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Healing Happens Together

By making a gift to San Diego’s Ronald McDonald House, you help keep families close to their hospitalized child and give them the support they need during a medical crisis.

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Donate Online

Donating online is a quick, easy, and secure way to make a difference today. You can extend your impact by setting up easy monthly gifts, too. Donate Now

Donate by Mail

You are welcome to send your donation through the mail. Please use the address below for all donations, and please make checks payable to Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Diego.

Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Diego
2929 Children’s Way
San Diego, CA 92123

Donate by Phone

If you would like to speak directly with someone in the RMHC-San Diego Philanthropy Department regarding your donation, please call

Donate by Wire Transfer

If you are interested in sending your donation via a wire transfer, please contact hhocking@rmhcsd.org for more information.

Donate Appreciated Securities

You or your broker may initiate a transfer of stock. Learn More

Donate Cryptocurrency

Looking to make an impactful donation gift to Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Diego through cryptocurrency? RMHC-San Diego now accepts Bitcoin, along with many additional types of cryptocurrency. Learn more and make a donation today.

Make a Tribute Gift

You can also make your gift in honor of a family member or friend. When a Tribute gift is received, RMHC-San Diego will send an email to the individual indicated notifying them of your thoughtful donation. Make a Tribute Gift

Donate a Vehicle

Donate your vehicle to San Diego’s Ronald McDonald House. It’s easy and we even pick it up for you!

The funds from your donation provide families with hot meals, warm beds and the ability to be just minutes away from their children undergoing treatment at local area hospitals. Learn more at CARS and have a representative contact you to facilitate your vehicle donation quickly and conveniently. Or call 1-855-CARS-HELP.

Employer Matching Gift Programs

Your gift to Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Diego could be matched dollar for dollar by your employer. Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match any charitable contributions or volunteer hours made by their employees, retirees and/or employees’ spouses. City National Bank, HP, Qualcomm, SDG&E and Walmart are just a few of the companies that match their employees’ contributions of time or funds to Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Diego. Search here to see if you employer matches gifts.

If your company uses a printed donation form, please mail it to:

Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Diego
Attn: Heather Hocking, Matching Gifts
2929 Children’s Way
San Diego, CA 92123
Phone: 858-598-2422  Email: hhocking@rmhcsd.org

Red Shoe Crew

Pennies with a Purpose

Pennies and other loose change can add up quickly and your change could make a change for families at San Diego’s Ronald McDonald House. The Pennies with a Purpose Challenge is great for Schools, offices or other groups.

While pennies are in the name, all types of coins are welcome. PENNIES WITH A PURPOSE

Donate Food, Household, and Personal Items

Many families arrive with only the clothes they’re wearing, due to their child’s health emergency. Take a look at our Wish Lists to see items you can give for our families and our House.

Join a Giving Circle or Corporate & Community Champions

See our Giving Circles for specific giving levels and benefits of membership. Corporate & Community groups can become Champions by giving, too!

Donate Today

Keep families close with your gift today.

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Tax Saving Benefits

Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Diego is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Federal Tax ID: 95-3251490. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Please consult with your legal or financial advisor.

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Events & Ways to Help

Red Shoe Day | May 21, 2025 | 7:00-9:30am
March 5, 2025
Red Shoe Day | May 21, 2025 | 7:00-9:30am
Jan 1, 2025 Choose Your Way to Support RMHC-San Diego in 2025
Jan 1, 2025 Share Your Story and Inspire Others!
Aug 16, 2025 Ride for a Cause
Oct 11, 2025 Get Your Tickets to Dinner with Friends
Nov 10, 2025 34th Annual Golf Invitational
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Around The House

St. Patrick’s Day Fun
St. Patrick’s Day Fun

Thanks to our friends at SDG&E, families at San Diego’s Ronald McDonald House had a sh …

Looking Back at 2024
Looking Back at 2024

In 2024, families with hospitalized children found much-needed comfort and care at San Die …

Holiday Happenings
Holiday Happenings

Santa’s Workshop Brightens the Holidays for our Families The holidays can be especially to …

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Stories From Our Families

Together with Elisia
Together with Elisia
Going Home With Gigi
Going Home With Gigi
A Home, Far, Far Away from Home
A Home, Far, Far Away from Home
Together from Day One
Together from Day One
Emma Joy’s Journey
Emma Joy’s Journey
Declan’s Crew
Declan’s Crew
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Thank You to Our Sponsors

Whole Foods

Antis Roofing & Waterproofing

Watkins Wellness

The Vertex Foundation

Tempur Sealy International, Inc.

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