoring approach together. Through collaboration and reflection, we continue to grow and better support the individuals we serve.
We created a dedicated study space for our Grade 12 students during exam week. They reviewed subjects together, supported one another, and prepared as a team. After studying, we shared a meal and enjoyed a few games to relieve stress and recharge. We stand by our students not only emotionally, but also academically — every...
Yesterday, we had a Mentor Convention hosted by GRFS at Conrad Grebel. GRFS held its annual Mentor Training Day, bringing together 40 middle school, high school, and university mentors from Niagara Falls, Hamilton, London, Kitchener-Waterloo, and Windsor. The program included four educational seminars covering the following topics: dialogue, technical mentoring skills, psychology and mentoring, and...
