Mentor Appreciation Night
November 9, 20260
GRFS invites you to Mentor Appreciation Night on November 15, 2026, at Kitchener Portuguese Club. Join us to celebrate our mentors and volunteers and reflect on a year of community programs.
GRFS Mentors Attend Mentor Convention 2026 in Ottawa
October 29, 20260
On October 10–11, 2026, 18 women mentors from Grand River Friendship Society (GRFS) attended Mentor Convention 2026 in Ottawa. Organized by Northern Lights Educational Services (NLES), the two-day gathering brought...
During Reading Week, 22 GRFS mentors and assistant mentors supporting Kitchener-Waterloo students joined a three-day camp for discussion, academic study, personal reflection and friendship.
Grade 11 Students Enjoy a Memorable 5-Day Quebec Trip
September 16, 20260
Eight Grade 11 students and four mentors recently came together for a memorable 5-day, 4-night trip to Quebec, combining travel, friendship, recreation, and meaningful time together before the start of...
YPWR and The Compass Refugee Centre Bring Teens and Parents Together for Community Potluck
July 25, 20260
On July 25, 2026, Young Professionals Waterloo Region (YPWR) collaborated with The Compass Refugee Centre to bring teens and parents together for a warm and welcoming community potluck. The gathering...
The GRFS Mentorship Team recently organized a memorable two-day trip to Kingston for our Grade 12 students, offering them an enriching experience filled with exploration, learning, friendship, and adventure. During...
Learning Beyond the Classroom: Grade 9 Niagara Falls Trip As part of the GRFS High School Summer Program, our Grade 9 students recently enjoyed a memorable educational trip to Niagara...
On last Sunday, the GRFS Mentorship Team organized a warm and meaningful barbecue gathering for female university students in the GRFS garden. The program brought together 20 university students for...
Throughout the month of May, our GRFS High School Girls Mentorship Program organized a variety of meaningful outings and activities for students in Grades 9–11. These special gatherings gave students...
Winter Camp Memories
January 9, 20260
Our Winter Camp for 9th Grade Boys has come to an end — and what an incredible time it was. It was truly a blast, filled with laughter, high energy,...