to help keep families close to their hospitalized children
in Ronald McDonald House School (Carter Family Classroom)
donated for Comfort & Joy from 250 different groups and businesses
to their hospitalized children. Did you know? 56% of families report household food insecurity, according to 2023 RMHC local impact research study with Stanford Medicine.
(87% more than the previous year!) delivered to families at the hospital
helping to offset the cost of program operation, and offering care and love to families
to families in medical crisis
of free psychosocial support
RMHC Bay Area provides medically underserved families and sick children with essential housing, meal and support services as they access specialized care at our partner hospitals.
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Information about the families we serve at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland will be available soon! In the meantime, learn more about how our new Feed the Love program is tackling food insecurity at the hospital.
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...
01 December, 2023
The Larry C. Tripplett Sr. Family Center at RMH Oakland is officially open for both overnight stays and day pass families. Both programs serve families with critically ill children being treated at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital. Read more about Together Under One Roof, Supporting Families Facing Medical Crisis...
11 October, 2023
Aug. 8 — Last week, Is-e Hogan, grandmother of Jackson Sattler, and her friends hosted a wonderful dinner for RMHC Bay Area families honoring the memory of Jackson Sattler's sixth birthday. The group served pizza, mac-n-cheese, and salad, some of Jackson's favorite foods.... Read more about Mission Moment – Giving Back for Jackson...
11 August, 2023May 11 – As we celebrate Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 14, and Mother’s Day in Mexico, El Salvador, and Guatemala this week on Wednesday, May 10, moms like Ivette and Jessica remind us of the superpowers... Read more about Moms are Superheroes – Happy Mother’s Day...
11 May, 2023
In the heart of every vibrant community, there are those individuals whose selfless acts of kindness shape the lives of others in profound ways. Among these individuals is Janine, a pillar of strength and compassion at Ronald McDonald House Charities Bay Area (RMHC Bay Area) for nearly two decades. Read more about Celebrating Legacy Volunteer Janine: Bringing Smiles to Families, One Bingo Night at a Time...
Ronald McDonald House Charities Bay Area is proud to welcome Dr. Chris Wachira as one of our newest board members. Read more about Beyond February: Dr. Chris Wachira’s Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion at RMHC Bay Area...
At RMHC Bay Area, every staff member plays a crucial role in creating a nurturing environment for families facing challenging times. Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are the foundation to our strategy and are part of our core values as an organization. Read more about Celebrating Black History Month: Spotlight on RMHC Bay Area Team Member, Shyaun Brown...
“To be able to help families through what oftentimes is their hardest journey, keeping them together and united – that in itself is healing. The way that RMHC was serving families 25 years ago isn’t the way it’s serving families now, and it’ll be different 25 years from now, but the core values remain the same: support, access, and healing. That’s exciting to me.” — Cecilia Aviles Read more about Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with Cecilia Aviles...
For three years, Ana Henríquez has worked behind the scenes at Ronald McDonald House as a professional housekeeper. She says, “As human beings, we have the ability to help children and families who need help. For me it’s easy to take a moment and say ‘Hey, have a cup of coffee, drink some water,’ before they leave for the hospital because I know they have a long day ahead. It’s our job to work, and their job to take care of their children so they can survive their illnesses — and it’s not easy.”
Read more about how Ana is a hero to Ronald McDonald House families.
