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Resident Reflections #1: Saying Goodbye
in StoriesThe “Resident Reflections” series shares brief, anonymous testimonies from people who have called or currently call Romero House home. In their own words, they talk…
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Remembering Leslie
in StoriesThis month, we want to remember Leslie Dolman, a devoted Romero House volunteer whose quiet dedication shaped our community in countless ways. For over six…
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Reflections from a visitor to our Centre
in Stories“In a world where walls are built higher than bridges, there still exist houses whose roofs are not made of iron and stone, but of…
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Tania’s Story
in StoriesWhat was your journey to Canada like? “It was a sudden plan. Fast, without money. We didn’t know anything about shelter, we didn’t know we…
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Reflection on our Walk-In Program
in Stories“It is a cold autumn day, and a person walks through the doors of Romero House, unsure of what to expect. They are greeted with…
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Remembering Joan Leishman
in StoriesMary Jo Leddy, Romero House founder, and Maureen Brosnahan, Romero House board member, reflect on the sudden loss of their friend, Joan Leishman. A passionate…
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A Tour of Romero House: Where Refugees Find Home, Community, and Hope
in StoriesOn July 23rd, 2025, I had the pleasure of joining the Jumpstart Refugee Talent team for a special tour of Romero House, located in downtown…
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Celebrating Former Residents: Small Business Success Story- Misrak Mengesha
in StoriesThis series “Celebrating Former Residents: Small Business Success Stories” is about former resident Misrak Mengesha. She is the founder of Namet Ethiopian Coffee and also works…
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Celebrating Former Residents: Small Business Success Story- Paola Gomez
in StoriesAt Romero House, we are always inspired by the journeys of former residents who continue to build welcoming and creative communities. One such story is…
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Reflections from the US-Mexico Border, February 2025
in StoriesFrancesca Allodi-Ross, recently traveled to the US-Mexico border with the Jesuit Migration Network, a group that supports and advocates for migrants across the Americas. There,…