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- EIN 20-4671570
- (704) 288-5317
- 1613 E Morehead St Charlotte NC 28207-1607 USA
- www.rmhofcharlotte.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Human Services, Travelers Aid
Mission: The ronald mcdonald house of charlotte extends a gracious welcome and a much-needed respite to families traveling to charlotte, nc for short-term and extended hospital stays. The ronald mcdonald house of charlotte is a haven for hospitalized children - providing comforts of home and the support of other families facing similar situations. It strives to keep families close to their seriously ill children,providing the warmth and comfort of home, along with emotional supportand education to promote the well-being of the entire family. Thefacility primarily serves children being treated at carolinas medical center and at novant health. The facility has 28 private suites and bedrooms, along with a community family kitchen, great room, library, playground and sitting porches
Programs: The presence of family is an essential part of the healing process for children battling illness or recovering from injury. When families are required to travel away from home to seek the best treatment possible for their child, they often face challenges with finding affordable accommodations. Many have to make the difficult choice between sleeping in waiting rooms or cars, paying costly hotel fees or commuting hours back and forth to the hospital daily. The physical, emotional and financial toll of these limited options add to the pressures families experience when having a sick child and make it challenging for them to receive the rest and support necessary to be strong and supportive for their child. Ronald mcdonald house offers an alternative solution that allows families to stay in the city and avoid the emotional and financial stress of being away from home. The mission of the ronald mcdonald house of charlotte is to provide a safe, affordable and caring "home-away-from-home" for the families of children receiving treatment in charlotte-area medical facilities. The house is conveniently located just minutes from both hemby and levine children's hospitals which increases a family's ability to spend more time with their child, interact with their clinical care team and participate in critical medical decisions. In 2017, ronald mcdonald house of charlotte served 568 families a total of 8,520 room nights.