Adopt-a-Family

In 2018, the Ronald McDonald House in Birmingham provided 1,699 family stays for 897 families, many of whom traveled to Birmingham more than once to seek medical care for their child. In the same year, guest families came from 66 counties in Alabama, 15 other U.S. states and 1 other country. Your donation of $1,375 will support a family for 11 nights (the average length of stay).

Why your generous donation is so important

Family Contribution: $10 | Average length of stay: 11 nights

What you provide for families

The actual cost to provide our special brand of hospitality for families is approximately $125 per night. However, 50% of families can’t afford even the suggested $10 contribution due to the enormous financial strain they find themselves in during this stressful time.
And that $125 doesn’t even include the cost of meals and incidentals that RMHCA helps cover for families. Our services saves a family of four $360 a night. That adds up to more than $6 million in savings for families each year.

A comfortable place to sleep to help improve quality of life
Close proximity (1 block) to their hospitalized child
The possibility to keep the family unit together
Financial relief they desperately need
Ongoing support from staff, volunteers and other families
Shared common areas, where families receive support from each other
Home-cooked meals by the hundreds of volunteers on a daily basis
Laundry facilities and WiFi internet access
Fun activities and entertainment

For more information

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To learn more about how your organization could benefit from partnering with the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Alabama, contact Kathy Moore, Director of Major Gifts and Planning Giving at 205-638-7258 or kathy.moore@rmhca.org.