We were very happy to attend the Grassroots Christmas Meetup last Friday evening, kindly hosted by our Ukrainian friends. It was a joy to spend such a meaningful evening together with Ukrainian families, Canadian friends, volunteers, and partners. The warmth, connection, and shared moments made it a truly special night. We are grateful for the...
We are once again organizing a baby clothing donation drive in support of the Pregnancy Centre. Throughout January, there is a strong need for Baby clothing for ages 0–4 We kindly accept new or gently used, clean items, including -Baby clothes -Socks and pajamas -Seasonally appropriate outfits Your donation helps support families and brings comfort...
This winter, we are bringing our community together through learning, friendship, and shared experiences. -Daily reading sessions and interactive discussions -Skill-building activities that encourage curiosity and critical thinking -Opportunities to learn, reflect, and grow together -Daily seminars with special guest speakers -Family-focused psychological awareness and personal development sessions For our children: -A fun and educational...
Nile Academy’s 11th and 12th graders visited University of Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier University, exploring campus life and future study options. They also met our own students currently studying at these universities—asking questions, hearing real student experiences, and getting practical advice through short presentations and Q&A.
This month in our book club, our theme is Women, family & Motherhood. We’ll explore the film Tully through the lens of womanhood, the mother archetype, and self-parenting—using the film as a way to understand ourselves more deeply. Motherhood is often discussed through social roles and responsibilities, but we’ll step outside that frame and reflect...
Our GRFS mentor delegation visited Chicago for a collaborative Mentor Development Program. During this trip, our mentors connected with partner mentor teams, joined leadership workshops, and shared successful mentoring practices. This international exchange helped strengthen our mentorship capacity, build new friendships, and bring valuable insights back to our youth programs in Canada. We are proud...
On Friday evening, November 28, we had the pleasure of attending the Indigenous and Newcomers Gathering program at Victoria Park Pavilion, hosted by the inspiring healer, Hope Engel. As part of her meaningful collage workshop, we learned how art can help us understand, address, and gently heal the wounds we carry within ourselves. Through this...
Saturday, December 6th 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM 1117 Snyder’s Rd E, Baden, ON N3A 3L2 Clothes • Household Items • Great Deals! Everything is priced VERY LOW — perfect for students, families, and anyone looking for good finds! What You’ll Find: ✔ Gently used clothing ✔ Kitchenware & home items ✔ Decor pieces ✔...
On Thursday, November 21, we closed our Women & Relationships theme with Marriage Story, guided by insights from Brené Brown’s The Power of Vulnerability podcast. We talked about the defense mechanisms we carry into our relationships, emotional numbness as a form of self-protection, the courage to speak about hard things, and what it truly means...
On Wednesday, November 26, we visited Anishinabeg Outreach to deliver a large donation of winter essentials — including coats, jackets, boots, shoes, hats, gloves, socks, sweaters, shirts, and other warm clothing items. As Grand River Friendship Society, we are grateful for the opportunity to support the meaningful work that the Anishinabeg Outreach team does for...
