Ramadan is a time for togetherness, gratitude, and sharing. We warmly invite you to our GRFS Ramadan Iftar Programs to break bread, build connections, and embrace the spirit of this holy month! 🍽🤲 📅 Iftar Dates: 📍 Location: New Dundee Community Centre 📞 For more details: Yusuf Arabacı (+1 647-772-0763) 🗓 Upcoming Iftar Nights: ✅...
Today, despite the heavy snowfall, our Grand River Friendship Society Food Festival at the Baden Campus was an incredible success! We had the pleasure of introducing the rich and authentic flavors of Turkish cuisine to our neighbors and the wider Waterloo Region community. From savory dishes like sarma, börek, and içli köfte to sweet delights...
We are excited to announce that the Grand River Friendship Society (GRFS) and the Waterloo Region Suicide Prevention Council (WRSPC) have come together to explore meaningful ways to support mental health and wellbeing in our community. Together, we are working on initiatives designed to empower and uplift our youth, foster awareness about mental health, and...
Today, the Grand River Friendship Society’s Executive Director Cumali Sahin and Director of Public Relations Berat Berberoglu, along with our board members, had the pleasure of visiting MP Mike Morrice at his office in downtown Kitchener. What a powerful and inspiring meeting it was! We dove into exciting conversations about our Taekwondo school, upcoming community...
We had the honor of welcoming Liberal Party MP Bardish Chagger to the Grand River Friendship Society (GRFS) campus in Baden, ON. It was a delightful and meaningful gathering where our board members had the chance to discuss future projects, community initiatives, and ways to strengthen our support for those in need. MP Chagger shared...
❄ Mission Accomplished! 🧥 Thanks to our incredible community, we’ve successfully wrapped up our Winter Coat Drive! With your generous support, we delivered 10 boxes of winter essentials to the Maplehurst Correctional Complex, helping to keep those in need warm this season. A huge THANK YOU to all our donors, volunteers, and supporters who made...
Get ready for a day filled with deliciousness at the Grand River Friendship Society Food Festival on February 9, 2025, from 11 AM to 6 PM! This event is all about celebrating community and sharing the love. Our amazing volunteer women have prepared a wide variety of homemade Turkish dishes, all made with care and...
Today, we had the pleasure of welcoming Liberal MP Tim Louis (Kitchener-Conestoga) to the Grand River Friendship Society (GRFS) campus in Baden. It was a heartwarming meeting where our board members had the chance to connect with him and discuss future projects, support, and contributions to our community. Tim Louis expressed his admiration for the...
Mark your calendars! On Saturday, January 18th, at 6:45 PM, the special program celebrating YANKI Magazine’s 2nd anniversary—prepared and presented by GRFS youth—will take place! We’ve been working hard, wrapping up rehearsals with great excitement, and we can’t wait to see you on this big day! Join us for a memorable evening filled with fun,...
We were honored to welcome the wonderful members of Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church (SAMC) to the new campus of Grand River Friendship Society (GRFS) during our monthly Free Saturday Meals event. The day was filled with warmth, heartfelt conversations, and a shared spirit of togetherness. This visit was a fantastic opportunity to share GRFS’s mission,...
