Ronald McDonald House Charities of Richmond (RMHC Richmond)

Mission:
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Richmond (RMHC Richmond) is dedicated to supporting families with children receiving medical care by providing a range of programs and services that promote family-centered care and stability during challenging times.

Core Services and Programs:

• Ronald McDonald House: Offers a home-like environment for families of hospitalized children, providing lodging, meals, and support so families can stay close to their child during treatment. The House is located on Monument Avenue in Richmond.
• In-Hospital Ronald McDonald House at CHoR: Provides similar services within the Children’s Hospital of Richmond (CHoR), allowing families to remain near their child’s bedside.
• Ronald McDonald Family Room® Programs: These rooms, located within hospitals, offer a place for families to rest, recharge, and regroup just steps away from their child’s treatment area.
• Hospitality Carts: Mobile carts that deliver snacks, beverages, and comfort items directly to families in hospital waiting areas.
• Lunches With Love: Provides free lunches to families with hospitalized children, ensuring access to nutritious meals during long hospital stays.
• Ronald McDonald House Sibling Center: A dedicated space for siblings of pediatric patients, offering activities and supervision so parents can focus on their hospitalized child.
• Ronald McDonald Hospitality Kiosk: Offers information, resources, and comfort items to families within hospital settings.

Who They Serve:

• Families with children receiving medical care in the Greater Richmond area, including those traveling from Louisa County and surrounding regions.
• Services are available to families regardless of income, and support is provided to more than five hundred families annually.

Additional Information:

• RMHC Richmond is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and relies on community support, donations, and volunteers.
• The organization also offers opportunities for community involvement, including volunteering, meal preparation, and fundraising.
• Presentations and tours are available for local groups within 30 miles of the House to raise awareness about RMHC Richmond’s mission and services.

Eligibility and Access:

• Families with children receiving medical treatment in Richmond-area hospitals are eligible for services.
• There is no cost for families to stay at the Ronald McDonald House or to access in-hospital programs, though availability may depend on space and specific hospital policies.

Service Area:

• Primarily serves the Greater Richmond region, but families from Louisa County and other surrounding areas are eligible to access services if their child is receiving care at participating hospitals.