On Thursday, November 21, we closed our Women & Relationships theme with Marriage Story, guided by insights from Brené Brown’s The Power of Vulnerability podcast. We talked about the defense mechanisms we carry into our relationships, emotional numbness as a form of self-protection, the courage to speak about hard things, and what it truly means...
On Wednesday, November 26, we visited Anishinabeg Outreach to deliver a large donation of winter essentials — including coats, jackets, boots, shoes, hats, gloves, socks, sweaters, shirts, and other warm clothing items. As Grand River Friendship Society, we are grateful for the opportunity to support the meaningful work that the Anishinabeg Outreach team does for...
We’re collecting winter clothing to support our neighbours. As the weather gets colder, warm coats, boots, hats, and mittens become more than just clothing—they’re a way of protecting health, dignity, and hope. Our first batch of donations will be delivered on the 26th, and we hope to continue bringing more items at regular intervals as...
Today we held the third session of our knitting club with our wonderful seniors, dedicated volunteers, and amazing members. Our Christmas gifts for people experiencing homelessness — handmade hats and scarves — are almost finished! The energy in the room was incredible. Everyone was excited, and today’s participation was even higher than before. A heartfelt...
On Tuesday, we delivered the generous donations prepared by our community members to the Pregnancy Center. These included clothing for children aged 0–4, baby blankets, toys, winter jackets, shoes, diapers, and many other essentials for young children. We were warmly welcomed by Liz Perez, the Outreach Coordinator at the Pregnancy Center. She shared her appreciation...
On Wednesday, December 10, from 7:00–8:00 p.m., our youth members will be visiting The Westhill Retirement Residence for a special hour of creativity and connection with senior friends. In a busy world, this evening will create a gentle pause—space for young people and older adults to meet, talk, laugh, and make something beautiful together. It’s...
Our high school youth met up with their mentor at 24Billiards for an evening of fun, focus, and friendship around the pool table. It was a chance to step away from homework and routines, relax together, and learn something new in a positive, supportive space. Throughout the night, everyone took turns at the table—practising their...
On Friday night, we were honoured to host the Somali Canadian Association of Waterloo Region. Their Board Chair, Executive Director, and team joined us, and it was truly a pleasure to welcome them. We introduced our organization and had the opportunity to learn more about their work as well. The evening was filled with warm...
Yesterday, we held the second gathering of our knitting club. We continued working on the handmade hats, scarves, and gloves we’re preparing as Christmas gifts for our local homeless community — and we’re so happy to see some of these beautiful pieces starting to come together. Our participants shared their excitement as their knitting projects...
We are excited to invite all girls in Grades 6–8 to our GRFS Middle School Costume Competition! This special event celebrates creativity, confidence, and sisterhood. Participants will showcase their handmade costumes on the catwalk—no store-bought costumes allowed! We can’t wait to see the imagination, craftsmanship, and vibrant energy our girls bring to the stage!
