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!
Listen to our monthly podcast called “Voices for Change” on KHOI 98.1FM starting at 11 a.m. We have local leaders join us to discuss pressing issues affecting our marginalized community in Story County. We air on the second Saturday of each month on KHOI. See more
Iowa Renaissance is coming to Ames, bringing a forum at The Gateway to explore how effective collaboration drives public policy success. Led by former Democratic Attorney General Tom Miller and longtime Republican consultant David Oman, this bipartisan group will be joined by our Executive Director, David Thielen, Youth & Shelter Services (YSS), and county and city leaders. Together, we will discuss how nonprofits can partner with local government to create meaningful community solutions. See more
Listen to our monthly podcast called “Voices for Change” on KHOI 98.1FM starting at 11 a.m. We have local leaders join us to discuss pressing issues affecting our marginalized community in Story County. We air on the second Saturday of each month on KHOI. See more
Mustard Seed Community Farm’s annual Plant and Seed Share will once again take place on the front lawn of 709 Clark Avenue. (the yellow house) on Saturday, May 16. This popular event always draws a big crowd, and we look forward to seeing you there! See more
We are always looking for additional volunteers to assist with hospitality, food preparation, and maintenance.
