Ronald McDonald House of Dallas

Cause Area

  • Children & Youth
  • Community
  • Health & Medicine

Location

4707 Bengal StreetDallas, TX 75235 United States

Organization Information

Mission Statement

The Ronald McDonald House of Dallas, Inc. serves as a "home-away-from-home" for families of seriously ill children who are hospitalized or receiving treatment in Dallas area hospitals. The House maintains a caring homelike atmosphere and provides a place where families receive strength and stability from others who share similar concerns.

Description

With approximately 78,000 square feet, the House offers 89 private bedrooms and six transplant apartments. Additionally, the House contains multiple playrooms for kids of all ages and interests, a library, media room, craft room, chapel, meditation garden, and outdoor play areas. Two large communal kitchens and dining room provide opportunities for the families to share the evening meal, which is provided 3 times a day by community volunteers, or to prepare their own food if they choose. There is also a Day Respite Room which offers families of hospitalized children a place to rest and regroup away from the stress of the hospital but do not need an overnight stay.

Hundreds of volunteers support RMHD’s annual operations and fundraising activities by serving families at the House, preparing meals, and hosting organized activities.

Since opening its doors, the Dallas House has served more than 40,000 families. The average cost per night to house a family is approximately $100 - a cost largely covered by individual and corporate donors, community organizations, and special events.

Reviews

Would you recommend Ronald McDonald House of Dallas?
6 reviews Write a review
by Iridian G. (August 31, 2016)
I would recommend this organization to my friends as a apportunity to change the world around us because now today not many of people care about there community, and Ronald McDonald house help the community to become a better place for everyone. This would be a nice experience to learn something new, and help other by making a change for the cummunity and them self.
by Melva H. from Cedar Hill, TX (April 9, 2016)
Fun atmosphere! Great opportunity to meet people while volunteering. I appreciated small break and free snacks along with keepsake T-shirts.
by Robert B. (July 18, 2015)
The staff are friendly and helpful. The volunteers are treated well. Being able to help people that are going through one of the toughest times in their lives gives a sense of contributing.
by jane t. from TX (May 1, 2014)
This is a great organization to help out. The kitchen is really spacious and staff is super friendly. My group had a great time and the overall experience was rewarding.
by Monshinique B. (September 15, 2013)
Everyone there is so nice and you leave with such a rewarding feeling.
by Ken S. from Grand Prairie, TX (July 20, 2009)
The staff was friendly and helpful. Helping families with children undergoing treatment is a good cause. The facility is spacious and clean. It was a very good experience to serve at the Ronald McDonald House. I have recommended it to some friends. You should do it, too.

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