Giving Circles - Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Diego

Emma Joy and family, who stayed at San Diego’s Ronald McDonald House during her treatment for cancer

Giving Circle Membership

The Giving Circles Program celebrates the generosity and commitment of donors who give $1,000 or more per year to provide moments of care, comfort, compassion, and relief to every family who finds their way to San Diego’s Ronald McDonald House. Giving Circles members are vital to keeping this circle of care going year-round. Membership begins at $1,000 a year or $84 a month.

Benefits for all Giving Circle members

An invitation to be honored at our annual Giving Circle Celebration
Name recognition on the Wall of Honor at San Diego’s Ronald McDonald House based on each donor’s cumulative giving
Media recognition through various press releases throughout the year
Name listing on a dedicated plaque featuring our most generous benefactors in the Joseph Clayes III Great Room
Giving Circle membership recognition in the twice yearly magazine and on our website

Giving Circle Levels

Hearts and Hands Circle color

See Hearts and Hands Members

Annual Gift: $1,000 – $19,999

Join Hearts and Hands: $84 month $1,000 annual

Provide Cost-Free Meals to the Families of Hospitalized Children

For the difficult journey ahead, nourish weary parents, grandparents, and siblings with more than just a meal, every day of the year.

Unique Benefits for Hearts and Hands Circle Members

For cumulative gifts of $10,000 or more, permanent name recognition on the Wall of Honor at the entrance of San Diego’s Ronald McDonald House
An invitation to participate in a quarterly meal service at the Ronald McDonald House, exclusive to Giving Circle members

Annual Gift: $20,000 – $49,999

Support Vital Services for Resident & Visiting Families

Provide a little cushion, a lot of hope, and daily comforts to both the many day users and resident guests through crucial resources such as nap rooms, educational and enrichment programs, spa showers, laundry, exercise facilities, and so much more.

Unique Benefits for Hope and Healing Circle Members

An invitation to our annual Hope and Healing Circle Time at our School Away from School, for a chance to share and connect with the children served by San Diego’s Ronald McDonald House

Hope and Healing Circle Members

Catholic Community Foundation of San Diego
The Eastham Family Donor Fund at National Philanthropic Trust
Alexis & Ron Fowler
The Samuel H. French & Katherine Weaver French Fund
Kim & Alex Hernandez, COSCO Fire Protection Inc.
Meseck Family
Diane & David Pennock
Price Philanthropies
Thomas Ohana Foundation
Dana & Michael Wilson

Annual Gift: $50,000 – $99,999

Adopt a Family Guest Suite

Adopt a family guest suite for one calendar year and provide respite and relief to every family who finds a “home-away-from-home” within.

Unique Benefits for Host and Haven Circle Members

For gifts of $75,000, permanent name recognition through a dedicated plaque outside one of 55 guest suites at San Diego’s Ronald McDonald House
For gifts of $50,000, Adopt-A-Room recognition for one calendar year
An invitation to a private donor reception hosted by the CEO and Trustees of San Diego’s Ronald McDonald House

Host and Haven Circle Members

Barbara & Terrence Caster, A-1 Self Storage, Caster Family Foundation
Susan & Bill Hoehn
Christi & Chuck Miyahira, Helen & Harry Miyahira, HM Electronics, Inc.
Jeanette & Augustin Pavel
Phyllis Whitney Tabor Trust

Annual Gift; $100,000+

Lifetime Membership in the Giving Circles Program

For the families who find comfort and care with us today, those who will need us tomorrow and the countless others who will need help in the years to come, we will be here thanks to you and your generous support.

Unique Benefits for Hearthstone Circle Members

Lifetime Membership in the Giving Circles Program
Permanent name recognition in a prominent space at San Diego’s Ronald McDonald House
An invitation to all exclusive VIP events and donor receptions throughout the year

Hearthstone Circle Members