IN 2023, RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OF CENTRAL AND NORTHERN ARIZONA PROVIDED 20,400 NIGHTS OF REST FOR FAMILIES TRAVELING TO PHOENIX AND MESA FOR MEDICAL CARE FOR THEIR CHILDREN. WE SERVED 1,208 FAMILIES. EACH NIGHT WE PROVIDE TEMPORARY HOUSING FOR 72 FAMILIES AT ONE OF OUR THREE HOUSES WE OPERATE IN THE VALLEY. WE PROVIDE A WELCOMING "HOME-AWAY-FROM-HOME" FOR FAMILIES WHICH INCLUDE PRIVATE GUEST ROOMS AND PRIVATE BATHROOMS. WE PROVIDE NIGHTLY MEALS, LAUNDRY FACILITIES, AND OUTDOOR SPACES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. THE COST TO HOUSE A FAMILY FOR ONE NIGHT IS $107 AND THERE IS NEVER A CHARGE FOR FAMILIES TO STAY WITH US. WE ARE COMMUNITY FUNDED AND ARE FISCALLY RESPONSIBLE WITH OUR DONORS DOLLARS. WE HAVE A SMALL STAFF AND UTILIZE COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS.