Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Of Southern California
Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Of Southern California
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Mission
To provide comfort, care and support to children and families in Southern California. Our vision is a community where children and their families embrace life and healing with a sense of hope, enthusiasm, courage and joy.
About
RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WAS FOUNDED IN 1977 WITH A MISSION TO PROVIDE COMFORT, CARE, AND SUPPORT TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. TODAY, THE CHAPTER OPERATES SIX HOUSES ACROSS THE REGION -- IN ORANGE COUNTY, LONG BEACH, INLAND EMPIRE, LOS ANGELES, BAKERSFIELD, AND PASADENA -- THAT COLLECTIVELY OFFER ACCOMMODATION AT LITTLE OR NO COST TO 157 FAMILIES EVERY NIGHT, 365 DAYS A YEAR. IN 2018, MORE THAN 5,500 FAMILIES STAYED IN OUR SIX RONALD MCDONALD HOUSES. WE PARTNERED WITH MORE THAN 26 REGIONAL HOSPITALS, HELPING FILL A CRITICAL HEALTHCARE GAP FOR FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WITH LIFE-THREATENING CONDITIONS. STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS STRIVE TO OFFER EVERY COMFORT OF HOME TO FAMILIES STAYING AT THE HOUSE, INCLUDING: COMFORTABLE ROOMS THAT CAN ACCOMMODATE UP TO FOUR MEMBERS OF CHILD'S FAMILY; COMMUNAL KITCHENS WHERE FAMILIES CAN PREPARE "HOME-COOKED" MEALS DURING THEIR STAY; ACTIVITIES AND MEALS PLANNED BY VOLUNTEER GROUPS; FREE LAUNDRY FACILITIES; COMPUTER AND ENTERTAINMENT AREAS; AND A SPRAWLING BACKYARD WITH DINING AND PLAY AREAS. A HIGHLY TRAINED TEAM OF GUEST SERVICES ASSOCIATES CONFER DAILY WITH HOSPITAL STAFF AND SOCIAL WORKERS, GREET FAMILIES AS THEY CHECK-IN, AND TEND TO FAMILIES' DAILY NEEDS TO HELP MINIMIZE DISTRACTIONS FROM THEIR CHILD'S CARE. A TEAM OF FAMILY SUPPORT SPECIALISTS WORKS ON-SITE AT OUR LOS ANGELES AND PASADENA HOUSES TO OFFER EMOTIONAL SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES THROUGH PARENT SUPPORT GROUPS AND WORKSHOPS. IN ORANGE COUNTY, OUR TWO FAMILY ROOMS PROVIDE 24-HOUR ACCESS TO COMFORT STATIONS WITHIN THE HOSPITAL SETTING -- INCLUDING LIVING ROOMS WITH COMPUTERS AND TELEVISIONS, QUIET ROOMS, AND PLAY AREAS -- WHERE PARENTS AND SIBLINGS CAN REST AND CONNECT WITH OTHER FAMILIES.