Ames Romero House

10/23/2026

Great way to give back to our community in need.

Mark your Calendar!! Ames First Methodist Church will again be hosting "The Warming Place" this winter for those needing warms spaces during periods of extreme cold. This training on Tuesday, October 27th, will help train volunteers to staff "The Warming Place" at First Methodist, as well as a "Gathering Place" that will be held here at Ames UCC. Hope to see you there!! https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1LYZHa9qiS/

10/22/2026

An Evening of Beautiful Music with Sue Song

Join us for a special concert featuring internationally acclaimed classical pianist Sue Song on Thursday, November 19, at 7:00 p.m. at Saint Cecilia Catholic Church in Ames, as we celebrate the Feast of Saint Cecilia, patron saint of music.

Known for her energetic yet poetic artistry, Sue Song has performed in prestigious concert halls worldwide, including three solo recitals at Carnegie Hall's Weill Recital Hall.

Beyond her remarkable musical career, Sue holds a deep belief in music's healing power. She founded the Amoris Foundation to provide music education and performances to underserved children, including orphans, children with special needs, and those living in poverty.

All proceeds benefit Ames Romero House and support our mission to serve those in need with dignity, compassion, and hope.

Concert Details
Thursday, November 19, 2026 | 7:00 p.m.
Saint Cecilia Catholic Church | Ames, Iowa

Desserts and beverages will be served following the concert in the Social Hall.

Purchase tickets at www.amesromerohouse.org

10/19/2026

Thank You to Our Community!

What a wonderful evening at The Rustic Rose Barn! Our Flannel & Friends Fundraiser on Sunday drew our biggest crowd yet, and we are truly grateful for our community's overwhelming generosity and support.

Ames Romero House now welcomes nearly 40 guests each day, offering hospitality, compassion, and hope to those facing difficult circumstances. None of this would be possible without your prayers, volunteer service, and financial generosity. Your kindness and generosity make a real difference in our guests’ lives every day.

We were also excited to announce our next community event! Internationally acclaimed pianist Sue Song will perform a special benefit concert at Saint Cecilia Church on November 19 at 7 p.m. More details about this beautiful evening of music will be shared soon.

To everyone who attended, donated, volunteered, sponsored, or helped make Flannel & Friends such a tremendous success, thank you!

10/16/2026

🍁 As we approach Sunday's Flannel & Friends event, we want to thank our community for stepping up once again. Our mission wouldn't be possible without our community. We sold out of tables for the event, and we expect a relaxing, fun time with our friends. Once again, we are grateful to have Babe's Steakhouse serving our delicious meal.

A few points:

1. Fishing derby starts at 4:30 p.m.; please bring your poles if you are participating.
2. Hayrack rides are available starting at 4 p.m.
3. Our silent auction remains open until 7:30 p.m. Sunday, with nearly 70 packages available.
4. You don't have to attend the event to participate in the auction, as it's online at: https://amesromerohouse.betterworld.org/auctions/flannel-friends-fundraiser

Thank you for supporting Ames Romero House 🙏🙏🙏

The Rustic Rose Barn Venue

Flannel & Friends Auction

10/15/2026

Please circle your calendars for October 27 for the Ames Warming Place volunteer dinner & training session as we prepare for year 2 of the warming shelter.

Anyone in the community interested in volunteering is invited to the event, to be held in the Fellowship Hall at Ames First United Methodist Church, beginning at 5:30 p.m.

We are all in this together!

10/13/2026

We had an incredible visit yesterday from a group from El Salvador, the home country of our patron, St. Oscar Romero.

One visitor was a priest who attended many of St. Romero’s masses and speeches. In fact, he was ordained a priest just nine days after St. Romero was martyred in 1980.

We had the opportunity to listen to his talk on St. Romero and the memories he had of following him throughout his life and through seminary.

St. Romero is revered throughout Central America, and we were blessed to have our new friends from El Salvador, along with St. Francis Assisi Church of Marshalltown, visiting our mission.

St. Romero was the voice of the voiceless, standing up for the poor and oppressed, and we are proud to have our mission named after him.

10/12/2026

Flannel & Friends - 2026 Fall Fundraiser - https://mailchi.mp/amesromerohouse/flannel-friends-2026-fall-fundraiser-9262707

10/09/2026

🏈⚾🏀 SPORTS FANS & COLLECTORS

Our Flannel & Friends Fundraiser Auction is packed with incredible sports memorabilia, including authentic signed items from the Minnesota Twins, Minnesota Vikings, ISU Women's Basketball, ISU Football, and much more!

We've also REDUCED the starting bids on several auction items, creating some fantastic opportunities to score a great deal! We expect these items to go FAST!

Whether you're a die-hard Cyclone fan, a Minnesota sports enthusiast, or simply looking for a unique gift, there's something for everyone!

⏰ **Auction closes October 18 at 7:30 p.m.**

🎯 **BID NOW or BUY NOW** to secure your favorite items before someone else does!

Every dollar raised supports Ames Romero House and our mission of serving neighbors in need with dignity, compassion, and hope.

👇 **JOIN THE FUN, PLACE YOUR BIDS, AND SHARE WITH YOUR FRIENDS!**

https://amesromerohouse.betterworld.org/auctions/flannel-friends-fundraiser

10/08/2026

The trim paint is going on today. The initial coat of orange paint has also been applied.

We have 4 colors to our home: orange, red, green and white. A lot of detail as well.

We can’t wait to show you the finished product!

10/07/2026

🚨 NEW ITEMS JUST ADDED! 🚨

We just added new items, bringing the auction to nearly 70 incredible packages you can BID on or BUY NOW.

Trips, dining, sporting events, entertainment, unique experiences, gifts, services, and more—there’s something for everyone!

🔥 Packages are already selling, so don’t wait. If you see something you want, BUY NOW, and it’s yours!

⏰ Auction closes at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 18.

Every purchase supports Ames Romero House and our mission of serving neighbors in need with dignity, compassion, and hope.

👉 BID • BUY NOW • SHARE WITH FRIENDS

Auction Link:
https://amesromerohouse.betterworld.org/auctions/flannel-friends-fundraiser

Tickets to the fundraiser on October 18:
https://amesromerohouse.betterworld.org/events/flannel-friends-fall-fundraiser

Thank you for supporting Ames Romero House!

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