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This May 10th, let’s come together to honour the love, strength, and resilience of all moms—especially the incredible single mothers in our community. In collaboration with the African Canadian Association of Waterloo Region & Area (ACAWRA) and the Grand River Friendship Society (GRFS), this heartwarming event is all about celebrating motherhood in all its forms....

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We were delighted to host Mayor Jan Liggett of Cambridge and Mayor Natasha Salonen of Wilmot at the Grand River Friendship Society (GRFS) campus in Baden for a warm and engaging breakfast meeting. Our Chair Selim Budak, board member Leon Kehl, executive director Cumali Sahin, director of public relations Berat Berberoglu, and dedicated volunteers welcomed...

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A weekend full of energy, learning, and brotherhood! Our middle school boys came together for an unforgettable March Camp, packed with activities that strengthened both minds and friendships. 🔥 Camp Highlights: ✅ Football matches to keep the spirit alive ✅ PlayStation FIFA tournament for some friendly competition ✅ Iftar & Suhoor, sharing meals in a...

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For three unforgettable days, our high school boys came together for an exciting and enriching March Camp, filled with learning, bonding, and fun! 🔹 Daily Highlights: ✅ Iftar meals provided by generous families, with parents on duty each day ✅ Seminars offering valuable insights and life lessons ✅ Qur’an Hour, fostering spiritual growth ✅ Social...

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We were honoured to celebrate Black History Month with the African Canadian Association of Waterloo Region and Area (ACAWRA) at Grand River Friendship Society (GRFS)! Our Executive Director, Cumali Sahin, and Board Members warmly welcomed ACAWRA representatives Mamuzo Nwokoro and Nora Ngozi Agwu. The event began with a presentation from our Director of PR, Berat...

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We were honored to welcome Liberal Party MP Valerie Bradford (Kitchener South-Hespeler) to the Grand River Friendship Society (GRFS) campus in Baden, ON. It was an inspiring meeting where we discussed future initiatives, community engagement, and the incredible progress we have made together. MP Bradford presented a special certificate of recognition to GRFS, acknowledging our...

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Yesterday, representatives from the Grand River Friendship Society (GRFS) paid a friendly visit to Aislinn Clancy at her Kitchener Campaign office. GRFS Finance Committee Member Orhan Keskin, Executive Director Cumali Åžahin, and Public Relations Director Berat BerberoÄŸlu met with Ms. Clancy as a follow-up to a previous gathering. During the visit, they had a warm...

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