The Ronald McDonald House provides lodging for families whose child is in medical crisis. Oftentimes, families have to rush their child to the hospital miles away from home and only have the clothes on their back when they arrive at the Ronald McDonald House. Welcome boxes let the families know that someone cares. The boxes are the size of a shoe box and can contain toiletries (shampoo, toothpaste, conditioner, etc), toothbrushes, a notepad, pens/pencils, stationary, kleenex, gum, individually wrapped snacks (granola bars, cookies, etc), water, small book of word games, or other small items. Oftentimes, the groups or individuals will decorate the welcome boxes.

• A willingness to help families through a very difficult time.