PROGRAMS RUN BY RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OF NASHVILLE, THE 36-BEDROOM RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE AND THE RONALD MCDONALD FAMILY ROOM ON THE 5TH FLOOR OF MONROE CARELL, JR. CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL AT VANDERBILT OFFER A PLACE FOR PARENTS AND FAMILY MEMBERS TO RELAX, REFRESH, AND EXPERIENCE THE COMFORTS OF HOME WHILE STAYING CLOSE TO THEIR SICK CHILD. IN 2024, THE HOUSE SERVED 430 FAMILIES. THESE FAMILIES CAME FROM 95 COUNTIES IN TENNESSEE AND 66 COUNTIES IN KENTUCKY, AS WELL AS 41 OTHER STATES, 2 U.S. TERRITORIES AND 14 FOREIGN COUNTRIES. THE NASHVILLE HOUSE REQUESTS THAT FAMILIES PAY $15 PER NIGHT. HOWEVER, THE PRIMARY GOAL IS TO KEEP THESE FAMILIES TOGETHER AND NEVER REFUSE SERVICE BECAUSE A FAMILY IS UNABLE TO PAY. IN 2024, 91% OF GUEST FAMILIES COULD NOT AFFORD TO PAY ANYTHING TO STAY IN OUR HOUSE. THE AVERAGE MONTHLY OCCUPANCY IN 2024 WAS 76% AND THE AVERAGE LENGTH OF STAY WAS 19 NIGHTS. OUR AMAZING VOLUNTEERS, MEAL GROUPS AND SUPPORTERS PROVIDED 309 MEALS FOR FAMILIES IN 2024. SINCE OPENING, THE RONALD MCDONALD FAMILY ROOM HAS SERVED MORE THAN 444,337 INDIVIDUALS WITH AN AVERAGE OF 580 VISITORS PER MONTH.