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Email Address
director@amesromerohouse.org
Phone Number
515-337-8088
Our Location
702 Clark Ave. Ames, IA
director@amesromerohouse.org
515-337-8088
702 Clark Ave. Ames, IA
*All services are free for our guests
We provide daytime assistance to guests in need, offering food, fellowship, and various amenities. Our core principles include solidarity with those experiencing poverty, hospitality for them, and building community alongside them. Inspired by the Catholic Worker
movement, we are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to offering support and kindness to those seeking assistance.
“One new Baptism, one Confirmation, and two currently in OCIA”
A quiet space for reflection, faith, and the strength to begin again. Here, hearts find light even in the most silent moments.
Ames Romero House invites community members to assist others in their daily lives with compassion and love.
Every person who enters our doors is welcomed and loved. Our mission is to help those who want to improve their lives by providing essential services and support to those seeking a better way of life.
Our new hospitality home at 702 Clark Avenue offers a comfortable, inviting space for those seeking peace and tranquility away from the challenges of daily life.
We provide an afternoon of hospitality for those in need. We don’t judge others; instead, we aim to support individuals with unique needs outside of our core services.
Oscar Romero was the Archbishop of San Salvador in the late 1970’s. Romero witnessed severe political unrest and human injustice throughout his time as a priest and Archbishop. After hearing of the murder of his dear friend, Fr. Rutillo Grande, who was killed for political reasons, Archbishop Romero responded hastily in opposition to the injustice that was spreading through El Salvador. His compassion for the poor and vulnerable, who were also being targeted, was what made him a martyr while saying mass in March 1980. He is most known for living in solidarity with those in need and for opposing those (even in the church) that rationalize dehumanization.
Our mission to spread hope among our fellow citizens relies on the generous donations from our community of supporters. As we expand our outreach and services, we depend on your kindness to sustain our efforts. Please reach out to us for opportunities to contribute.
Operating Hours
We invite everyone to join our community in various ways. Each person plays a vital role in fulfilling our mission. This includes the guests we serve daily, our hospitality volunteers, the food preparation team, maintenance and grounds volunteers, and our missionary staff members. Together, these combined efforts help the Ames Romero House thrive!
On a beautiful, crisp fall evening, the Ames Romero House and its community came together to celebrate a memorable event called “Harvest Hands.” This event honored…
Join our Executive Director and Des Moines Bishop William Joensen to discuss Pope Leo’s message on serving the poor.
Let’s celebrate our friendsgiving, come with us and enjoy this friend celebration as a family!
Come join us for an evening of fellowship, drinks, and Christmas treats.
We are always looking for additional volunteers to assist with hospitality, food preparation, and maintenance.
