Program areas at RMHC
Support of RMHC Local Chapters worldwide: Ronald McDonald House Charities is a system of independent, separately registered public benefit organizations, referred to as "Chapters" by RMHC. Collectively, Ronald McDonald House Charities, Inc. (RMHC) and the network of local Chapters ascribe to five core values: we are focused on the critical needs of children, we lead with compassion, we celebrate the diversity of our people and our programs, we value our heritage and we operate with accountability and transparency. RMHC ensures delivery of the mission across the globe. As a center of excellence, RMHC builds and sustains a robust infrastructure of support to the network of Chapters, including operations, licensing and compliance, finance, risk management, communications, marketing and development. (See Sch O) Following are the activities conducted by RMHC to support the Chapters:(1)Ronald McDonald House: RMHC provided grants totaling $3,835,000 for new and expanding Ronald McDonald House programs. The Ronald McDonald House provides comfort, support and resources for families with sick children. (2)Ronald McDonald Family Room: RMHC provided grants totaling $1,702,500 for new Ronald McDonald Family Room programs, which offer a home-like environment within the walls of the hospital. Ronald McDonald Family Rooms provide families of hospitalized children with a place to refresh and relax while remaining near their child's bedside.(3)Ronald McDonald Care Mobile: RMHC developed and continues to support mobile pediatric health care services to children in underserved areas of the world by funding the capital build for all new Ronald McDonald Care Mobiles with support totaling $169,308. In addition to primary and specialty medical care, health education, and oral health services, the program links children to other community and social service resources.(4)RMHC Local Chapter Support and Grants totaling $46,134,309. RMHC provides expertise in all aspects of the three core program operations, other program development, and nonprofit management for its Chapters worldwide. Support also includes general program support grants. RMHC is committed to strengthening the global system of Chapters, by providing such grants and programmatic support to help each Chapter achieve a high level of excellence in management and operations, and to help them effectively and efficiently fulfill their mission. Activities include, among others: resource development; sharing best practices to improve all aspects of RMHC; strategic planning; technology upgrades; ongoing training and education of board, staff, and volunteers to encourage excellence in delivering programs, fundraising and administrative practices; investment in environmental sustainability activities such as energy audits, water and waste efficiency projects at Ronald McDonald House programs; facilitation of networking opportunities; and developing local fundraising capabilities to grow resources and meet new and expanding program needs.