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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 Cecilia Aviles

“To be able to help families through what oftentimes is their hardest journey, keeping them together and united – that in itself is healing. The way that RMHC was serving families 25 years ago isn’t the way it’s serving families now, and it’ll be different 25 years from now, but the core values remain the same: support, access, and healing. That’s exciting to me.” — Cecilia Aviles Read more about Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with Cecilia Aviles...
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with Willie Hernandez

"The mission of RMHC resonates with me on a deeply personal level. I grew up in a family of farmworkers in the Central Valley — the same community where so many of the families we serve at Ronald McDonald House are from. The housing and services we provide make it possible for families to access the best medical care in the Bay Area.” - Willie Hernandez Read more about Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with Willie Hernandez...
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...

Events

Team RMHC Makes Strides at Oakland Marathon

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...
Oakland Marathon & Running Fest – March 15-17 🍀

We are excited to be a Charity Partner at the Oakland Marathon & Running Fest, join Team RMHC! As a Charity Partner, anyone can now run in support of our mission to support families with sick children, and we’ll also have a booth in the Celebration Village from March 15 - March 17, 2024. Our team of staff and volunteers can’t wait to see everyone there! Read more about Oakland Marathon & Running Fest – March 15-17 🍀...
Holiday Toy Shops Bring Comfort & Joy to RMHC Bay Area Families

Thanks to our community’s unwavering support, we were able to set up multiple toy shops and continue our mission of bringing Comfort & Joy to RMHC Bay Area families facing childhood illness. We hosted six wonderful Toy Shops, including two at our Stanford and Oakland Houses, and for the second consecutive year, four pop-up Toy Shops in and near our partner hospital at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital San Francisco, and satellite locations in Walnut Creek, San Ramon, and Brentwood. Read more about Holiday Toy Shops Bring Comfort & Joy to RMHC Bay Area Families...

Family Features

Facing Cystic Fibrosis Together – Lizbeth’s Perspective

My name is Lizbeth. I’m an 18-year-old who was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis when I was 11 months old. My mom and Read more about Facing Cystic Fibrosis Together – Lizbeth’s Perspective...
Together Under One Roof, Supporting Families Facing Medical Crisis

The Larry C. Tripplett Sr. Family Center at RMH Oakland is officially open for both overnight stays and day pass families. Both programs serve families with critically ill children being treated at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital. Read more about Together Under One Roof, Supporting Families Facing Medical Crisis...
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...

Why We Serve

Celebrating Legacy Volunteer Janine: Bringing Smiles to Families, One Bingo Night at a Time

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...
Beyond February: Dr. Chris Wachira’s Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion at RMHC Bay Area

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...
Celebrating Black History Month: Spotlight on RMHC Bay Area Team Member, Shyaun Brown

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...

People & Partners

Celebrating Legacy Volunteer Janine: Bringing Smiles to Families, One Bingo Night at a Time

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...
Beyond February: Dr. Chris Wachira’s Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion at RMHC Bay Area

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...
Bay Area McDonald’s® Owners/Operators Donate Shamrock Shake and McFlurry Proceeds to Help Sick Kids and Families

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...

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Team RMHC Makes Strides at Oakland Marathon

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...
Bay Area McDonald’s® Owners/Operators Donate Shamrock Shake and McFlurry Proceeds to Help Sick Kids and Families

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...
Oakland Marathon & Running Fest – March 15-17 🍀

We are excited to be a Charity Partner at the Oakland Marathon & Running Fest, join Team RMHC! As a Charity Partner, anyone can now run in support of our mission to support families with sick children, and we’ll also have a booth in the Celebration Village from March 15 - March 17, 2024. Our team of staff and volunteers can’t wait to see everyone there! Read more about Oakland Marathon & Running Fest – March 15-17 🍀...

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