Discover who we are, what drives us, and how we make a difference. Learn about our mission, vision, values, and policies that shape our work.
Who We Are
Our Vision
Refugee claimants in our neighbourhoods are safe, thriving, and know that they belong.
Our Mission
The Romero House community welcomes refugee claimants with housing, immigration and settlement support.
Our Values
We live together as good neighbours, valuing care and mutuality.
We respect the dignity of all.
We trust one another.
We are present in joy and suffering.
We are inspired by the radical example of Oscar Romero.
Our History
Over the past 30 years, Romero House has grown beyond what was ever imagined. Dive into the story of Romero House with some of our founders and long time community members.
Romero House came to life in 1991 when a small group of people, including several refugee families, took over a refugee shelter threatened with closure. They had a unique idea: that newly arrived refugee families could live together with others seeking to be a community. They lived together in a spirit of trust, interacting as neighbours rather than clients and settlement workers. They had no plan, no sense of what their little experiment would become.
What We Do
Romero House provides comprehensive support to refugee families who live in our houses and who come to our walk-in program. Some of our primary activities include:
Transitional Housing
We offer transitional housing and wrap around support for one year to 10 newly arrived refugee families
Legal Support
We offer support in navigating the refugee determination system and accessing quality legal representation
Community
We offer regular programs for adults and children, including a whole lot of celebrations
Settlement Support
We accompany families in accessing education, income assistance, employment, food security, and health care
Food Security
We work with local partners to provide weekly food hampers and care for our community garden
Clothing
We provide gently used seasonal clothing and various household items in the Romero House Boutique
Our Policies
This section provides a list of links to all documented policies for Romero Houses in pdf format. Follow the links to view or download the documents. The links open in a new window or tab.