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McDonald House Charities® of Memphis (RMH) is a 501( c ) 3 charity, and
while it proudly serves St. Jude families, it is not a St. Jude facility.
The Ronald McDonald House of Memphis must raise its own funds through donations and special events to
support the $2 million plus per year operating budget. In addition to
operating expenses, the House took on an expansion debt in 1999 to
accommodate other families in need; we are still working to pay down this
debt. Another major misconception about the Ronald McDonald House is
that it is operated by the McDonald’s Corporation. While McDonald’s
Corporation along with our local Owner/Operators are very generous to the
House, we only receive about 9% of our total operating budget from these
entities. At
the Ronald McDonald House, families can sleep in a warm bed, take a shower
in their private bathroom and prepare and eat meals in a spacious, cheerful
kitchen. Families, also, have access to a fitness room, meditation room, one
of three laundry rooms, a park with playground, a basketball court, and a
pavilion. More importantly, families find the support and comfort of others
who share the experience of having a very sick child. All families
stay free of charge.
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2003, the Ronald McDonald House of Memphis. All rights reserved
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