12 Mar Capital Campaign to Build New Ronald McDonald House

On Wednesday, March 5th, we publicly announced our $40 million Capital Campaign to support a new, world-class Ronald McDonald House that will exponentially increase our impact on families in the Greater Richmond area.

RMHC Richmond began serving families in medical crisis in 1980 with the opening of our Ronald McDonald House on Monument Avenue, a 9-room House that marked the 16th Ronald McDonald House ever to be opened. Today, there are 382 Ronald McDonald Houses across the globe.

Since the historic opening of our chapter’s first House, Richmond has grown into a nationally acclaimed pediatric specialty hub. While we have spent the last 45 years expanding our programs and finding new ways to meet families where they need us most, we currently only have 15 Sleep Rooms to accommodate what is estimated to be a 55-62 Sleep Room need in 2025.

A Look Forward

With our 50-room Ronald McDonald House, located in historic Jackson Ward, we will serve families in new and innovative ways.

We took great care in designing the House to accommodate families with complex medical needs, including four immuno-compromised suites to serve oncology and transplant patient families and wet rooms on each floor for disabled patients and caregivers to bathe safely.

The new House additionally includes amenities and specially-designed spaces that make it not just a building, but a welcoming haven for families navigating serious medical situations.

Its two kitchens, ample green space, reading rooms, robust children’s play area and more will help families rest and recharge outside of the hospital environment.

With the ability to serve nearly 3,000 families a year with an average stay of 8 days, this new facility will allow all families, including underserved populations, to access the best pediatric care possible. At the new House, we estimate providing $3,500,000 in value through Sleep Rooms, meals, transportation, laundry and more annually to families in need.

Learn more about our plans for Richmond’s new Ronald McDonald House.

In the News

At our Press Conference on Wednesday, March 5th, we were grateful to be joined by key stakeholders and supporters as we officially announced this transformative project. Check out the attention our “Together, Hope is Closer” Capital Campaign received from news outlets across Richmond!

Richmond BizSense
Richmond Times Dispatch
Channel 8 – WRIC
Channel 12 – 12 On Your Side