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Ronald McDonald House of Dallas (RMHD) exists to serve and sustain families when serious illness or injury strikes the most cherished part of their lives, their children. It is the only organization that provides a welcoming, safe home-away-from-home for families who travel and need a place to stay while their children receive treatment at any Dallas-area hospital. RMHD serves three meals each day, provides shuttle transportation to and from local hospitals, and offers activities and services to make the stay as comfortable as possible. Families are also able to connect with caring volunteers, other families, and our House dog, Shiloh. Our holistic approach results in families who are physically and emotionally close, which according to a Ronald McDonald House Charities Global study, is a difference maker in reducing stress and enhancing well-being.
With approximately 78,000 square feet, the House offers 77 private bedrooms, six extended-stay suites, and six transplant apartments. Additionally, the House contains multiple playrooms for kids of all ages and interests, a library, media room, craft room, chapel, meditation garden, and outdoor play areas. Two large communal kitchens and dining room provide opportunities for the families to share the evening meal, which is provided three times a day by community volunteers, or to prepare their own food if they choose. Hundreds of volunteers support RMHD's annual operations and fundraising activities by serving families at the House, preparing meals, and hosting organized activities.
It costs RMHD $155 to house a family per night - a cost largely covered by individual and corporate donors, community organizations, and special events. No family is ever asked to pay for their stay. In 2022, we served over 750 families at the House, with a total of 14,090 overnight stays.
Beyond monetary donations to help a family with their stay, we also have other ways to help with the operations of the House through donations of "Wish List" items or volunteer opportunities. More information available on our website: https://rmhdallas.org/get-involved/
Ronald McDonald House of Dallas (RMHD) is keeping families together, inspiring strength, and giving love and support to families whose children are receiving essential medical care.
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We believe it is the diverse backgrounds, cultures and experiences that each member of our global organization brings to the table everyday that allow us to provide the care and support that children and their families need.
We know we are stronger together because of our diversity.
We will never waver in our commitment to this core value.
It is the policy of RMHD to treat guest families and other program beneficiaries, employees, volunteers, donors, applicants for employment or volunteer positions, and all others fairly and with compassion, without regard to income or ability to pay, race, color, ethnic origin, national origin, religion, political affiliation, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification, disability or handicap, housing status, marital status, veteran status or any other group, status or characteristic protected by locally applicable laws and regulations.
RMHD does not condone any form of harassment, joking remarks, bullying or other abusive conduct (including verbal, non-verbal and physical conduct) that demeans or shows hostility directed at another individual’s actual or perceived protected class as defined by the anti-discrimination policy.
RMHD does not condone any form of conduct that creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive environment for families, staff or volunteers or that otherwise unreasonably interferes with the RMHD program environments.
Services at RMHD programs are provided without preference based upon affiliation with any individual or group, including members of the RMHD board of directors, RMHD staff, RMHD volunteers, McDonald’s personnel, Ronald McDonald House Dallas representatives, or their friends or families.
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
The non-discrimination policy is based upon the RMHD core values and our commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and cultural safety.
RMHD celebrates diversity of thought, experience and culture.
RMHD strives to create an environment where every person feels valued, comfortable and supported.
Organization name
Ronald McDonald House of Dallas
other names
RMHD
Causes
Housing, Shelter & Homelessness
Operating Budget
$1,000,000 - $2,999,999
Counties Served
Wise, Tarrant, Somervell, Rockwall, Parker, Palo Pinto, Navarro, Montague, Kaufman, Johnson, Hunt, Hood, Grayson, Fannin, Erath, Ellis, Denton, Dallas, Cooke, Collin
Address
4707 Bengal Street