Sara’s Story — Baby Bobbie Comes Home
Check out how our community of supporters helped us house, feed, and support thousands of families with critically ill children. Read more about Sara’s Story — Baby Bobbie Comes Home...
27 May, 2021Our Impact
An anchor for families & critically ill children in medical crisis
21,000 nights of rest
for families nearby and inside the hospital
$10,860,000 in economic relief
for families with sick children
25,000 toys and care items
donated for Comfort & Joy with an estimated value of $185,416
73,000 meals
provided to families with children in the hospital
94,000+ pounds
was distributed through our meal program
$1.3 million-worth of goods & services
donated to keep families and staff safe & cared for
1,000 nights of alternative housing
made possible by Veritas, Apartment List & Airbnb
106 students
accessed remote learning through our Ronald McDonald House School
Who We Serve
Meeting families & sick kids where they’re at
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.
Did you know?
- 20% of Ronald McDonald House at Stanford families come from federally-designated medically underserved communities. Check out Emilio’s story >>
- More than a third of our families served speak only Spanish.
- 81% of families are low-income, earning less that $47,000 for a family of four. See how we’re tackling hunger at the hospital >>
- We are a leader in delivering Latinx/Spanish-language mental health services and training. Meet Dr. Hernández, associate director of Family Support Services >>
Family Demographics
Race & Ethnicity
- Hispanic/Latino, 35%
- White/Caucasian, 39%
- Asian/Pacific Islander, 7%
- Other, 10%
- Black/African American, 5%
- Multi-Ethnic, 2%
- Native American/Alaskan, 2%
Top Clinical Services Accessed by Patients
Stanford
- Cardiology/Heart Transplants, 41%
- Oncology, 13%
- Liver & Kidney Transplants, 12%
- Neurosurgery, 11%
San Francisco
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, 23%
- Cardiology, 19%
- Pediatric Surgery, 11%
- Outpatient, 9%
- Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, 9%
Oakland
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.
Family Impact Stories
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Kaiya Mack ABC7 News Feature
HAWAII (KGO) -- A little Hawaiian girl with a big voice is raising money for Ronald McDonald House Charities. Read more about Kaiya Mack ABC7 News Feature...
10 February, 2021 -
ABC7 Alternative Housing Partnership Feature
Qaim Shah and his young son Tauseef have a little less to worry about these days, thanks to a donated apartment in San Francisco. "I really appreciate it because it's a tough time," said Qaim Shah. Read more about ABC7 Alternative Housing Partnership Feature...
20 January, 2021 -
MLK Day 2020 – Why We Serve
Watch Emilio's story for just one example of why we serve families during medical crisis. Read more about MLK Day 2020 – Why We Serve...
18 January, 2021
Why We Serve
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Why We Serve — Minority Mental Health Awareness
As associate director of Family Support Services (FSS) at Ronald McDonald House Charities Bay Area (RMHC Bay Area), Dr. Martha Hernández plays an... Read more about Why We Serve — Minority Mental Health Awareness...
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Why We Serve – Bridging the Gap in Healthcare
Cecilia Aviles knew from a young age that she wanted to make an impact in the medical field. As the daughter and granddaughter of Salvadoran immigrants... Read more about Why We Serve – Bridging the Gap in Healthcare...
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Why We Serve – The Impact of Charity
Ross Glasser feels joining the board of Ronald McDonald House Charities Bay Area was meant to happen exactly when it did. “There’s a confluence of events that made this the right time... Read more about Why We Serve – The Impact of Charity...
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Why We Serve – Keeping Families at the Center
As a new member of the Ronald McDonald House Charities Bay Area board of directors, Rishi Seth sees nothing but possibilities ahead for the organization. “We want to get bigger, we want to expand, we want to support... Read more about Why We Serve – Keeping Families at the Center...
Meet Ana | A Frontline Hero
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.