Our Impact

Every program you support helps strengthen families with children who are sick, giving them more tools to cope.

RMHC programs and services help alleviate some financial burdens for families along their child’s healthcare journey. Last year alone, we helped families save $736 million in lodging and meal expenses.

Our global reach supports communities throughout the world.

62
Countries and regions

1000+
programs worldwide

Millions
of families supported globally each year

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Hundreds of childrens hospitals around the world are home to at least one core RMHC program.

Our global impact is also a result of our compassionate, diverse and dedicated local Chapter personnel around the world.

RMHC provides ongoing education and well-being support to Chapters around the world to help ensure they have the tools, resources, and support needed to fulfill the RMHC mission.

To learn more about some of our local Chapter staff members, click below.

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Growing globally to serve more families, better

In 2023, our core programs expanded to fulfill the unmet needs of families around the world. Systemwide, 9 new Ronald McDonald House programs opened; 5 House programs increased sleeping rooms and 9 new Ronald McDonald Family Room programs opened.

Growing globally to serve more families, better

281,200+ volunteers dedicated their time and talent around the world, last year, allowing Chapters to direct more donation dollars to other areas of programming that support families and children.

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Our global offerings support local needs

Some RMHC programs are locally tailored to make a measurable difference in the lives of families and children. A sample of these additional programs include:

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Children treated in Australia

For thousands of children in Australia who are treated for serious illnesses, the impact of hospitalization, medications, and lengthy convalescence means that many fall behind in their studies. This program helps children catch up on their learning, helping them reach their full potential.

Children treated in Australia

Learning centers in the Philippines

Accredited social workers and community volunteers facilitate lessons and group activities for the children to learn basic skills through fun and engaging activities. Learning centers are built in areas where they are most needed through a partnership with the Department of Social Welfare and Development and local government units. To date there are 32 active learning centers throughout the Philippines.

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Ronald McDonald Learning Centre, RMHC Malta

Hosts a range of services and programs for children and teens with learning or social challenges and their families. The Learning Centre features:
• A safe and therapeutic learning environment for children
• Training rooms
• Activity areas
• Fully-equipped learning kitchen
• Consultation room

Ronald McDonald Learning Centre, RMHC Malta

Family cabins in Norway

In collaboration with the Stine Sofie Foundation, Norway is home to an innovative coping center for children who have experienced violence and abuse. Children and safe family members or safe caregivers stay together in five residential Ronald McDonald Family Cabins while receiving education to strengthen relationships and develop skills that contribute to more resilience in everyday life. Since 2016, the Ronald McDonald Family Cabins have accommodated over 700 of children + families houses in Norway.