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Ten
large bedrooms, each with its own private
bath |
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Two
large family rooms, one with a
self-contained children's play area |
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Kitchen
and laundry facilities |
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Two
conference rooms |
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A
Chapel |
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An
outdoor play area |
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A
patio and garden area
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have access to: |
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Transportation
to and from the hospital, and necessary errands |
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Meals,
which are often provided by local
restaurants, churches, and volunteers |
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Cellular
Phones, Pagers, and Long Distance
Calling Cards so families can keep in touch |
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Computers
and Internet Service |
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| Our
3,946 square foot lower level includes a recreation
area, and four additional bedroom suites for expansion. |
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McDonald House is more than a place to stay. It's more than a
building. It is a temporary affordable home where families
and
their children receive support from other families and volunteers
during a time of stress within a family. |
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| HOW
MUCH DOES IT COST TO STAY
THERE? |
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Families
staying at the Ronald McDonald House are asked to contribute
$10 per night. If
that is not
possible, their stay is free.
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IS THE HOUSE STAFFED? |
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One
full time house manager and 108 active volunteers operate this 24 hours
a day, 365 days a year program. The House manager oversees
the
day-to-day operation. Volunteers help with all aspects of the
House
including housekeeping, support and services to families, night manager
duties, meal preparation and fundraising.
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IS THE HOUSE
FUNDED? |
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All
monies needed to operate the program are derived through individual
and/or corporate donations. Ronald McDonald House is a tax
exempt,
nonprofit organization established as a 501c3. Donations are
tax
deductible.
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| HOW
MUCH DOES IT COST TO OPERATE
THE HOUSE? |
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Monthly operating costs
average between $22,000 - $25,000 per month.
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| WHY
IS THE HOUSE CALLED THE
'RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE?' |
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Founders of the first RMH
in Philadelphia selected the name "Ronald McDonald House" because this
beloved clown is a symbol of happiness to children around the world.
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| WHAT
IS THE ROLE OF THE
MCDONALD'S CORPORATION IN RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE? |
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A common misconception is
that a Ronald McDonald House is owned or in some way funded by the
McDonald Corporation. Each Ronald McDonald House is locally
owned
and operated - ours by Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Four
States, a non-profit corporation which has obtained its tax exemption
under Section 501c3 of the Internal Revenue Code. It is the
proven philosophy of the Ronald McDonald House nationwide that the
local community commitment that will ensure the continued success of
any house is built upon the local community raising the necessary funds
to build and operate the House. It is the commitment of each
local community to their House which has allowed the Ronald McDonald
Houses nationwide to build and establish a track record of never having
any House fail for lack of funding or community support after it has
opened. McDonald's and those affiliated with McDonald's play
an
important role in the House. The local owner/operators of
McDonald's restaurants pledge their support for a fundraising base and
assist with various fundraisers throughout the year. Through
our
affiliation we also receive numerous in-kind donations.
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| WHAT
IS THE HISTORY OF RONALD
MCDONALD HOUSES? |
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Ronald McDonald House of
the Four States is part of the only worldwide service of its kind.
The first Ronald McDonald House opened in Philadelphia in 1974.
Fred and Fran Hill's daughter Kim was undergoing treatment
for
leukemia. During Kim's three years of treatment, the Hills
grew
tired of sleeping in the hospital waiting room and eating meals out of
vending machines. Fred, who was a player for the Philadelphia
Eagles at the time, rallied the support of his teammates and General
Manager Jim Murray; Dr. Audrey Evans from the Children's Hospital of
Philadelphia; and local McDonald's franchisees to create Ronald
McDonald House.
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