We had the joy of visiting Floradale Mennonite Church this Sunday, January 18. Nearly ten years ago, when many of our members first arrived in Canada, the members of Floradale Mennonite Church were among the first who reached out to us. They held our hands, guided us, opened their doors, welcomed us into their homes,...
Last Friday evening, we had the pleasure of visiting our Indigenous friends for a truly meaningful gathering. This special evening marked the final program of the year, thoughtfully prepared together by Hope Engel and Flora. We are sincerely thankful for their warm hospitality and for the beautiful Indigenous songs and the powerful drum performance they...
On October 23, we were honored to host Izzy Li, Newcomer Gender-Based Violence Legal Advocate from the Sexual Assault Support Centre of Waterloo Region. Izzy provided an informative presentation for our community members on Legal Rights and available supports. We sincerely thank her for joining us and for sharing such valuable knowledge with our community.
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, and shared smiles before the noon start—cheering walkers, runners, strollers, and first-timers alike. We also hosted a stand—representing who we are, sharing our programs, and...
❄ Mission Accomplished! ? Thanks to our incredible community, we’ve successfully wrapped up our Winter Coat Drive! With your generous support, we delivered 10 boxes of winter essentials to the Maplehurst Correctional Complex, helping to keep those in need warm this season. A huge THANK YOU to all our donors, volunteers, and supporters who made...
