Adopt A Room

Last year, 1,600+ families stayed at a Ronald McDonald House in Philadelphia for more than 48,000 nights. Nearly half of those families were our neighbors, traveling from across Pennsylvania and New Jersey. We provide more than just a place to stay, each family has a private comfortable room, three delicious meals a day, complimentary transportation to the hospital, and the support of our social work and family services team.

You/your company will be listed on a high traffic area. Families, volunteers, sponsors, and other visitors will be able to see the names of the companies, organizations, and individuals who have adopted a room throughout the entire year. All sponsors will also receive recognition in our Annual Report and listing on the website.

**If you have any questions about Adopt A Room, please reach out to Jordan Hanchulak at jordan@ronaldmcdonaldhousephilly.org.**

Ronald McDonald House Philadelphia's Chestnut Street House serves about 300 individuals who are staying with us while their children receive life-saving care.

**For more information or to sign up, contact the Volunteer Services Office at 215.387.8406 x1150 or email lori-anne@ronaldmcdonaldhousephillyorg.**

Core Programs

Our two Ronald McDonald House programs provide temporary lodging, transportation, meals, and social services to families who travel to Philadelphia for pediatric care. Our three Ronald McDonald Family Room programs extend the support of our Houses into the hospital setting and offer a quiet respite space for families at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children. Ronald McDonald Camp is a week-long overnight camp for children with cancer and their siblings held in the Pocono Mountains every August. The Ronald McDonald Care Mobile , operated in partnership with St. Christopher's Foundation for Children, provides comprehensive and continuous oral healthcare to children in North Philadelphia.

**If you have any questions about Support a Family, please reach out to Jordan Hanchulak at jordan@ronaldmcdonaldhousephilly.org.**

Support a Family

We ask our guest families for a donation for each night of their stay with us to cover the cost of the comfortable room, healthy home cooked meals, and shuttle services to and from the hospital. While it costs RMHC Philly $165 a night per family to provide the many supports families receive, guests are only asked to consider a contribution of $25 a night. We never turn a guest family away due to financial hardship and waive the fee for those who are unable to pay. Please consider supporting one of our guest families for a week.

Meet Kyle & Kaleb Zabinsky:

In the summer of 2015, the Zabinsky family stayed at the house for nearly 4 months, far away from their home in Virginia. The family temporarily relocated to Philly after Kaleb's CPAM diagnosis in utero and an unexpected premature delivery at 29 weeks. The House quickly became a haven for not only their parents, but also their grandmothers who assisted weekly with their care, and even Kyle who graduated 40 days earlier from the NICU than Kaleb. The Zabinskys continue to stay at the House for annual checkups at CHOP.

"It's hard to put into words what RMHC Philly gave my family. During a very dark time, the House brought hope, comfort, rest, and nourishment. I will never forget the warm greetings after a long day in the hospital, all of the amazing amenities, and the most delicious meals. It allowed me to fully focus on the health of my sons and my entire family is incredibly grateful for the staff and volunteers that make this special place possible. Their service had a deep impact on my life. " --Jennie Zabinsky, Kyle & Kaleb's Mom

**If you have any questions about Support a Family, please reach out to Jordan Hanchulak at jordan@ronaldmcdonaldhousephilly.org.**