Your support provides families like the Cueva’s with a neighborhood of support to lean on during medical crisis.
Our mission is simple: be there for sick kids and their families, providing comfort and support when and where they need it most. Our objectives are clear: ease the emotional and financial burden families endure. Join us as we expand our housing, meal, and family support services—because every sick child deserves the care they need, surrounded by family and a community they can count on.
When 5-year-old, Brennan was diagnosed with a brain tumor after suffering from seizures. This family’s world changed in a matter of seconds, but from the moment they got the news from the doctors in Reno, Nevada, Jason, Brennan’s dad shares, Read more about Brennan’s Story — The Best Experience You Never Want...
My name is Lizbeth. I’m an 18-year-old who was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis when I was 11 months old. My mom and Read more about Facing Cystic Fibrosis Together – Lizbeth’s Perspective...
10-month-old Miracle was born a heart warrior, undergoing open heart surgery at just a few months old. She is truly Read more about The Franco Family – Finding Comfort, Coping Together...
Meet Heart Warrior, Adrianna Rosie... In February 2021, Adrianna’s mom, Abigail, experienced a parent’s worst nightmare Read more about Adrianna’s Story — Treatment an Ocean Away...
Together, we can give families with a sick child what they need most—each other.
When 5-year-old, Brennan was diagnosed with a brain tumor after suffering from seizures. This family’s world changed in a matter of seconds, but from the moment they got the news from the doctors in Reno, Nevada, Jason, Brennan’s dad shares, Read more about Brennan’s Story — The Best Experience You Never Want...
My name is Lizbeth. I’m an 18-year-old who was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis when I was 11 months old. My mom and Read more about Facing Cystic Fibrosis Together – Lizbeth’s Perspective...
10-month-old Miracle was born a heart warrior, undergoing open heart surgery at just a few months old. She is truly Read more about The Franco Family – Finding Comfort, Coping Together...
Meet Heart Warrior, Adrianna Rosie... In February 2021, Adrianna’s mom, Abigail, experienced a parent’s worst nightmare Read more about Adrianna’s Story — Treatment an Ocean Away...
Palo Alto, CA - Ronald McDonald House Charities Bay Area (RMHC Bay Area) is thrilled to announce that our Feed the Love in-hospital meal program has received the Local Programs Impact Award at the RMHC International Conference which hosts over 255 RMHC chapters from 62 countries. Feed the Love was launched during the pandemic from a pop-up tent outside UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals Oakland, now provides nearly 70,000 meals a year at Bay Area children’s hospitals. Read more about Press Release: RMHC Bay Area’s ‘Feed the Love’ Program Wins Local Programs Impact Award...
For over a decade, Sally Duplantier has been a dedicated supporter of Ronald McDonald House Charities Bay Area. Her involvement stems from a simple but transformative lunch with a member of the RMHC Bay Area leadership team, who introduced her to the incredible work happening at the House. That lunch would mark the beginning of her deep connection with the organization. Read more about A Lifelong Commitment to Building Healthy Communities – Sally Duplantier...
PALO ALTO, CA – Ronald McDonald House at Stanford is proud to announce the grand opening of Brad’s Park, a dedicated outdoor space for children and families staying at the House while their children receive life-saving medical care at Bay Area hospitals, including Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford. The ribbon-cutting ceremony, held on October 5, 2024, marks the completion of a deeply meaningful project inspired by the legacy of longtime supporter Brad Lyman. Read more about Press Release: RMHC Bay Area at Stanford Unveils Brad’s Park...
Wow! We’re still reeling from the 39th Annual RMHC Bay Area Golf Invitational and Music on the Patio reception. The energy, generosity, and poignant moments were on full display all day long. Read more about A day to remember! RMHC Bay Area Golf Invitational & Music on the Patio...
Hear from Laura Keegan Boudreau, CEO of RMHC Bay Area, and Katie Fitzgerald, Global President and CEO of Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC), as they reflect on the incredible growth and vision of our organization. Join us in celebrating 50 years of RMHC's mission impact around the world RMHC and 45 years of RMHC Bay Area’s dedication to supporting families along their child‘s healthcare journey. Read more about Celebrating Mission Impact: Ronald McDonald House Charities Leaders Reflect...
With decades of dedication to RMHC Bay Area, longtime supporter and RMHC Bay Area Board Member, Linda Howell, has become a beacon of philanthropy and service, inspiring others with her efforts in making sure families have a community of support while facing pediatric medical crisis. Read more about Celebrating Community Champion Linda Howell: A Legacy of Dedication and Service...
Keeping families with sick children together and near the care they need with the comfort of home.
Annually, 8,000+ caregivers and children benefit from overnight accommodations inside or nearby our partner hospitals. Our San Francisco and Stanford Houses serve 134 families each night while corporate partnerships allow us to offer medical stays in San Francisco, Oakland, and across the Bay Area.
Request a family stay >With the help of volunteers, we provide meals, in-hospital housing and respite, sibling activities, day-use access, and patient bedside visits to bring comfort and care to families, just steps away from their sick child.
Get involved >Our Ronald McDonald programs operate inside and nearby our partner hospitals to offer wraparound services, including daily meals, 24/7 therapeutic support, such as child enrichment and sibling care, family activities and recreation, and more.
Volunteer to help families >RMHC Bay Area partners with Santa Clara Valley Medical Center and John Muir Community Health Alliance to provide free oral health care services to our region’s most vulnerable children.
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