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- EIN 62-1220396
- (901) 312-7480
- 535 Alabama Ave Memphis TN 38105-3603 USA
- www.rmhc-memphis.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Cancer
Mission: The mission of ronald mcdonald house of memphis is to provide temporary housing at no charge to 53 out-patients of st. Jude children's research hospital and their families nightly. The organization, at no charge to their guests, provides supportive services and "keeps families close" while children are receiving treatment for cancer and other catastrophic childhood illnesses at st. Jude.
Programs: Ronald mcdonald house charities of memphis operates a ronald mcdonald house program which provides a home for more than 804 families annually, each of which, has a child diagnosed with pediatric cancer or some other catastrophic pediatric illness. Ronald mcdonald house provides 53 bedrooms for up to 4 family members per room; fully stocked kitchens for families to cook in; living rooms with tvs, sofas, chairs, books and games; laundry facilities; a meditation room; indoor game rooms with gaming equipment, tvs and pool tables; outdoor playgrounds with barbecue grills, swings, slides, walking tracks, tricycles and bikes. The ronald mcdonald house also provides programs that enhance the quality of life for the children and their families including arts and craft programs; a summer camp; and programs that allow community volunteers to provide cooked meals and entertainment for the families.