Email Address
outreach@amesromerohouse.org
Phone Number
515-337-8088
Our Location
709 clarck Av. Ames IA
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outreach@amesromerohouse.org
515-337-8088
709 clarck Av. Ames IA
We offer daytime assistance where guests in need can come share food, fellowship, and other amenities. Our founding principles are solidarity with those experiencing poverty, hospitality to them, and community with them. As a Catholic Worker community, and 501c3 Non-Profit organization, we offer hospitality to those seeking assistance.
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.
Opening Hours
There are many ways in which we want to invite everyone into our community. From the Guests we serve daily, our Door Volunteers, Team Volunteers, Live-ins, and Donors, everyone is essential in making the the mission of the Romero House what it is!
