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RMHC Bay Area’s Research Presentation on Food Insecurity & Childcare

Ronald McDonald House Charities Bay Area has partnered with the Stanford School of Medicine to conduct program assessment research on two key topics — food insecurity and childcare — that will be used to inform family-centered program delivery, strategic priorities, and impact sharing.

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with Katty Coulson

"Representation matters. As a Latina, I am familiar with the environment and circumstances of the LatinX population. Because I share the history, traditions, and challenges…when you have families who are going through the most stressful crisis they can possibly experience, maybe I can help identify opportunities to connect.” — Katty Coulson, RMHC Bay Area Board President-Elect Read more about Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with Katty Coulson...
FREE EVENT: May 20 – Oakland House Opening & Block Party

Celebrate the opening of Oakland’s first Ronald McDonald House with music, family activities, and local food. Join us for this free community event, and learn more about our mission to be there for sick kids and their families when and where they need it most. Read more about FREE EVENT: May 20 – Oakland House Opening & Block Party...
5 Simple Ways to Care for Families with Sick Children

Housing, financial security, mental health, and access to meals all come into question when a family is facing medical crisis that can’t be cared for close to home. Ronald McDonald House Charities Bay Area is a resource for families... Read more about 5 Simple Ways to Care for Families with Sick Children...

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38th Annual Golf Invitational – RMHC Bay Area

Don’t wait, space is filling up fast. See you on the links! For more than three decades, RMHC Bay Area’s Annual Golf Invitational has brought together sponsors and teams with a shared passion: helping families with critically ill children access lifesaving medical care. Read more about 38th Annual Golf Invitational – RMHC Bay Area...
Watch Now: Oakland House Opening and Block Party Video Recap!

Hundreds of community members gathered for an extraordinary day on Saturday, May 20, 2023, for our Oakland House Opening and Block Party to celebrate the new 7-bedroom Ronald McDonald House, located directly across the street from UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland. Read more about Watch Now: Oakland House Opening and Block Party Video Recap!...
FREE EVENT: May 20 – Oakland House Opening & Block Party

Celebrate the opening of Oakland’s first Ronald McDonald House with music, family activities, and local food. Join us for this free community event, and learn more about our mission to be there for sick kids and their families when and where they need it most. Read more about FREE EVENT: May 20 – Oakland House Opening & Block Party...

Family Features

Mission Moment – Giving Back for Jackson

Aug. 8 — Last week, Is-e Hogan, grandmother of Jackson Sattler, and her friends hosted a wonderful dinner for RMHC Bay Area families honoring the memory of Jackson Sattler's sixth birthday. The group served pizza, mac-n-cheese, and salad, some of Jackson's favorite foods.... Read more about Mission Moment – Giving Back for Jackson...
Moms are Superheroes – Happy Mother’s Day

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...
The Franco Family – Finding Comfort, Coping Together

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...

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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with Katty Coulson

"Representation matters. As a Latina, I am familiar with the environment and circumstances of the LatinX population. Because I share the history, traditions, and challenges…when you have families who are going through the most stressful crisis they can possibly experience, maybe I can help identify opportunities to connect.” — Katty Coulson, RMHC Bay Area Board President-Elect Read more about Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with Katty Coulson...
Check Out Our Strategic Plan

CEO Laura Keegan Boudreau shares RMHC Bay Area’s vision and path to serving more families across our region. Read more about Check Out Our Strategic Plan...
Women Keep RMHC Bay Area Going

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...

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Check Out Our Strategic Plan

CEO Laura Keegan Boudreau shares RMHC Bay Area’s vision and path to serving more families across our region. Read more about Check Out Our Strategic Plan...
Watch Now: Oakland House Opening and Block Party Video Recap!

Hundreds of community members gathered for an extraordinary day on Saturday, May 20, 2023, for our Oakland House Opening and Block Party to celebrate the new 7-bedroom Ronald McDonald House, located directly across the street from UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland. Read more about Watch Now: Oakland House Opening and Block Party Video Recap!...
In The News — The McDonald’s man: Bay Area Business Owner Gives Back to Community, Recalls His Journey to Success

OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) -- A house just across the street from a busy children's hospital isn't exactly the kind of location most buyers are seeking. For Ronald McDonald House Charities, however, it is the perfect spot. ... Read more about In The News — The McDonald’s man: Bay Area Business Owner Gives Back to Community, Recalls His Journey to Success...

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38th Annual Golf Invitational – RMHC Bay Area

Don’t wait, space is filling up fast. See you on the links! For more than three decades, RMHC Bay Area’s Annual Golf Invitational has brought together sponsors and teams with a shared passion: helping families with critically ill children access lifesaving medical care. Read more about 38th Annual Golf Invitational – RMHC Bay Area...
Watch Now: Oakland House Opening and Block Party Video Recap!

Hundreds of community members gathered for an extraordinary day on Saturday, May 20, 2023, for our Oakland House Opening and Block Party to celebrate the new 7-bedroom Ronald McDonald House, located directly across the street from UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland. Read more about Watch Now: Oakland House Opening and Block Party Video Recap!...
In The News — The McDonald’s man: Bay Area Business Owner Gives Back to Community, Recalls His Journey to Success

OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) -- A house just across the street from a busy children's hospital isn't exactly the kind of location most buyers are seeking. For Ronald McDonald House Charities, however, it is the perfect spot. ... Read more about In The News — The McDonald’s man: Bay Area Business Owner Gives Back to Community, Recalls His Journey to Success...

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FREE EVENT: May 20 – Oakland House Opening & Block Party