Ronald McDonald House Charities of New Mexico provides programs and services that enhance the health and well-being of children, youth and families.

• Established in 1982, The Ronald McDonald House in Albuquerque provides a home-away-from-home for families of ill or injured children receiving treatment at local hospitals.

• In 2008, RMHC opened a 20,000 sq. ft. addition that increases the Ronald McDonald House capacity from 18 guestrooms to 30 guestrooms.

• In 2007 RMHC opened a Ronald McDonald Family Room at UNM Children's Hospital. This new program provides a respite room for families of pediatric in-patients. Over 600 family members visit the Family Room each month.

Who does RMHC serve?
Up to 1,100 families are served each year representing approximately 8,000 room-nights of lodging. More than 80 percent of all families served are of low to moderate income. Approximately 7 percent come from out of state with the remainder from throughout the state of New Mexico.

Nearly 50% of the families served have premature babies. Other treatments children receive include chemotherapy, radiation, kidney transplants, orthopedic surgery, or other very specialized care. Care of these children often requires many days, weeks, or even months of treatment. During these extended periods, many children can be treated as out-patients and live at the House with their families during all or portions of their treatment regimen.

Who runs the Charities?
A 25-member volunteer Board of Directors governs Ronald McDonald House Charities of New Mexico. The Board is responsible for policy making, governance, financial oversight, and fundraising for House programs and activities. The Board hires the Executive Director who recruits and manages the seven full-time and two part-time staff members. Additionally, there are more than 200 volunteers who team with the Board and staff to support House activities, facilitate special events and fundraising programs.

How is Ronald McDonald House Charities of New Mexico funded?
Ronald McDonald House Charities is a community funded, 501 (c)(3) public charity that raised its operational costs through corporate and individual donations, grants, events and other forms of public support.