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Supporting families in the season of gratitude

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We believe in supporting families around the world and helping them access the medical care and resources they need.

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685+

RMHC Core Programs in 65 countries and regions

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2.5 Million

Overnight stays for families

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536,000+

Volunteers helping carry out our global mission

We’re caring for families around the world through our 3 core programs

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Mercator Projection world map dotted with red and grey hexagons indicating House program locations and regions serviced
Mercator Projection world map dotted with blue and grey hexagons indicating Family Room program locations and regions serviced
Mercator Projection world map dotted with yellow and grey hexagons indicating Care Mobile program locations in the regions serviced

375+ Ronald McDonald House Programs

are a home away from home that provide comfort, support and resources to families who travel far from home for the medical care their child needs.
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260+ Ronald McDonald Family Room Programs

provide comfort to families right in the hospital, giving them a private place to relax or decompress.
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50+ Ronald McDonald Care Mobile Programs

bring medical, dental, and health care resources to underserved communities where they’re needed the most.
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Your generosity will allow us to help more families in need

RMHC serves millions of children and their families each year, but more need our help. Yet, simply because we don’t have enough sleeping rooms around the world, 138,000+ families are turned away each year. Your donation can help us to expand to fulfill the needs of more sick children and their families.

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88 cents of every dollar spent by RMHC Global supports RMHC programs around the world

Based on RMHC 2019 990 Financials

88 cents of every dollar spent by RMHC Global supports RMHC programs around the world

Based on RMHC 2019 990 Financials

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