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Celebrating Former Residents: Small Business Success Story- Paola Gomez
At 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
Francesca 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
This 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
Your 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.
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Evening of Peace Reflection
The Evening of Peace is a cherished tradition bringing together our resident families, workers, volunteers, and friends during what can be a difficult time of year being away from home. It’s a celebration of connection, joy, and community.
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Romero Moves 2024 at High Park
On October 6th, 2024, we gathered for our first-ever 5km Run/Walk/Roll through High Park, and what a day it was. With 65 enthusiastic participants, 45 dedicated volunteers, and the unwavering support of our community, Romero Moves was an incredible success.
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2024 Romero Camp Reflection
Reflection about the most amazing moment this year, a trip to Romero Camp at Anishinabe Spiritual Centre, a place of peace, beauty, nature, quiet, and relaxation. By JOAN ALIOBE, Romero House Resident.
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Moving out of Romero House
Learn about Enriqueta’s experience as a resident of Romero House in her own words. We offer transitional housing and wrap around support for one year to 10 newly arrived refugee families.
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Volunteering at Romero House: Life in a Chicken Coop
Romero House creates a space where dignity, mutual respect and understanding thrive—it’s as lively and palpable as a chicken coop! A volunteer might tend the garden or teach English. y LESLIE DOLMAN, Intake Volunteer.
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My Time at Romero House: Refugee, Neighbour, Volunteer, Staff
It was a winter day in December 2022, my second day in my new apartment after moving to the west end of Toronto from Burlington, Ontario. In Burlington, I lived with a family that sponsored my refugee application from a refugee camp in Indonesia to the land of freedom in Canada. It was a winter…
