We are so excited to mark our 1st Year Partnership Celebration with the African Canadian Association of Waterloo Region & Area (ACAWRA). It’s been an incredible journey so far, and we’d love for you to join us to celebrate this milestone.
On Saturday, January 31, as Grand River Friendship Society, we were very happy to host our Uyghur friends at our foundation. Spending the day together meant a lot to us, and we truly enjoyed being in community with them. With the participation and support of the Region of Waterloo Public Health, the day became even...
Hello everyone, Only two weeks left! All Kitchener–Waterloo mentors, from middle school to university level, are warmly invited to our Mentor Convention, hosted by GRFS, taking place at Conrad Grebel University College, Waterloo, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Throughout the day, we will engage in meaningful discussions focused on mentoring and youth guidance. The...
As Grand River Friendship Society, we are happy to share that on January 20, we made another donation to the Pregnancy Center. Giving back to our community through regular donations brings us great joy, and our connection with the Pregnancy Center means a lot to us. This time, our donation included children’s clothing, toys, baby...
You are warmly invited to a community gathering in collaboration with the Uyghur community. What to expect: A general information session delivered by Public Health A friendly coffee meetup and open conversation An opportunity to connect, share, and strengthen our community This event is open to everyone. We look forward to welcoming you and spending...
Join us for a warm and welcoming University Iftar Dinner, where we come together to share a meal, meet new people, and celebrate the beauty of community. Whether you’re fasting or simply want to support and connect, you belong at the table. Time: 5:15 PM – 9:00 PM Date: Friday, February 27th Location: 80 Schneider...
We hosted a fun snow sculpture competition for our Grade 8 students. Some of our youth formed teams and worked together, while others chose to create their own designs independently. The creativity was amazing — one team built a snow mosque, and one student even recreated a Clash Royale game map in the snow! It...
Saturday, December 6th 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM 1117 Snyder’s Rd E, Baden, ON N3A 3L2 Clothes • Household Items • Great Deals! Everything is priced VERY LOW — perfect for students, families, and anyone looking for good finds! What You’ll Find: ✔ Gently used clothing ✔ Kitchenware & home items ✔ Decor pieces ✔...
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...
