As part of this month’s Activity Week, our Grade 7 girls in the GRFS Mentorship Program spent the afternoon at Crock A Doodle in Waterloo, discovering the joy of pottery...
Savor Anatolia #2 — Recap
September 22, 20250
Our Food Fair turned the flavours of Anatolia into a day of friendship. Our community members cooked with care, families met new neighbours, and every plate served helped strengthen our...
Terry Fox Run — Recap
September 18, 20250
On Sunday, September 14, our GRFS volunteers joined thousands across Canada at Victoria Park, Kitchener to honour Terry Fox’s legacy. We met at 11:00 AM, pinned on numbers, stretched together,...
Bridging Stories, Building Community
September 15, 20250
Thank you to everyone who joined us for this special gathering with author and communications specialist Gulshen Abdukadir, co-hosted with the Uyghur Community in Canada. The night was filled with...
One Run for Terry!
September 12, 20250
On Sunday, September 14, 2025, we’re joining thousands across Canada to honour Terry Fox’s legacy and raise awareness for cancer research. Terry’s determination reminds us that ordinary people can do...
Thank you, J&H Ranch, for hosting our community members! Horses have a way of teaching calm, confidence, and care. Getting outdoors together helped our members slow down, try something new,...
Stand United: Türkiye vs Spain
September 8, 20250
Yesterday, our young community members came together to watch the Turkish National Team take on Spain. It was a tough loss, but the night reminded us why gatherings like this...
Sunshine, Smiles & One Big Annual Picnic!
September 3, 20250
What a day! Thank you to everyone who filled our backyard with laughter, games, music, and friendship. We were honoured to welcome community leaders who joined the celebration: Aislinn Clancy...
Our 8th and 9th graders had a blast jumping, flipping, and laughing together with their mentors at SkyZone! ? Moments like these aren’t just about fun—they’re about building trust, teamwork,...
Mentors in the Windy City
August 29, 20250
Our GRFS high school mentors spent the weekend exploring Chicago—reflecting at The Bean, strolling Navy Pier, and soaking in the energy of Downtown. It was a joyful mini-getaway that strengthened...