Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern Arizona
Center offering no-cost lodging & meals for families with children facing serious illness or injury.
About Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern Arizona
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern Arizona is a Tucson community resource supporting families whose children are facing serious illness or injury. Its programs are designed to help families remain close during medical care, with no-cost lodging and meals available through the Ronald McDonald House. The organization also provides places for families to rest inside hospitals and brings dental care to children in communities throughout Southern Arizona.
At the Ronald McDonald House, families can stay together when a child's treatment takes place far from home. The House offers a place to rest and recharge, home-cooked meals, and compassionate hospitality from staff and volunteers. It is located just minutes from the hospital where a child is receiving care, allowing family members to focus on supporting their child rather than worrying about lodging. Families can also connect with others who are going through similar experiences. There is no cost for families who stay, and room requests are reviewed according to the organization's rules and eligibility requirements.
RMHC of Southern Arizona extends its support beyond the House. Ronald McDonald Family Room programs give families with hospitalized children a nearby place to rest, have a snack, get a cup of coffee, or find an activity for their children, all within the hospital and steps from the child's bedside. The organization lists Family Room programs at Banner Children's, Diamond Children's Medical Center, and TMC for Children. A Sibling Center is also listed among its family programs. Together, these services recognize that serious illness affects the whole family, including siblings and caregivers who may spend long days at the hospital.
The Ronald McDonald Care Mobile programs address another need affecting children and families across the region. With support from RMHC friends, the program delivers hundreds of dental visits each year to children in communities around Southern Arizona. The organization's work is supported by volunteers, donors, event sponsors, and community members who contribute cash donations, in-kind donations, vehicle donations, legacy gifts, and other forms of assistance. Volunteer opportunities include ongoing roles at the Ronald McDonald House and Family Room programs, as well as one-time opportunities such as Chef for a Day, House to Home, and event volunteering. Community events listed by the organization include House Party, Ride for RMHC through El Tour de Tucson, and Walk for Kids.
The organization describes its staff, volunteers, supporters, and guest families as people who come first. Its guest family support team assists with room requests, family experiences and activities, and the House to Home program, which helps families as they transition home. Families seeking a stay can begin by submitting a room request and reviewing the House's rules and eligibility information. Supporters can find ways to donate, volunteer, host a fundraiser, sponsor RMHC, or contribute needed items through the organization's wish list and Take Home Pantry. Through these programs and partnerships, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern Arizona helps families remain close to their children while medical care is underway.