Around the House

Read on for stories about the Meredith family and others who’ve benefited from our community-supported San Diego Ronald McDonald House, plus features on the many ways that volunteers and donors are making a difference for hospitalized children and their families. Thanks to all who volunteer and give to keep families together for the Moments That Matter. RMHCSD Impact Report_2023-2024_webDownload

Thanks to the San Diego community, we are able to help families with a hospitalized child in many different ways. Whether it’s providing a room across the street from the hospital or serving three nourishing meals each day, our San Diego Ronald McDonald House offers a “home away from home” for countless families, when it matters most.

As students returned to school this fall, children whose families are staying at San Diego’s Ronald McDonald House were welcomed to our on-site School Away From School. Through a partnership with the San Diego Unified School District, students ranging in age from transitional kindergarten to grade 12 are able to receive classroom instruction at the House. Teachers Evan and Khadidja kicked off the …

Thank you to the motorcycle enthusiasts who participated in the 14th Annual Poker Ride for a Cause, raising over $6,000 to support family care at San Diego’s Ronald McDonald House. The morning started with a 100-mile ride across San Diego County, with stops along the way to pull playing cards to create a poker hand. Everyone met back at the Ronald McDonald House for lunch, opportunity drawing priz …

Summer is the time for extra fun activities at San Diego’s Ronald McDonald House. Children and parents recently embarked on a slime-making adventure, crafting their own one-of-a-kind jars of gooey fun. The vibrant colors and scents provided a delightful sensory change of pace for young patients, siblings, and their parents. Charms and glitter helped personalize their creations and could even repre …

Thank you to all of our fundraising teams! Red Shoe Day is our annual opportunity to bring friends, family, and co-workers together to raise valuable funds for San Diego’s Ronald McDonald House! This year was an incredible success, thanks to the efforts of volunteers and generous donors and supporters. Prior to Red Shoe Day, volunteers raised money through their personal fundraising page. …

What a way to start the summer! Our summer kickoff party had something for everyone to enjoy – delicious tacos from the Lime Truck, groovy beats by DJ Psyched, our favorite characters by Royal Entertainers, and the ultimate bounce house by Magic Jump Rentals. The party celebrates our upcoming Summer Program which will include field trips, enrichment events, and interactive activities for kids and …

Current Board Trustee Brian Cahill has been selected as an honoree for the San Diego Business Journal’s 2024 Nonprofit Board Leaders of Influence in recognition of his service to our San Diego Ronald McDonald House and Junior Achievement, among other local charitable organizations. Brian’s wonderful volunteer leadership for our organization dates back many years, as he transitioned from building a …

Superheroes visited our San Diego Ronald McDonald House! They brought stuffed animals and played board games during lunch with guests and day visitors. If you are interested in bringing a group into the House, please contact Malorie De Witt at (858) 598-2414 or volunteer@rmhcsd.org.

We are truly grateful for the community support that made so much possible last year in our efforts to provide a “home away from home” for families with a hospitalized child! Your generosity supports parents, children, and caregivers. Your kindness and care will be remembered for years to come. In the words of a grateful mother, “The Ronald McDonald House will always be part of our story. It was o …