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...
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...
Today, we celebrate the strength, grace, and resilience of women everywhere. From every walk of life, in every role they embrace, women shape our world with courage and love. Let’s honour their voices, uplift their dreams, and continue the fight for true equality. Because when women rise, humanity rises! As Rupi Kaur beautifully said: “what’s...
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...
We had a wonderful visit to the Coalition of Muslim Women today! Our Executive Director Cumali Sahin and Director of PR Berat Berberoglu engaged in an insightful conversation with Executive Director Fauzia Mazhar, COO Sarah Shafiq, and Director of Programming and Services Wisam Osman. Together, we explored ideas for future partnerships, fostering collaboration to create...
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...
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 Şahin, and Public Relations Director Berat Berberoğlu met with Ms. Clancy as a follow-up to a previous gathering. During the visit, they had a warm...
Today, on World Cancer Day, we stand united to remember, honor, and support all those impacted by cancer. With strength and resilience, we walk this journey together, inspired by the legacy of the Terry Fox Run and its unwavering commitment to cancer research and hope. Because love is a verb—an action that drives us to...
Today, the Grand River Friendship Society’s Executive Director Cumali Sahin and Director of Public Relations Berat Berberoglu, along with our board members, had the pleasure of visiting MP Mike Morrice at his office in downtown Kitchener. What a powerful and inspiring meeting it was! We dove into exciting conversations about our Taekwondo school, upcoming community...
On the 8th anniversary of the Quebec City Mosque Attack, we honor the victims and stand in solidarity with the Muslim community. Let this day serve as a reminder that love is a verb—it’s about action, protection, and standing against hate in all its forms. We will not tolerate Islamophobia. Together, let’s build a future...
