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Call on the federal government to restore shelter funding for refugees
Toronto is once again facing a crisis in refugee shelter funding. The federal Interim Housing Assistance Program (IHAP) — which for years reimbursed 95% of the City’s shelter costs for refugee claimants — has been drastically cut. Sign this petition to demand the federal government prevent another humanitarian disaster in Toronto.
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Annual Report 2024 to 2025
in NewsOur 2024-2025 annual report is out now! See what we have been up to this year and important changes at Romero House, including increasing our housing capacity for the first time in 25 years. Thanks to our staff, students, volunteers, donors, neighbours, friends, and partners who made all the work we did this year possible.
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Community Programming and Volunteer Coordinator Job Opening
in NewsJoin Romero House as our Community Programming and Volunteer Coordinator, where you’ll plan inclusive activities for refugee families and coordinate meaningful volunteer engagement. Help build a vibrant, welcoming community in the heart of Toronto.
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Communications and Development Coordinator Job Opening
in NewsJoin Romero House as our Communications and Development Coordinator to create compelling content, engage supporters, and strengthen community relationships in support of refugee claimants in Toronto.
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Companion (Settlement Worker) Job Opening
in NewsSupport newly arrived refugee claimants as a Companion at Romero House — building trust, providing guidance, and connecting families to housing, services, and community in a welcoming, collaborative environment.
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Intake worker summer job opening
in NewsAs an Intake Worker, you’ll be on the front lines of supporting refugee claimants, helping them access housing, social services, and vital resources. Your role will be to ensure that every claimant receives the help they need to settle, navigate immigration processes, and start their new life in Canada.
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Community animator summer job opening
in NewsAs a Community Animator, you’ll help design and facilitate programming for children and families in our community. You’ll ensure that kids are engaged and supported over the summer while also creating opportunities for families to connect with each other and the local resources they need.
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March 2025 Community News
in NewsFrom the thrill of our Youth & Parents Soccer Match to the warmth of our Once-a-Month Supper Super, the past months at Romero House have been filled with moments of connection. Our Live-In Team also took time to reflect and recharge at the Mid-Year Retreat, strengthening our shared commitment to community. These gatherings remind us…
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House Coordinator applications now open
in NewsDo you want to live at Romero House? Do you want to be part of a movement that helps communities and neighborhoods to welcome and support refugees? We need community-service, outgoing and inclusive-minded people like you to join us!
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2025 Howcroft Lecture Recording
in NewsWe invite you to watch the video of our annual Howcroft Lecture recording for 2025, “Dignity in Crisis: The Complexity of the Refugee Experience“ presented by Dr. James Orbinski, a distinguished physician, humanitarian, and former president of the International Council of Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders). The lecture series honours one of the founding members of Romero House,…
