Toronto Refugee Community Non-Profit Homes and Services

Romero House Transitional Housing

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Description

Transitional Housing

  • 19 units across 5 houses each with shared living rooms, garden or outdoor space, laundry
  • capacity up to 80 people; stays up to 12 months
  • supports include help with refugee claim legal process and access to social assistance, education, employment, health care and finding permanent housing
  • material supports: clothing bank, weekly food bank and other essentials
  • community programs: kids club, communal suppers, holiday celebrations, family summer camp
  • ongoing connection: some support continues for families after they move out
Eligibility
People who are refugee claimants, including people with refused refugee claims; for transitional housing only families who have recently arrived in Canada are accepted (no singles)
Application Process
Call, email or visit in person; half of the transitional housing spaces require a referral from the City of Toronto's Central Intake
Documents Required
May vary; contact for information
Office
416-763-1303
Web Site
https://www.romerohouse.org
Email
[email protected]
Mailing Address
1558 Bloor St W
Toronto, ON, M6P 1A4
Canada
Languages
English, French, Georgian, Korean, Mandarin, Russian, Spanish, Swahili, Interpretation available for other languages
Fees
None for services; for some housing, rent is geared to income (City of Toronto subsidy)
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Last Updated On
February 11, 2026
Last Verified On
October 23, 2025
Address
1558 Bloor St W
Toronto, ON, M6P 1A4
Cross street: Dundas St W and Bloor St W
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Accessibility
Office at ground level with automatic door; Washroom on main floor but not large enough for wheelchair; One residential unit has a ramp and could be wheelchair accessible though washroom is small; All other residential units have stairs
Hours of Operation
Mon
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Tue
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Wed
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Intake Hours: Mon-Wed 10 am-12:30 pm, 1:30 pm-4 pm; Thu-Fri by appointment only
Service Area(s)
Greater Toronto Area
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