Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Of Maryland Inc

Programs: Ronald mcdonald house charities of baltimore, inc. Owns and operates the ronald mcdonald house. The baltimore ronald mcdonald house is located in the city of baltimore. The five hospitals primarily served by the ronald mcdonald house are university of maryland medical system, johns hopkins hospital, sinai hospital, mt. Washington pediatric hospital and kennedy krieger institute. There are no specific geographic parameters regarding service, as the house serves families from every part of the state of maryland as well as all corners of the world. To be eligible to stay at the house, a family must have a child age 21 or younger receiving treatment at any one of the area hospitals. The families must be referred by a social worker from the hospital to stay at the house. Families are asked to donate a de minimus amount for the room and the parking garage. The requested donation is $15 per night, which only partly defrays operating costs. However, the social workers determine each family's ability to donate and the room and parking donations can be reduced or waived in their entirety, without affecting eligibility. The house has 37 rooms, primarily with a double and single bed in each room. There are 2 rooms with single beds only and 2 suites containing a living room and kitchen. The occupancy rate averaged 90% during 2016. More than 7,000 volunteers assisted during the year by providing meals for the families, clerical support, gardening, and hosting special events for the families. Additionally, donations of items such as paper products and house supplies are received during the year which provides a small reduction in expenses. Funds are solicited through an annual newsletter. Additionally, an annual 5k race is held in the spring, and an annual golf tournament is conducted in late summer or early fall of each year and helps to raise money for the ronald mcdonald house.