Grand River Friendship Society

Grand River Friendship Society Education, mentorship & community programs for all. FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund Grantee (Cohort 1)

📣 Community Program AnnouncementGrand River Friendship Society is pleased to share this community program opportunity fr...
06/12/2026

📣 Community Program Announcement

Grand River Friendship Society is pleased to share this community program opportunity from The African Canadian Association of Waterloo Region and Area (ACAWRA).

ACAWRA will be offering a summer program for children ages 6 to 13, running from July 6 to August 8. The program will take place mainly Monday to Thursday, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, with occasional activities on Fridays and Saturdays.

The cost is $50 per child, which will help cover indoor space rentals, field trips, and snacks.

This is a wonderful opportunity for children to participate in meaningful activities, connect with peers, and enjoy a positive summer experience.

For more information and registration details, please contact African Canadian Association of Waterloo Region & Area directly.

🌿✨ May Outings with GRFS High School Girls Mentorship ProgramThroughout the month of May, our GRFS High School Girls Men...
06/12/2026

🌿✨ May Outings with GRFS High School Girls Mentorship Program

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 the opportunity to explore new places, express their creativity, build friendships, spend quality time with mentors, and create lasting memories together.

🎨 Grade 9 students enjoyed a fun pottery painting experience, where they explored their creativity, designed unique pieces, and shared meaningful time with friends and mentors.

🌿 Grade 10 students visited the beautiful village of Elora, exploring local boutiques, cafés, bookstores, artisan shops, scenic attractions, and the charming surroundings of Elora Mill and Victoria Park. The day was filled with discovery, laughter, friendship, and memorable moments.

🚲 Grade 11 students spent the day in Toronto, where they explored the city and enjoyed a bike ride around Toronto Islands. With beautiful waterfront views, great food, and plenty of fun, it was a wonderful opportunity to connect, strengthen friendships, and enjoy the city together.

These monthly outings are an important part of our mentorship program. They provide students with opportunities for personal growth, meaningful conversations, community building, leadership development, and unforgettable shared experiences.

We sincerely thank all of our mentors, students, and families for making these moments so special.

At GRFS, we are proud to support youth through mentorship, friendship, guidance, and opportunities that help them grow with confidence, connection, and a strong sense of belonging.

📚✨ GRFS and YANKI Visit Cambridge Public Library’s Idea ExchangeRecently, the Grand River Friendship Society and YANKI t...
06/12/2026

📚✨ GRFS and YANKI Visit Cambridge Public Library’s Idea Exchange

Recently, the Grand River Friendship Society and YANKI team were honoured to attend a special invitation from Cambridge Public Library for a guided tour of the Idea Exchange Library.

Cambridge Public Library

This visit provided a wonderful opportunity for our teams to come together, strengthen community connections, and learn more about the valuable resources, programs, and creative spaces available through the library.

Participants explored innovative learning environments, discovered opportunities for youth engagement, creativity, and community learning, and took part in meaningful conversations about how community organizations and public institutions can work together to support children, youth, and families.

We are sincerely grateful to the Idea Exchange team for their warm hospitality and for sharing their knowledge, vision, and commitment to community learning with us. Strong partnerships and collaboration play an important role in creating more opportunities for learning, engagement, creativity, and growth.

GRFS and YANKI look forward to future opportunities to collaborate and continue building meaningful connections that benefit youth, families, and the wider community.

Thank you to Cambridge Public Library and Idea Exchange for hosting us and making this visit such a valuable and inspiring experience.

📕✨🍃 GRFS Student Mentors Cottage CampFrom June 5 to June 8, the GRFS Guidance Team organized a meaningful 3-day, 3-night...
06/12/2026

📕✨🍃 GRFS Student Mentors Cottage Camp

From June 5 to June 8, the GRFS Guidance Team organized a meaningful 3-day, 3-night cottage camp for our middle school and high school student mentors.

The camp provided a valuable opportunity for young mentors to renew their motivation, strengthen friendships, build team spirit, and enjoy a supportive learning environment away from their regular routines.

Throughout the camp, participants took part in both reflective and recreational activities, including swimming, barbecue, games, group conversations, and shared community time. The program created a warm atmosphere where youth could connect with one another, recharge, and grow together.

As part of the camp, four seminar sessions were delivered on important mentorship and personal development topics:

Mentorship Follow-Up and Its Importance
Time Management
Character Education
The Importance of Consultation and Shared Decision-Making

These sessions helped student mentors reflect on their responsibilities, develop stronger leadership habits, and better understand the role of mentorship in supporting younger students and building a positive community culture.

GRFS thanks all mentors, volunteers, and team members who contributed to making this camp a meaningful, enjoyable, and inspiring experience.

At GRFS, we are proud to support youth mentorship, leadership development, character education, and meaningful friendships that help young people grow with confidence, responsibility, and purpose.

⚽ Türkiye vs Australia World Cup Match Night at GRFSGrand River Friendship Society invites our community to a special ou...
06/11/2026

⚽ Türkiye vs Australia World Cup Match Night at GRFS

Grand River Friendship Society invites our community to a special outdoor match night as we watch the Türkiye vs Australia FIFA World Cup group match together on the big screen in the GRFS backyard.

Join us for an exciting night filled with football spirit, community connection, tea, coffee, and light refreshments. Families, youth, friends, and community members are all welcome to come together and enjoy the match in a warm and friendly atmosphere.

📅 Date: Saturday night, June 13
🕛 Gathering Time: 11:59 PM
⚽ Match Time: 12:00 AM midnight
📍 Location: GRFS Backyard
1117 Snyder’s Road East, Baden

☕ Tea, coffee, and refreshments will be served.

