RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES DAYTON

OPERATED RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE DAYTON (RMH), WHICH PROVIDES TEMPORARY HOUSING FOR FAMILIES WITH HOSPITALIZED CHILDREN FROM THE GREATER MIAMI VALLEY REGION. DURING 2024, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED 4,061 NIGHTS OF SERVICE TO 177 FAMILIES FROM 28 OHIO COUNTIES, 17 STATES AND 22 COUNTRIES (COLUMBIA, EGYPT, GUATEMALA, HONDURAS, JAMAICA, MEXICO, NIGERIA, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, USA, ST. THOMAS, GAZA, PANAMA, LAGOS, SRI LANKA, OMAN, ECUADOR, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, FIJI, TANZANIA, NEPAL, PHILIPPINES, ST. LUCIA).DONATED VOLUNTEER SERVICES VALUED AT $277,589 IN 2024 ALSO ENABLED RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES DAYTON TO PROVIDE A PLACE FOR FAMILIES TO STAY WHILE THEIR CHILDREN ARE HOSPITALIZED.THE RONALD MCDONALD FAMILY ROOM (RMFR) LOCATED INSIDE DAYTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL PROVIDES COMPLIMENTARY SNACKS, BEVERAGES, LITE MEALS, A RESPITE/RELAXATION AREA, LAUNDRY FACILITIES, SHOWER FACILITIES, A CHARGING STATION, AND COMPUTER ACCESS WITH PRINTER AND FAX TO FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN INPATIENT AT DAYTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL AND ONLY STEPS AWAY FROM THE BEDSIDE. IN 2024 THE RMFR INSIDE OF DAYTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL SERVED 1,323 FAMILIES AND 8,891 INDIVIDUALS FROM 19 STATES AND 28 OHIO COUNTIES.IN 2024, THE RMFR INSIDE MIAMI VALLEY HOSPITAL SERVED 9,141 FAMILIES AND 13,445 INDIVIDUALS FROM 4 STATES AND 15 OHIO COUNTIES. THIS RMFR SERVES ANTEPARTUM MOTHERS AND FAMILIES OF BABIES IN THE NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT. THIS SPACE PROVIDES THE AMENITIES OF COMPLIMENTARY SNACKS, BEVERAGES, LITE MEALS, A RESPITE/RELAXATION AREA, LAUNDRY AND ACCESS TO AN I-PAD AND INTERNET.