nearby and inside the hospital
for families with sick children
of psychosocial support
offsetting $1.4 million in meal expenses
distributed thanks to our Second Harvest food bank partnership
donated for Comfort & Joy with an estimated value of $88,000
in Ronald McDonald House School (Carter Family Classroom)
delivered to families at the hospital
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.
May 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
10-month-old Miracle was born a heart warrior, undergoing open heart surgery at just a few months old. She is truly a miracle baby to her parents, Heidi and Daniel Franco, which inspired her name. Read more about The Franco Family – Finding Comfort, Coping Together...
29 November, 2022
A year and half ago, Kristin and Jordan lost their seven-month-old daughter, Cecilia Elizabeth, who is known affectionately at RMHC Bay Area as “Baby CeCe.” As part of her grief journey, Kristin began writing “Dear Cecilia,” virtual love letters to her daughter, building a community for families grieving a child. Read more about Grief Awareness Day – “What is grief, if not love persevering?”...
29 August, 2022
From the moment their youngest, Emilio, was born 11 months ago, the couple knew their lives would be changed forever. Only days after his birth, Emilio was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder. Without a liver transplant — the kind of care unavailable in the Central Valley— Emilio’s own proteins were toxic and deadly. Read more about Emilio’s Story — Accessing Care in Crisis...
04 August, 2022
The women working at RMHC Bay Area help ensure the organization can continue to serve families with sick children every day. Learn more about their stories this Women’s History Month. Read more about Women Keep RMHC Bay Area Going...
Ileena Mitra always knew she wanted to help people in her community. As the daughter of Indian immigrants in the San Francisco Bay Area, Ileena saw how income and healthcare inequity affected those around her. Read more about Why We Serve — Giving Back as a First-Generation Scientist...
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...
“For me, leaning in is about facing challenges head-on and finding opportunity in every obstacle,” shared Laura Boudreau, CEO of Ronald McDonald House Charities Bay Area. Families with sick kids have no choice but to lean in to ensure their child gets the best care possible. For families like Miracle’s ... Read more about 5 Simple Ways You Can Lean in For Families with Sick Children...
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.
