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Baby Emilio and Mom Maricela share their story. Woman in a face mask holds a smiling baby in her lap at an indoor RMHC facility.

04 Aug Emilio’s Story — Accessing Care in Crisis

Posted at 11:37h in COVID-19, Diversity Matters, Emilio, Family Feature, Hispanic Heritage Month, Why We Serve

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...

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Associate Director, Family Support Services, Dr. Martha Hernández. Woman with long dark hair smiles while standing outside in front of leafy trees.

22 Jul Minority Mental Health Month with Dr. Martha Hernández

Posted at 13:52h in Diversity Matters, Hispanic Heritage Month, People & Partners, Staff, Women Making an Impact

"Because of our Family Support Services Spanish Track, we're able to reach more Spanish-speaking families and have a higher impact on our communities." — Martha Hernández, Ph.D., Associate Director, Family...

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14 Apr Why We Serve — Financial Literacy Month

Posted at 14:56h in People & Partners, Why We Serve, Women Making an Impact

As RMHC Bay Area grows to support even more families with sick children through expanded housing, meal and support resources, Vice President of Finance Cynthia Semenoff has served as the...

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14 Feb Press Release: New Board Member Willie Hernandez

Posted at 10:53h in Board of Directors, Diversity Matters, Hispanic Heritage Month, People & Partners, Press Releases

Ronald McDonald House Charities Bay Area is pleased to announce the appointment of Willie Hernandez to the Charity’s board of directors for a three-year term, which began on January 1,...

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Smiling group of adults pose together under yellow umbrellas at an RMHC Bay Area gathering.

12 Nov Why We Serve – Creating a Legacy of Gratitude

Posted at 16:50h in Announcements, Board of Directors, Latest News, People & Partners, Why We Serve

For more than a decade, Brad Lyman has served RMHC Bay Area. As a board member, advisor, donor, and Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser, he has seen the organization transform from a...

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Family Support Services team (FSS). Five women smiling outdoors under trees, wearing colorful leis and casual outfits.

28 Jul Why We Serve — Minority Mental Health Awareness

Posted at 17:05h in Hispanic Heritage Month, Martha Hernandez, People & Partners, Why We Serve, Women Making an Impact

As associate director of Family Support Services (FSS) at Ronald McDonald House Charities Bay Area (RMHC Bay Area), Dr. Martha Hernández plays an...

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27 Jul Why We Serve – Bridging the Gap in Healthcare

Posted at 15:28h in Board of Directors, People & Partners, Why We Serve

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...

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Smiling couple sitting on a couch with a newborn baby and a fluffy white dog.

16 Jun Why We Serve – The Impact of Charity

Posted at 12:58h in Board of Directors, People & Partners, Why We Serve

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...

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11 May Why We Serve – Keeping Families at the Center

Posted at 10:34h in Board of Directors, People & Partners, Staff Picks, Why We Serve

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,...

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09 Apr Why We Serve – A Lifetime of Giving Back

Posted at 14:33h in Board of Directors, People & Partners, Why We Serve

Born and raised in Torreón, Coahuila, Mexico, Katty Coulson grew up in a family that emphasized the importance of giving. While her mother never worked formally, she always found ways...

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