Daily Reminder
October 29, 20250
Small daily choices build a kinder community. Today’s Friendship Four: listen before speaking, ask—don’t assume, make room at the table, and end the day with gratitude.
We are launching a knitting workshop to make winter gift packs for our unhoused neighbours. Thursdays: Nov 6, 13, 20 • 11:30 AM–1:00 PM Location: GRFS We’ll make: scarves, hats, gloves All skill levels welcome! Tea & snacks • No RSVP • Volunteer hours available
Join us for a welcoming, practical “Know Your Rights” session with Izzy Li, Newcomer Gender-Based Violence Legal Advocate from the Sexual Assault Support Centre of Waterloo Region (SASC). Wednesday, 22 October • ⏰ 6:00 PM 1117 Snyder’s Rd E, Baden, ON N3A 3L2 Knowing your rights helps you stay safe, support friends, and access services...
Remembering M.Fethullah Gülen
October 20, 20250
On October 18, the first anniversary of his passing, our community gathered to honor Fethullah Gülen Hocaefendi—remembering a life dedicated to knowledge, education, and serving humanity. His example reminds us that learning and kindness are powerful ways to build a better world. The evening opened with a Qur’an recitation that invited calm and reflection. A...
Friendship & Gratitude Night
October 19, 20250
A heart-warming October 17 gathering at the Grand River Friendship Society brought neighbours, newcomers, seniors, and friends together to celebrate gratitude—the glue that strengthens community and deepens our sense of belonging. When gratitude moves our hands—cooking a meal, listening with care, showing up for one another—thanks becomes action. That’s Love in motion. Love is a...
From Thanks to Giving ❤️
October 14, 20250
As we look back on Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for our community—neighbors, families, seniors, and newcomers—who make the Grand River Friendship Society feel like home. May this season bring peace, warmth, and abundance to everyone. Gratitude is more than a feeling—it moves us to act. When we call a neighbor, share a meal, or show up...
Listening with Orange Hearts
October 4, 20250
On the 3rd of October, Friday, we were honoured to host Senator Diane Kilby and Jaclyn Austin, Coordinator of the Métis Healthy Babies Healthy Children Program. We extend our sincere gratitude for their visit and for the knowledge and insights they provided. It was a privilege for our organization to learn from them. Learning is...
GRFS Weekend School
October 4, 20250
Nurture language, values, and confidence in a joyful, community-first setting. Our Weekend + Winter School helps children grow their Turkish, deepen Islamic awareness, and build friendships that last—right here at Grand River Friendship Society. What kids experience: Language & Culture: Practical Turkish learning through stories, songs, and play. Values & Faith: Qur’an recitation and Islamic...
Community Care in Action!
October 2, 20250
We were honoured to visit the Pregnancy Center, where we delivered children’s clothing, winter jackets, hats, and gloves. We are grateful for the opportunity to support the Pregnancy Center and take pride in contributing to the well-being of families in need. It is a joy to give back and to be part of the vibrant...
Every Child Matters — Community Care in Action
September 30, 20250
In honor of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, our seniors from the Grand River Friendship Society visited the Métis Nation of Ontario in Kitchener. Together with Jaclyn Austin, Coordinator of the Métis Healthy Babies Healthy Children Program, we prepared and delivered special gift bags for Indigenous Métis babies—carrying the message that Every Child...