Grand River Friendship Society Young Professionals team successfully hosted NextGen Connect: Learn & Lead, a dynamic career and networking event designed to support Grade 11+ high school students, university students,...
Bestival Collaboration Meeting
April 10, 20260
A Meaningful Gathering for Youth & Community We were delighted to welcome our valued guests from the Belmont Village Bestival team — one of Waterloo Region’s most vibrant arts and...
Iftar in Stratford
February 24, 20260
Our high school girls spent the weekend sharing a special Ramadan iftar and making memories on a trip to Stratford.
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....
Remembering M.Fethullah Gülen
October 20, 20250
On October 18, the first anniversary of his passing, our community gathered to honor Fethullah Gülen Hocaefendi—remembering a life dedicated to knowledge, education, and serving humanity. His example reminds us...
To celebrate the final day of summer school, we took our amazing youth to the Game Arcade — a place full of energy, laughter, and shared joy. After a summer...
Our Grade 7–10 Summer School students spent the day at Conrad Grebel University College playing fun mind games and puzzles. These activities made them think hard, work together, and feel...
GRFS Boys Soccer Camp
June 27, 20250
This year’s camp kicks off July 4 and runs through August 3 at Budd Park in Kitchener. Across Friday mornings and Saturday afternoons, young athletes will take part in skill-building...
GRFS Youth Camp!
May 14, 20250
From May 9–11, GRFS middle school mentors took part in a meaningful mentor development camp. The camp took place at the Abatolian Heritage Federation facility, bringing together mentors for a...
Over a 3-day weekend, high school boys in Grades 10–12 came together for our Spring Youth Camp — a program packed with reflection, teamwork, and unforgettable moments by the lake....