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Our Community

Our work is made possible by a variety of community partners and organizations. We greatly appreciate the community support we receive – we couldn’t do it without you!

RMHCSD meals program volunteers

Most of our annual operating income comes from the generosity of individuals, community groups, and corporate and foundation donors. We also have a very active volunteer program, and excellent participation from community groups.

Our Impact

By working together, each year we impact many lives. In a typical year:

  • 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.

Partnership with McDonald’s

McDonald’s is the founding mission partner of RMHC. McDonald’s founder Ray Kroc helped establish the first house, which opened in 1974 in Philadelphia. McDonald’s restaurants continue to be our largest corporate donor. McDonald’s involvement extends beyond monetary support:

  • Franchises partner with us for promotional and fundraising events
  • McDonald’s employees volunteer with us
  • McDonald’s owners and operators serve on our Board

Ronald McDonald House Charities “Global”

Ronald McDonald House Charities global headquarters is based in Chicago, Illinois. Their mission is to create, find and support programs that directly improve the health and well-being of children. They share best practices with Ronald McDonald House Charities across the country, and work with national retailers to facilitate donations. Some national partners include Coca-Cola, Tempur-Pedic, and La-Z-Boy.

San Diego Hospital Partners

As hospitals expand and offer new pediatric treatments, such as proton beam therapy or heart transplants, the needs of patient families also evolve.

The majority of the families we serve have children at Rady Children’s Hospital. We also partner with Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns, UCSD Medical Center, Balboa Naval Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital, Mercy Hospital, and Kaiser Permanente.

Partner Groups

We work with a number of agencies and nonprofit groups that aid families in medical crisis. Partners include:

  • American Cancer Society
  • County of San Diego
  • Conner’s Cause
  • Make A Wish
  • Miracle Babies
  • Rest Haven Children’s Health Fund
  • San Diego County Office of Education
  • Together We Grow

Imperial Valley Partners

Imperial Valley holds a special place in the hearts of many of us at San Diego’s Ronald McDonald House. Around a fifth of our resident families come from this region, which is more than two hours away from San Diego. Commuting this distance is simply not an option for families who must spend weeks or even months attending to a hospitalized child.

RSDIV

Many former guests have become advocates and volunteers for the Ronald McDonald House in Imperial Valley, especially through Red Shoe Day Imperial Valley. In addition, Ronald McDonald House families in the Imperial Valley gather for an annual picnic to connect with others who have faced serious health challenges with their children.  Our partners and supporters in Imperial Valley include:

  • American Cancer Society
  • Amigos de Alejandro
  • ARC
  • CASA of Imperial County
  • Cancer Resource Center of the Desert
  • Clinicas de Salud del Pueblo (WIC)
  • Imperial County Children & Families First Commission
  • Imperial Valley Food Bank
  • Imperial Valley Regional Occupational Program
  • New Creations

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Events & Ways to Help

Gifts matched 100% by the JMS Fund until December 31, 2023
November 30, 2023
Gifts matched 100% by the JMS Fund until December 31, 2023
Nov 22, 2023 Workout for RMHC-SD Families
Dec 3, 2023 Order Cozy Clothes for Families
Dec 3, 2023 Support our Day Visitors
Dec 3, 2023 Holiday Giving for Businesses & Groups
Dec 3, 2023 Design Your Own Fundraiser
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Around The House

Groovy Good Time had at “Disco with Friends”
Groovy Good Time had at “Disco with Friends”

Fun and philanthropy were had by all who attended “Disco with Friends” on October 21. The …

Incredible Community Support for Red Shoe Day Imperial Valley
Incredible Community Support for Red Shoe Day Imperial Valley

Thank you Imperial Valley!! Volunteers gathered at intersections around Imperial Valley on …

2022-23 Impact Report Available to View
2022-23 Impact Report Available to View

Read on for stories from our families, like the Camara family, plus features on the many w …

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Stories From Our Families

Together from Day One
Together from Day One
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
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Thank You to Our Sponsors

Hoehn Carlsbad

Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz

Dillard’s

San Diego Padres

Boxer Capital, LLC

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