Ronald McDonald House
Our House is filled with more than help, it's filled with hope
Many families travel far from home and spend several weeks or months to get treatment for their seriously ill or injured children – a long time to be away or to divide a family. And, for children facing a serious medical crisis, nothing seems scarier than not having mom and dad close by for love and support. The Ronald McDonald House is that “home-away-from-home” for up to 30 families so they can stay close by their hospitalized child at little or no cost.
Our House is built on the simple idea that nothing else should matter when a family is focused on the health of their child – not where they can afford to stay, where they will get their next meal or where they will lay their head at night to rest. We believe that when a child is hospitalized the love and support of family is as powerful as the strongest medicine prescribed.
Allow Families to Face the Weight of Illness Together
Families are stronger when they are together, which helps in the healing process. By staying the Ronald McDonald House, parents also can better communicate with their child’s medical team and keep up with complicated treatment plans when needed. They can also focus on the health of their child, rather than grocery shopping, cleaning or cooking meals.
Allow Children to Get the Best Care
When your child is sick, you want the best care possible – even if it is hundreds or thousands of miles away. The Ronald McDonald House allows families to access specialized medical treatment by providing a place to stay at little or sometimes no cost.
Services for Families
At our House, families can enjoy:
Home-cooked meals
Private family bedrooms
Playroom for children
Wireless internet access
Passes to local attractions
Private direct line phones
Fully stocked kitchens
TV/DVD/Movie library
Outdoor play spaces
Business Center services
Computer & Library areas
Transportation
Laundry facilities