to help keep families close to their hospitalized children
delivered to families at the hospital
to help nourish families with ill or injured children
in Ronald McDonald House School (Carter Family Classroom)
of free psychosocial support
distributed for Comfort & Joy holiday toy drive
in out-of-pocket lodging and meal expenses was saved by families
56% of families with a child being treated at one of our partner hospitals reported food insecurity at home. This problem is only exacerbated during medical crisis, which is why we’re committed to providing free, nutritious meals at our Houses and in-hospital programs.
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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Learn more about how our new Feed the Love program is tackling food insecurity at the hospital.
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...
20 May, 2025
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...
12 May, 2025
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...
12 December, 2024
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...
16 May, 2024
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...
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...
Meet George, an essential Guest Service Associate at our Oakland House. George’s background spans two decades with experience in corporate software sales, as well as a five-year career as a professional athlete in the NFL and NFL Europe. Read more about Beyond February – Why We Serve: Spotlight on RMHC Bay Area Team Member, George Harris...
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...
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.
