Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Diego

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Mission

Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Diego provides a “home-away-from-home” for families with children being treated for serious, often life-threatening conditions at local hospitals.

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The Ronald McDonald House relies on community support. It is the only service of its kind that is open to families caring for children at any San Diego area hospital.

Our Vision

To provide a welcoming and convenient home base where families may take care of their basic needs so they can better focus on what really matters: caring for their critically ill or injured child.

Our Impact

Thanks to an active volunteer program and generous community support, each year approximately:

  • 1,100 families reside with us during their child’s hospitalization
  • 12,000 additional people use our Family Care Center, coming for meals, computer access, and other essential resources
  • 120,000 meals are served free of charge to family members with hospital identification
  • 120 siblings of hospitalized children take part in education and enrichment programs, including the onsite School Away from School.

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Return on Investment

We are able to have a tremendous impact on the lives of families, impacting the whole community.

  • Hospitalized children: Children heal faster when families are near.
  • Families: Parents and healthy siblings can manage challenges better when residing together.
  • Pediatric Medicine: Hospitals require parents to be present for treatments. By housing parents, we help to make long-term and advanced treatments for children possible.
  • Residents of Southern California: We can all feel assured that we have a safety net to fall back on if our children become seriously ill.
  • Volunteers and Donors: Volunteers and donors deepen their engagement in civic life and contribute to a stronger San Diego by supporting our House.

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Events & Ways to Help

Virtual Red Shoe Day
June 3, 2021
Virtual Red Shoe Day
Jan 1, 2021 Shop and Support Ronald McDonald House through AmazonSmile
Jan 1, 2021 Donate To-Go Containers
Jan 7, 2021 Shop and Support Ronald McDonald House through Walmart
Feb 1, 2021 Greatest House Needs
Feb 1, 2021 Food Drives
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Around The House

Donate Containers for Meals
Donate Containers for Meals

Each day we serve more than 250 family meals and to-go meals for families not staying with …

40 Years of Keeping Families Close
40 Years of Keeping Families Close

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Your Vehicle Donation Can Help Keep Families Together!
Your Vehicle Donation Can Help Keep Families Together!

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Stories From Our Families

Emma Joy’s Journey
Emma Joy’s Journey
Declan’s Crew
Declan’s Crew
Together with Valeria
Together with Valeria
Cheering for Kayla
Cheering for Kayla
Crossing an Ocean for Milo
Crossing an Ocean for Milo
Cassandra and Her House, Then and Now
Cassandra and Her House, Then and Now
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Thank You to Our Sponsors

Dynalectric San Diego

Hughes Marino

Dr Pepper Snapple

San Diego Padres

Coca Cola

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2929 Children's Way, San Diego, CA 92123

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