🪑 Please bring your own comfortable chairs.

Come with your family, friends, and team spirit as we enjoy the excitement of football together under the stars.

🌟 GRFS and Children and Youth Planning Table Host Community Activity Day for ChildrenThis Saturday, Grand River Friendsh...
06/08/2026

🌟 GRFS and Children and Youth Planning Table Host Community Activity Day for Children

This Saturday, Grand River Friendship Society and the Children and Youth Planning Table of Waterloo Region (CYPT) came together to host a special community event as part of the upcoming Child Voice Project 2026 (CVP 2026) .
Children ages 6–10 gathered at the GRFS building and participated in 9 different activity stations, each inspired by one of UNICEF Canada’s 9 Areas of Child Well-Being. Through hands-on activities, teamwork, creativity, and learning, participants explored important themes that contribute to healthy, happy, and thriving childhoods.
It was a joyful day filled with learning, laughter, friendship, and community spirit. The program created a meaningful space for children to engage, express themselves, build connections, and learn through play.
We sincerely thank all the volunteers, families, and children who helped make this event such a success.
We look forward to continuing this journey together as we prepare for CVP 2026 💛

🎉 Exciting News from Grand River Friendship Society!We are pleased to share that Grand River Friendship Society has rece...
06/06/2026

🎉 Exciting News from Grand River Friendship Society!

We are pleased to share that Grand River Friendship Society has received support from the Waterloo Region Community Foundation for our GRFS Summer Learning & Activity Day Camp.

This support will help create accessible and enriching summer opportunities for children and youth across Waterloo Region by reducing financial barriers to participation and ensuring that more young people can benefit from a positive summer experience.

Through learning-based activities, recreation, creativity, leadership development, and social connection, participants will build confidence, develop new skills, form meaningful friendships, and strengthen their sense of belonging within the community.

We extend our sincere gratitude to Waterloo Region Community Foundation for investing in the wellbeing and success of local children and youth. Their support helps create opportunities for young people to learn, grow, connect, and thrive.

Together, we are building a stronger, more inclusive, and more connected Waterloo Region.

🎉 Join Us for the 21st Turkish Food Festival!Grand River Friendship Society volunteers are delighted to invite our commu...
06/05/2026

🎉 Join Us for the 21st Turkish Food Festival!

Grand River Friendship Society volunteers are delighted to invite our community to the 21st Turkish Food Festival on Sunday, June 21, from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

This special community gathering will bring together families, friends, neighbours, and community members for a warm day of delicious Turkish food, friendship, and togetherness. Guests will enjoy traditional favourites homemade treats, and more.

This year’s festival is especially meaningful as it takes place on Father’s Day. We invite families to come together, honour fathers and father figures, and enjoy a memorable day in a welcoming community atmosphere.

During the event, there will also be a Yard Sale, offering another great opportunity to shop, connect, and support GRFS’s community programs.

Your participation helps support Grand River Friendship Society’s ongoing educational, youth, family, cultural, and community-building initiatives.

Bring your family, invite your friends, and share this special day with someone new.

📅 Date: Sunday, June 21
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Grand River Friendship Society
1117 Snyder’s Rd E, Baden, ON N3A 3L2

Good food. Great people. Stronger community.

Everyone is welcome!

🌍⚽📚 Join Us as We Celebrate a Global Milestone!Grand River Friendship Society (GRFS) is proud to have been selected as o...
06/04/2026

🌍⚽📚 Join Us as We Celebrate a Global Milestone!

Grand River Friendship Society (GRFS) is proud to have been selected as one of only 27 organizations worldwide, representing 10 countries, to receive funding through the inaugural FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund.

Chosen from more than 3,500 applications submitted from around the world, this achievement is a proud moment for , the Waterloo Region, and Canada.

We invite our community, partners, supporters, and local leaders to join us as we celebrate this exciting milestone together.

📅 June 19, 2026

🕓 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

📍 Grand River Friendship Society

1117 Snyder's Rd E, Baden, ON

Event Highlights:

⚽ FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund Journey

🌍 Global Impact & Local Success Story

🎤 Special Guest Remarks

📸 Group Photo

🌯 Refreshments

👟 Friendly Soccer Activities with Children

⚽ Friendly Reminder: Don't forget your running shoes. You may be invited to join the children for some friendly soccer activities!

Thank you to FIFA, Global Citizen, and everyone who believes in expanding educational opportunities for children and youth around the world.

🏆 Congratulations to the Kitchener Rangers !Grand River Friendship Society proudly congratulates the Kitchener Rangers o...
06/02/2026

🏆 Congratulations to the Kitchener Rangers !

Grand River Friendship Society proudly congratulates the Kitchener Rangers on winning the 2026 Memorial Cup and bringing this historic championship home to Kitchener.

This remarkable achievement is a proud moment not only for the Rangers organization, but for the entire Kitchener-Waterloo and Waterloo Region community. Through dedication, teamwork, perseverance, and community spirit, the Rangers have shown what can be achieved when talent and commitment come together.

As a community organization rooted in Waterloo Region, GRFS is delighted to celebrate the success of our city’s team and the joy this championship brings to fans, families, youth, and the wider community.

We extend our sincere congratulations to the players, coaches, staff, volunteers, supporters, and everyone who contributed to this inspiring success.

🏒 Go Rangers Go!

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1117 Snyder's Road E
Baden, ON
N3A3L2

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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+15196164737

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