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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 compassion, courage, and the profound understanding of human suffering. One such place is Romero House—unadorned, modest, and quiet, yet more majestic than any palace…”
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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 could ask for it, we didn’t know where we were going to live, so we didn’t have anything, nothing…”
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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 warmth. Warm colours, a warm environment, and warm staff and volunteers. They are here because a friend recommended they come…”
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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 journalist and advocate for refugees, Joan will be sorely missed.
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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 Toronto. Although it was a beautiful summer day, what made it truly memorable wasn’t just the sunshine, it was the warmth and humanity we experienced inside the homes of Romero…
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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 full-time as a Banking Advisor at RBC (Royal Bank of Canada).
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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 that of Paola Gomez, Co-Founder and Program Director of MUSE Arts.
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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, she met families whose journeys had been marked by resilience and hardship—families like those welcomed at Romero House, but whose futures remain far more uncertain. Their experiences reveal the deep…
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Celebrating Former Residents: Small Business Success Story- Erica and Esau
in StoriesThis is a second post in the series “Celebrating Former Residents: Small Business Success Stories” about former resident Erica and Esau Parrilla who lived at Romero House from 2018-2019. They started their food truck business We cater Food on Wheels in 2021. Business: We Cater Food on Wheels Bringing food wherever people need it—that’s the…
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Thank You to our Donors
in StoriesYour unwavering support, whether through financial contributions, time, or resources, has made a profound difference in the lives of those we serve. We achieved remarkable milestones, launched new initiatives, expanded our outreach programs, and provided essential services to those who need them most.
