Did you know...McDonald’s restaurants donate a portion of proceeds from every Happy Meal® and Mighty Kids Meal® sold in the U.S. to RMHC – benefitting thousands of sick children and their families who rely on our programs.

"Sasha" Sept 1, 2011 thru Feb 28, 2012 Ronald McDonald House Charities was selected as Scentsy's Charitable Cause partner for the Fall 2011/Winter 2012 line.  Scentsy is a national organization that primarily sells flameless warmers that release fragrances.  Proceeds from the sale of the first Charitable Cause Scentsy Buddy Sasha will help support the mission of Ronald McDonald House Charities to improve the health and well being of children all over the world.  Lead Consultant Christy DeGonia is donating her commission from the sale of Sasha to Ronald McDonald House of the Four States.  This adorable Scentsy Buddy is now available for purchase at Ronald McDonald House for a limited time.  Sasha is $30 plus tax, and includes one Scent Pak (Satin Sheets, Newborn Nursery or Camu Camu). Events for January/February 2012 January 26, 2012 Chuck E. Cheese is generously donating 15% of sales to Ronald McDonald House of the Four States on Thursday, January 26, 2012, from 3 p.m. to close. Stop by for a great meal and support our House. Click here for flyer. First Tuesday Lunch February 7, 2012 The First Presbyterian Church is holding it's annual First Tuesday Luncheon to benefit Ronald McDonald House on Tuesday, February 7 from 11:30 - 1:00 p.m. at 509 S. Pearl in Joplin.  Lunch is a choice of spaghetti, lasagna, chili, or frito pie, and includes salad, dessert and drink for $6.00.  Please call the Church at 417-624-2433 and reserve your meal for dine-in or carryout by Friday, February 3! WE'VE GOT PICTURES!! If you missed any of our fundraisers or events  this year, or in previous years, visit our Site Map page for a list of  pictures. Click here to see the many ways you can help the Ronald McDonald House Charities!

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Welcome to Our House!      Ronald McDonald House is the cornerstone program of Ronald McDonald Charities of the Four States.  It is a "home-away-from-home" for the families of seriously ill children (0 - 18 years) and ill expectant mothers being treated at nearby Freeman Hospitals and St. John's Mercy Hospital. Ronald McDonald House of the Four States opened July 27, 1998. Our 10,054 square foot main level includes: * Ten large bedrooms, each with its own private bath * Two large family rooms, one with a self-contained children's play area * Kitchen and laundry facilities * Two conference rooms * A chapel * An outdoor play area * A patio and garden Our 3,946 square foot lower level insludes a recreation area, and four additional bedroom suites for expansion. Since registering our first guest on August 20, 1998, our House has served over two thousand families from thirty-four different states and two foreign countries. Our House has served families from over two hundred and thirty-eight communities in our Four State area of Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. One hundred and four active volunteers help with all aspects of the House, including support and services to families, and night managerial duties.  Ronald McDonald House of the Four States is part of the only worldwide service of 313 Ronald McDonald Houses in 32 countries and regions.     Search the web with GoodSearch.com and each time you do a search, GoodSearch will donate about a penny to our cause! Shop online at GoodShop.com and a percentage of each purchase will be donated to our cause! More than 600 top stores are participating including Amazon, Target, Staples, Best Buy and more! Donate Now! Three ways to help RMH of the Four States on line!  Click the icon, and Buy an item shown, with a percentage of proceeds going to Ronald McDonald House of the Four States; Sell an item and donate a percentage of your proceeds to RMH; or simply Donate any amount through ebay Giving Works (a $3.75 fee is deducted for processing, or you can choose to donate + $3.75 so that RMH receives the full donation).

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