On March 12, teachers from St. Mary High School, along with their friends and family, joined GRFS students for a meaningful iftar evening. The program brought together approximately 20 teachers and guests with around 15 students, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere for connection and conversation. Before iftar, everyone gathered for a moment of reflection....
This weekend, our high school students gathered at GRFS for a wonderful iftar evening filled with connection, laughter, and great memories. The night included fun games, a matcha & coffee station, delicious food, and meaningful conversations that brought everyone closer together. It was a beautiful opportunity for students to relax, enjoy the evening, and strengthen...
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 23rd, the Grand River Friendship Society welcomed a group of Mennonites from local area churches to experience iftar together at our community center. The evening was thoughtfully organized by our board member Leon Kehl from Floradale Mennonite Church, who previously co-led a cultural trip to Turkey in 2014 with Mennonite couples—some of whom...
We were honored to welcome MPP Aislinn Clancy and her father, along with our Director of PR, Berat Berberoglu, and his wife for a special iftar dinner hosted by our Executive Director Cumali Sahin and his family. Aislinn graciously joined in the fast for the day, and we all shared not only a delicious spread...
This month, our book club dove into the powerful story told in Unbroken, a film that sparked heartfelt conversations on resilience, forgiveness, and the human spirit. As in previous years, our meeting beautifully aligned with the month of Ramadan—a time of reflection and togetherness. To mark the occasion, we gathered for a warm and welcoming...
Students from the University of Waterloo, Wilfrid Laurier, and the University of Guelph gathered around the iftar table for an evening filled with warmth, connection, and meaningful conversation. It wasn’t just a meal—it was a space for friendships to blossom and cultural stories to be shared, all wrapped in the peaceful spirit of Ramadan. The...
Our university students came together for a heartwarming iftar, strengthening their friendships and embracing the unifying spirit of Ramadan. Amidst the busyness of their studies, they found a moment to pause, connect, and share in the blessings of this holy month. The atmosphere was filled with warmth, laughter, and meaningful conversations, reminding us all of...
At our Baden campus, we came together for a beautiful evening filled with warmth, delicious food, and meaningful connections. From the elegantly decorated tables to the laughter shared over Iftar, every moment was a testament to the power of community. Seeing our young friends gathered, sharing stories, and enjoying the spirit of Ramadan reminds us...
Last night, our incredible volunteers gathered at the Baden Campus for a beautiful Iftar dinner, where warmth, gratitude, and community spirit filled the room. Our board members welcomed the guests, and together, we shared reflections on Ramadan’s blessings while enjoying delicious food. At the same time, we held a fundraiser for our new faculty, bringing...
