Category: Event

  • On Mary Jo’s 80th Birthday: Reflections from Father Jack

    On Mary Jo’s 80th Birthday: Reflections from Father Jack

    On January 31st, 2026, more than 200 friends, community members, staff, residents, and supporters gathered in person and online to celebrate the 80th birthday of one of the founders of Romero House, Mary Jo Leddy.

  • Join us at the UWCT Fundraiser!

    Join us at the UWCT Fundraiser!

    Our long-time supporters, The UNIVERSITY WOMEN’S CLUB OF TORONTO, are hosting a fundraising event to support Romero House. What to expect? The keynote speaker will be Doug Saunders, international affairs columnist for The Globe and Mail. Attendees will enjoy complimentary prosecco, a dessert table, and enticing silent-auction prizes. When? On Thursday April 16th at 6:30pm…

  • Mary Jo’s 80th Birthday!

    Mary Jo’s 80th Birthday!

    A celebration of Mary Jo and Community. 80 years young! Saturday, January 31st. Hybrid Event in-person and online. St. Martin-in-the-Fields Church, Toronto (151 Glenlake Avenue), 2-5 pm EST. Zoom meeting 3-4 pm EST

  • Evening of Peace 2025

    Evening of Peace 2025

    Join us for Romero House’s Evening of Peace this year on the 25th of December! at 6pm in the Church of St Martin in the Fields. Everyone is welcome!

  • Romero Moves 2025: A Heartwarming Success!

    Romero Moves 2025: A Heartwarming Success!

    Our second annual Romero House Moves was a huge success! On a beautiful, sunny Sunday, more than 100 participants—families, friends, neighbours, volunteers, and former residents—came together to walk, run, and celebrate the community. Together, we raised $34,160 to continue supporting the work we do at Romero House!

  • A Celebration of Gratitude and Belonging: Romero House Thanksgiving 2025

    A Celebration of Gratitude and Belonging: Romero House Thanksgiving 2025

    On October 13th, we gathered for our annual Romero House Thanksgiving Celebration. The function brought together over 100 people, including current and former residents, staff, volunteers, board members, donors, and neighbours. 

  • 2025 Romero Moves

    2025 Romero Moves

    Join us for our second edition of Romero Moves! Sunday, October 5th, 2025. Choose to run, walk, or roll 5km in the beautiful scenery of High Park and help us to raise funds for our work with refugee claimants.

  • 2025 Worker Appreciation Party

    2025 Worker Appreciation Party

    Join us! We are celebrating the Romero Workers on Thursday, July 31st at 5:30 pm. We will be sharing appreciation and best wishes for all the participants in the Worker Program.

  • Wanda Road Street Party 2025

    Wanda Road Street Party 2025

    Wanda Road is having its annual street party on Saturday, June 7. Join us for kids games, potluck supper, music and dancing. All are welcome!

  • University Women’s Club of Toronto Fundraiser

    University Women’s Club of Toronto Fundraiser

    Join the University of Toronto Women’s Club on April 24, 6:30 pm at the Faculty Club for a special evening in support of Romero House. Hear from keynote speaker Nancy Lam, an immigration lawyer and author of a novel based on her own mother’s story of migrating to Canada.