The Franco Family came to stay at the Ronald McDonald House when they found out that their youngest, 10-month-old Miracle, was going to need a liver transplant.
To Miracle’s parents, Daniel and Heidi, even the simplest things, like toiletries and laundry soap, made the biggest difference for their family. Daniel said, “You don’t have to worry about that, so it is not in the back of your mind.”
In the chaos of medical crisis, families like 10-month-old Miracle’s need your support more than ever.
DONATE TODAYWe’re there for sick kids and their families, whether they travel many hours or a few neighborhoods away to access critical care. When the safety and comfort of home are out of reach and worry and stress weigh heavy, we believe what to eat, where to sleep and who to turn to for support are extra burdens no family should have to face.
Our Feed the Love ProgramOur 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.
We’re there for sick kids and their families, whether they travel many hours or a few neighborhoods away to access critical care. When the safety and comfort of home are out of reach and worry and stress weigh heavy, we believe what to eat, where to sleep and who to turn to for support are extra burdens no family should have to face.
Our Feed the Love ProgramTogether, we can give families with a sick child what they need most—each other.
On Sunday, April 23, 2023, the Oakland Symphony will perform a special concert featuring a playlist of music selected by kids fighting critical illnesses, their families, and the hospital teams and community leaders who support them through their medical journey. Read more about Playlist: Family Hype with the Oakland Symphony – April 23...
Ronald McDonald House Charities Bay Area is a first-time Charity Partner of the Oakland Marathon & Running Fest. You can join Team RMHC and run for a cause to support families with sick children. Don't want to run? You can still get involved! Read more about Oakland Marathon & Running Fest – March 17-19...
Steve Bigbee has been a dedicated volunteer and donor for over a decade. He rallies his community to help support families with sick children and makes a point to bring fun to families at the House. Learn about his impact and check out photos of his donations. Read more about Dedicated Volunteer for Over a Decade...
We held our very first pop-up Toy Shop in San Ramon to bring joy to patients at one of @ucsfchildren's clinics. Families stopped by to shop for free to get a special holiday gift to bring a smile to their faces in between appointments. Thank you to everyone who has donated toys and care items to make this possible! Read more about Pop-Up Toy Shop Success...
Stanford Women’s Basketball got a head start on decorating for the holidays at our Stanford House. They were followed up by Prometheus Apartments and Macy’s from the Stanford Shopping Center. This team effort brought the holiday spirit to families staying nearby their sick children in the hospital. Read more about Our Community of Support Boosted Holiday Spirit...
Thousands of toys are brightening more faces than ever at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals and outpatient clinics this holiday season! Juggling medical expenses, lost wages, and treatment schedules with holiday toy shopping is a challenge for many patients’ families, which is why Ronald McDonald House Charities Bay Area distributes thousands of toys annually Read more about Giving Out More Gifts Than Ever This Holiday Season!...
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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