RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OF CENTRAL GEORGIA
Programs
Ronald McDonald House Program
RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OF CENTRAL GEORGIA OWNS AND OPERATES THE RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE LOCATED IN MACON, GEORGIA. THE 32 BEDROOM FACILITY PROVIDES TEMPORARY LODGING TO FAMILIES OF SERIOUSLY ILL, CRITICALLY INJURED OR MEDICALLY FRAGILE CHILDREN WHO MUST LEAVE THEIR OWN COMMUNITY TO SEEK MEDICAL CARE FOR THEIR CHILD. THE HOUSE SERVES CHILDREN RECEIVING TREATMENT AT ATRIUM HEALTH'S BEVERLY KNIGHT OLSON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, PIEDMONT HOSPITAL, AND ANY OTHER SPECIALTY PEDIATRIC CLINICS. FAMILIES MUST BE REFERRED FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT BY A PHYSICIAN AND BE UNDERGOING INPATIENT OR OUTPATIENT CARE AT A CRITICAL CARE FACILITY. WE ASK A DONATION OF 20 PER NIGHT PER FAMILY, WHICH ONLY PARTLY DEFRAYS OPERATING COSTS. THE AVERAGE LENGTH OF STAY IN 2022 WAS 14 NIGHTS. FUNDS ARE ALSO COLLECTED THROUGH THE EMAILED NEWSLETTERS,DIRECT MAIL APPEALS, SPECIAL EVENTS, SOLICITED AND UNSOLICITED GIFTS, AND FOUNDATION GRANTS. 82,046 IN IN-KIND DONATIONS OF GOODS AND SERVICES WERE RECEIVED IN 2022. MAJOR IN- KIND DONATIONS INCLUDE MEALS FOR FAMILIES AND GUESTS, FURNITURE FOR RESIDENTS, SOFT DRINKS, GIFT CERTIFICATES FOR GUESTS,CLEANING SUPPLIES,CABLE AND INTERNET SERVICES, HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD AT A GROCERY STORE,AND OTHER SUPPLIES. A CORE GROUP OF VOLUNTEERS HELPS SUPPORT THE STAFF AND GUESTS OF THE RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE BY PROVIDING OFFICE ASSISTANCE, LIGHT HOUSEKEEPING, MEAL PREPARATION FOR FAMILIES, GARDENING AND MAINTENANCE, EVENT PLANNING AND ASSISTANCE. WE HAD A TOTAL OF APPROXIMATELY 2,500 RECORDED VOLUNTEER HOURS BY OUR GENEROUS VOLUNTEERS. DUE TO THE INCREASING NEED FOR OUR SERVICES, THE NUMBER OF FAMILIES WE SERVE RISING, AS WELL AS THE AVERAGE LENGTH OF STAY REACHNG RECORD NUMBERS, WE HAVE EXPANDED OUR PROGRAM AND SERVICES. THIS EXPANSION WAS COMPLETED IN 2020 AND INCLUDES THE CONSTRUCTION OF ANOTHER FACILITY ON ADJOINING PROPERTY WHICH MORE THAN DOUBLED OUR CAPACITY TO SERVE FAMILIES IN NEED.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2022 – Dec 31, 2022Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$913.3K
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