Ronald McDonald House Charities

Ronald McDonald House Charities is a nonprofit organization that provides temporary housing and support services for families whose children are receiving medical care. Headquartered in the United States, the charity’s core mission is to keep families close to their hospitalized children during treatment. It offers lodging, meals, and various family‑centered programs at no cost to the families it serves. The organization’s services are designed to reduce the emotional and financial burden associated with prolonged pediatric hospital stays. By providing a home‑like environment, RMHC aims to improve outcomes for both children and their families.

Ronald McDonald House Charities operates through a network of independently governed local chapters that raise funds and manage individual houses. These chapters are present in various locations, allowing the charity to serve families in diverse geographic regions. The charity’s distinguishing attributes include its focus on pediatric family support, its reliance on volunteerism and donations, and its longstanding partnership with the McDonald’s corporation. In December 2020, RMHC disclosed a data breach involving the third‑party provider Blackbaud, which exposed personal information of nearly 18,000 guests. Following the breach, the organization ceased using Blackbaud, notified affected individuals, offered credit monitoring, and reviewed its third‑party data storage practices.