The Red Shoe Society is a professional membership group of young leaders who share a collective goal: to advance the mission and work of Ronald McDonald House Charities Bay Area. We engage and empower young professionals in the Bay Area to get actively involved in philanthropic and leadership endeavors, make a positive difference in our community, and support the Charity in keeping families with sick kids together and near the medical care they need. Red Shoe Society members make a direct impact on Ronald McDonald House families through service, fundraising, mentoring, and networking.
Join us Thursday, May 16th for a special Red Shoe Society members only megaBITES dinner.
Have a specific question? Please reach out to Mallory Mroz, Manager of Corporate and Community Engagement, mallory.mroz@rmhcbayarea.org.
We unite the Bay Area’s rising corporate and community leaders to help house, feed, and support families with sick kids by engaging new donors, supporters, and sponsors in Charity activities. We also offer young professionals opportunities to get involved in the Charity, grow their professional networks, and develop as leaders.
As we establish the Bay Area’s first Red Shoe Society, founding members will have a unique opportunity to shape the future of our group and build a premier young professional society committed to giving back to the most vulnerable in our community — critically ill and underserved children and their families. But the perks of membership extend far beyond the group itself:
NOW RECRUITING
Are you a young professional looking to make a difference in your community and career? We’re looking for founding members and executive committee members to join the Bay Area’s first Red Shoe Society. Let’s get started! Simply fill out an inquiry form, and we’ll be in touch about next steps. young leaders
Lauren Battiste
My mentors always told me to ``pay it forward`` by becoming a mentor in the future. It is important for young professionals to create a bond between their mentors and with each other.
Dylan Thomas
From having multiple chronic illnesses my entire life and being frequently in and out of the hospital (most if not all at LPCH), I gained an appreciation for everyone that has an impact on my care/stay. This includes those in visible roles and those that are unseen.
Christopher Higgenbotham
My family and community have taught me that helping others extends beyond financial contributions or material donations; it's about taking meaningful action. And action means offering support and compassion to others unselfishly.
Russell Blockhus
I didn't realize how important the services the Ronald McDonald House provides until I had to relocate for my daughter's life-saving medical care. As young professionals, we have the ability to help positively impact families going through the most difficult times of their lives.
Join the Red Shoe Society at 6 p.m. on March 15 to hear a bit more about our mission and that of RMHC and how the committees and leadership positions function. We’ll also share our upcoming in-person events schedule, and you’ll get to know other local professionals. Read more about Red Shoe Society Virtual Info Session – March 11...
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...
Did you miss yesterday’s Red Shoe Society | Young Professionals Network webinar — Digital Empathy | How to Be a Remote Rock Star? Not to worry, watch the webinar recording above! Read more about Digital Empathy Webinar Recording...
With the help of the Bay Area community, Ronald McDonald House Charities Bay Area helps ease the financial and emotional burdens that families face as they access critical care for their children. Our Ronald McDonald programs operate nearby and onsite at our partner hospitals, offering long- and short-term housing, daily meal support, and 24/7 support psychosocial support services, such as child enrichment and sibling care, family activities and recreation, and more. Additionally, we provide underserved children in the Bay Area with access to oral health care services through our Ronald McDonald Care Mobiles in Santa Clara and Contra Costa Counties.
Each night, we house 123 families with children being treated at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford and support local families through day-use access to our facilities. Volunteers and partners allow us to provide daily meals and comprehensive programming to restore a sense of normalcy and community during medical crises.
Our Ronald McDonald programs at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital San Francisco include onsite accommodations for 11 families each night, daily meals and support services just steps away from patient care. Thanks to housing partnerships, we have expanded housing services in San Francisco and launched our first family stay program in Oakland.
By providing daily meals, family stays, and bedside visits, we are providing comfort and care where and when families need to most — at the hospital, just steps away from patient care.
RMHC Bay Area partners with Santa Clara Valley Medical Center and John Muir Community Health Alliance to provide free oral health care services to our region’s most vulnerable children.
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...
We’re thrilled to share RMHC Bay Area’s participation in the Oakland Marathon as a proud sponsor of the Celebration Village. With a dedicated team of 17 runners under #TeamRMHC, raising over $3,000 in support of Ronald McDonald House Charities Bay Area. Read more about Team RMHC Makes Strides at Oakland Marathon...
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...
Continuing their 45-year legacy of fundraising support for RMHC Bay Area, local McDonald’s Owner/Operators are donating 25 cents from each Shamrock Shake and OREO Shamrock McFlurry to help provide critically ill children with communities of support, access to medical care and a home-away-from-home. Read more about Bay Area McDonald’s® Owners/Operators Donate Shamrock Shake and McFlurry Proceeds to Help Sick Kids and Families...
Meet Maxx, a remarkable 10-year-old with a mission: to spread joy and support to those in need through ten acts of kindness to celebrate his tenth birthday! Read more about Maxx’s 10 Acts of Kindness: Kids Helping Kids...
