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How to Help from Home
Here at RMHC-SWVA, we value our volunteers as an integral part of our family and rely on donations from our community to maintain our Mission. While COVID-19 restrictions currently prevent us from inviting visitors and volunteers into our House, there are still many great ways you can help from home!! Check out these other great
Read PostKeys of Hope
Through this new program, any participating real estate team or car dealership donates a portion of each home or car sale to RMHC-SWVA. 100% of these proceeds will stay local to help keep families close to their children as they receive medical treatment in the area. As these customers get settled into their new home
Read PostOur Extended RMHC Family
When guests stay with us, they forever become a part of our extended RMHC family. Throughout their stay, we join in their celebration of milestones as they navigate the journey of having a child in the hospital and we rejoice with them when they are finally able to return home. One of our greatest joys
Read PostThanks for Rockin’ with Us!
We want to send a huge thank you to each and every person who rocked their tee with us on Rock-A-Tee day!! Year after year, we are overwhelmed by the support we received from our community through this event, and this year was no different. Despite the social distancing restrictions placed upon us, you all
Read PostEnlisting Hope from Former NICU families
The Ronald McDonald House of Southwest Virginia is a home-away-from-home for families of children who are critically-ill or injured and are receiving medical treatment in the Roanoke area. The mission of the House is not only to provide a place to stay and a warm meal to eat, but also to cultivate a sense of
Read PostThe Most Precious Gift
One of the things we treasure most here at the Ronald McDonald House of Southwest Virginia is hearing from former guests and receiving photos like these. This is the Pritt family- you may remember them from when we featured their family in a post last year. The Pritts stayed with us for about a month
Read PostVolunteer Appreciation Week
Whether processing donations of tab tops, cooking dinner for our guests, raking leaves in our yard, or helping ensure special events run smoothly- our volunteers truly are the heartbeat that keeps our mission going. Each volunteer brings unique talents and passions with them to every shift in a sort of labor of love. We know
Read PostFree Printable Activities for Kids
These days, many families are going through challenging times. Our lives have all been disrupted, and we know some children are struggling to adjust to missing school and their friends. In times like these, family connections are more important than ever. That’s why we’re inviting you to brighten a child’s day when you download and
Read PostCOVID-19 Brings Changes to Meals and Family Room Programs
Due to the recent restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have had to cancel both our Meals from the Heart and Family Room programs. Unfortunately for our guests, this means that they will no longer receive a hot, prepared dinner at the House, nor will they be able to stop by the Family Room at the
Read PostCelebrating 50 Years of the Shamrock Shake
This year marks the 50th Anniversary of the McDonald’s Shamrock Shake! Did you know that in 1974, sales from the shake helped to build the very first Ronald McDonald House in Philadelphia?! The mission began when the daughter of a Philadelphia Eagles player was being treated for Leukemia. Together with with a local McDonald’s Owner
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