Your support provides families like the Phillips’ with a neighborhood of support to lean on during medical crisis.
Our mission is simple: We provide essential services that remove barriers, strengthen families, and promote healing when children need healthcare. Our vision is a world where every family has what they need to ensure the best health outcomes for their children. Join us as we expand our housing, meal, and family support services—because every critically ill child deserves the care they need, surrounded by family and a community they can count on.
When Zoey was born, doctors in her rural Nevada town didn’t realize how serious her condition was. Zoey was diagnosed with Cranial Cystinosis, a rare disorder that prevents the skull from growing properly. During what was meant to be a routine appointment, Read more about By Zoey’s Side Every Step of the Way...
When Adina Flores’ son, Alex, was born 18 years ago, he arrived prematurely and was diagnosed with hypoplastic left heart syndrome. Within his first two weeks of life, Alex underwent two open-heart surgeries. Following the second, he was airlifted from their home in Sacramento to Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford— Read more about When a Child is Sick, the Whole Family is Sick—and Heals Together...
Aloha from the Sylva-Kanagusuku 'SK' Family 🌸 At RMHC Bay Area, we believe in the power of family. For the SK family, that power has been their greatest strength during Kinsley's medical journey. When Kinsley, the youngest of four siblings adopted by Jennifer and Lahela, was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder causing severe epilepsy, her family traveled 2,500 miles from Hawaii to Stanford for life-saving surgery. Read more about Kinsley’s Story — Together Through It All...
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...
Together, we can give families with a sick child what they need most—each other.
When Zoey was born, doctors in her rural Nevada town didn’t realize how serious her condition was. Zoey was diagnosed with Cranial Cystinosis, a rare disorder that prevents the skull from growing properly. During what was meant to be a routine appointment, Read more about By Zoey’s Side Every Step of the Way...
When Adina Flores’ son, Alex, was born 18 years ago, he arrived prematurely and was diagnosed with hypoplastic left heart syndrome. Within his first two weeks of life, Alex underwent two open-heart surgeries. Following the second, he was airlifted from their home in Sacramento to Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford— Read more about When a Child is Sick, the Whole Family is Sick—and Heals Together...
Aloha from the Sylva-Kanagusuku 'SK' Family 🌸 At RMHC Bay Area, we believe in the power of family. For the SK family, that power has been their greatest strength during Kinsley's medical journey. When Kinsley, the youngest of four siblings adopted by Jennifer and Lahela, was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder causing severe epilepsy, her family traveled 2,500 miles from Hawaii to Stanford for life-saving surgery. Read more about Kinsley’s Story — Together Through It All...
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...
When Zoey was born, doctors in her rural Nevada town didn’t realize how serious her condition was. Zoey was diagnosed with Cranial Cystinosis, a rare disorder that prevents the skull from growing properly. During what was meant to be a routine appointment, Read more about By Zoey’s Side Every Step of the Way...
To celebrate its first anniversary, Sushi Roku Palo Alto chose to give back, partnering with Ronald McDonald House Charities Bay Area for an evening filled with community, compassion, and connection. We were honored to join in the celebration and share our mission with guests. Read more about Celebrating One Year of Sushi Roku in Palo Alto — An Evening of Giving Back...
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Tad Taube, a visionary philanthropist, beloved friend, and one of Ronald McDonald House Charities Bay Area’s greatest champions. Tad, who passed away on September 13, 2025, at the age of 94, leaves behind a profound legacy of generosity and impact. As chairman of Taube Philanthropies and board president emeritus of the Koret Foundation, Tad dedicated his life to strengthening communities through transformative giving. Read more about Remembering Tad Taube’s Legacy...
Palo Alto, CA, July 16, 2025 — Ronald McDonald House Charities Bay Area (RMHC Bay Area) is proud to announce that Board President Katty Coulson has been named a 2025 Woman of Influence by the Silicon Valley Business Journal. A seasoned technology executive, community advocate, and proud Latina leader, Read more about Press Release: RMHC Bay Area Board President Katty Coulson Named 2025 Woman of Influence by Silicon Valley Business Journal...
For Elaine Weiner, giving back is a value that has been instilled in her since childhood, shaped by her cultural heritage and experiences. From a young age, Elaine was deeply influenced by her Chinese American family’s traditions, prompting a lasting commitment to care for others. Read more about Board Member Spotlight: How Family, Heritage, and Heart Led Elaine Weiner to RMHC Bay Area...
Palo Alto, CA, May 20, 2025 — For more than 18 years, the Medina-Flores family of Sacramento has turned to Ronald McDonald House Charities Bay Area (RMHC Bay Area) for its array of critical family-centered services that have helped them navigate their son Alex’s complex medical journey. Read more about Press Release: RMHC Bay Area Honors 18-Year Journey of Central Valley Family...
Providing essential services that remove barriers, strengthen families, and promote healing when children need healthcare.
With the help of our Bay Area community, we help ease the financial and emotional burdens families face as they access critical care for their children. Our Ronald McDonald programs operate inside and nearby our partner hospitals, offering long- and short-term housing, daily meal support, and 24/7 support psychosocial support services, such as child enrichment and sibling care, family activities and recreation, and more.
Our Ronald McDonald House at Stanford is one of the world’s largest pediatric housing facilities, offering 123 rooms, daily meals, bilingual 24/7 family services, a makerspace, and onsite K–12 school. In 2023, we expanded to Oakland with a 7-bedroom House—just steps from UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital—offering the same comprehensive care and support.
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 John Muir Community Health Alliance to provide free oral health care services to our region’s most vulnerable children.
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