How we work with the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Washington, DC :
Many families travel far from home to get treatment for their seriously ill or injured children. The treatment may last a day, a month, or even longer. It's a long time to be away from home, or to divide a family. Ronald McDonald Houses around the world offer families a way to stay together, in proximity to the treatment hospital, and be comfortable and cared for during their stay.
After a long day at the hospital, there is nothing better than walking into Ronald McDonald House® to find a freshly cooked meal. While volunteering at McDonald House, we hear stories and see families endure a great deal of sorrow and pain. We see the families trying to stay positive and hopeful. We hear stories about parents quitting their jobs so they can provide the care their sick child need. We also hear stories about parents driving hundreds of miles so their child have a chance to survive. These stories touched our hearts and really made us become more grateful for our good health, our families and our lives.
On year 2013, we are more than happy to welcome more families to join us in distributing food to the needy. So far, we have 23 families who have made long-term commitments for this project. Monthly, every family contributes $50, we order food from a local restaurant (Oriental East Restaurant, silver spring, MD). The restaurant also helps by providing the food at a discounted price. On the first Sunday of each month, our volunteers go to the restaurant to pick up the food and then delivers the food and other donations (snacks, frozen dinners, cleaning supplies, household items...etc) to DC McDonald House. With that said, we're looking for more families to join us to keep this charitable project going. If you're interested in this meaningful chance and giving back to the community, please do contact us. We would be more than willing to provide you with more information as well as including you and your family in our monthly gatherings for this event.
If we can provide them with a hot meal at the end of a long and stressful day, we have done something to help ease their pain and sorrow. And maybe bring a little more hope for the future. Please contact us if you're interested to join. Welcome Come with your friends, coworkers, family members or by yourself to make a meal for the families of RMHC.
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PROFILE of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Washington, DC :
The House provides critical care and support to families and youth in the midst of healthcare crises.
Description: Ronald McDonald House Charities works to better the lives of children and their families in the greater Washington, DC area. The organization provides programming that directly improves the heath and well-being of children. The core programs are the two Houses - one in Falls Church and one in Washington, the Ronald McDonald Family Room at Children's National Medical Center and the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile in partnership with Georgetown University Hospital.
History: The Washington,DC Ronald McDonald House originated in the late 1970's when Carey Randall, then president of the metropolitan Washington, DC chapter of the Candlelighters, became interested in the RMH concept. With the active support of the Greater Washington Advertising Cooperative of the McDonald's Corporation, RMH was incorporated as a non-profit, volunteer organization in 1978 and the project was launched. After extensive renovation, the 30-room, 16 bedroom house at 1326 Quincy St, NE, was opened in June of 1980. The turn of the century Spanish colonial style mansion is located on one and a half acres in a quiet, residential neighborhood in northeast Washington not far from Children's national Medical Center. The Washington RMH was the sixteenth House to open nationwide. A new wing was opened in May, 1987, providing increased living and office space as well as additional rooms for families. In December 1995, RMH merged with Ronald McDonald House Charities to become Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Washington, DC, Inc. The mission expanded to include the disbursement of grants to other qualified children's charities in our geographic region. Funding for the Grants Program is made possible by the efforts of McDonald's promotions. In May 1998, the Ronald McDonald House Family Room opened in Children's National Medical Center. The room offers respite to families with children undergoing treatment on the hematology/oncology unit. In January 1998, the new Northern Virginia RMH at INOVA Fairfax Hospital became a reality. The eight bedroom facility with common living areas stands in wonderful tribute to dedicated community involvement. In January, 2004, RMHC partnered with Georgetown University Hospital and RMHC's national program to acquire and staff a Care Mobile which serves children in Wards 5 and 6 in Washington DC.
the Washington, D.C. Ronald McDonald House:(http://rmhc.greaterdc.org/our-programs/dc-house-2/)3727 14th St. NE Washington, D.C. 20017 202-529-8204
The new Washington, D.C. Ronald McDonald House opened its doors in December 2010 and serves patients from Children’s National Medical Center, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, National Rehabilitation Hospital and several other area hospitals. The 26-bedrooms House includes common family and support areas, a family kitchen and dining room, a family library and computer room, a family laundry room. Our newest Home-Away-From-Home also offers special isolation suites for our most immune-compromised patients. Ronald McDonald Houses are supported by volunteers and staff, but more importantly, the Houses continue to be a quiet refuge where families in similar circumstances can support and comfort each other.
Description: Ronald McDonald House Charities works to better the lives of children and their families in the greater Washington, DC area. The organization provides programming that directly improves the heath and well-being of children. The core programs are the two Houses - one in Falls Church and one in Washington, the Ronald McDonald Family Room at Children's National Medical Center and the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile in partnership with Georgetown University Hospital.
History: The Washington,DC Ronald McDonald House originated in the late 1970's when Carey Randall, then president of the metropolitan Washington, DC chapter of the Candlelighters, became interested in the RMH concept. With the active support of the Greater Washington Advertising Cooperative of the McDonald's Corporation, RMH was incorporated as a non-profit, volunteer organization in 1978 and the project was launched. After extensive renovation, the 30-room, 16 bedroom house at 1326 Quincy St, NE, was opened in June of 1980. The turn of the century Spanish colonial style mansion is located on one and a half acres in a quiet, residential neighborhood in northeast Washington not far from Children's national Medical Center. The Washington RMH was the sixteenth House to open nationwide. A new wing was opened in May, 1987, providing increased living and office space as well as additional rooms for families. In December 1995, RMH merged with Ronald McDonald House Charities to become Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Washington, DC, Inc. The mission expanded to include the disbursement of grants to other qualified children's charities in our geographic region. Funding for the Grants Program is made possible by the efforts of McDonald's promotions. In May 1998, the Ronald McDonald House Family Room opened in Children's National Medical Center. The room offers respite to families with children undergoing treatment on the hematology/oncology unit. In January 1998, the new Northern Virginia RMH at INOVA Fairfax Hospital became a reality. The eight bedroom facility with common living areas stands in wonderful tribute to dedicated community involvement. In January, 2004, RMHC partnered with Georgetown University Hospital and RMHC's national program to acquire and staff a Care Mobile which serves children in Wards 5 and 6 in Washington DC.
the Washington, D.C. Ronald McDonald House:(http://rmhc.greaterdc.org/our-programs/dc-house-2/)3727 14th St. NE Washington, D.C. 20017 202-529-8204
The new Washington, D.C. Ronald McDonald House opened its doors in December 2010 and serves patients from Children’s National Medical Center, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, National Rehabilitation Hospital and several other area hospitals. The 26-bedrooms House includes common family and support areas, a family kitchen and dining room, a family library and computer room, a family laundry room. Our newest Home-Away-From-Home also offers special isolation suites for our most immune-compromised patients. Ronald McDonald Houses are supported by volunteers and staff, but more importantly, the Houses continue to be a quiet refuge where families in similar circumstances can support and comfort each other.
