Expansion
Because families are stronger together
Because families are stronger together
The Ronald McDonald House is founded on the simple belief that when a family is focused on their child’s health, nothing else should matter. They shouldn’t have to worry about where they can afford to stay, where their next meal will come from, or where they will sleep at night.
With the recent growth in pediatric healthcare specialties in our region, RMHC Dayton has seen a significant increase in demand for our services. In 2024, the Ronald McDonald House turned away 906 families due to a lack of availability.
To meet the growing need, RMHC Dayton has expanded with a new 38,000 sq. ft. Ronald McDonald House. Families are now calling the fully finished House their home-away-from-home, with 42 guest rooms, three finished floors, a partial basement, ample communal space, and inviting outdoor recreation and respite areas.
With all 42 guest rooms open and serving families, we’re able to provide more children and caregivers with safe, comfortable accommodations close to the care they need. The expanded House also allows us to offer holistic, wraparound services that ease emotional and financial stress, support caregiver well-being, and promote better health outcomes for pediatric patients.
Together, we’ve grown to keep more families close.
Get an inside look at our Expansion Project and sneak peek inside the new Dayton Ronald McDonald House as we talk with Chas Wiederhold from GBBN Architects! Chas shares what it means that the new House is being purpose-built and how the team looks at the House through the eyes of a child to ensure it meets the needs of our smallest guests and their families.
A lot of times, when we talk about the benefits of the new House, we use the term Right-Sized Rooms. But what does that really mean? Learn more as we talk to RMHC Dayton, Director of Philanthropy Beth Groff.
“RMHC Dayton supports families on their healthcare journey and empowers them to show up for their child, well-rested, well-nourished and able to thrive.” Learn more about how RMHC Dayton is an integral part of the continuum of pediatric care supporting the growing need for outpatient services in the Dayton area. We talked with Director of RMHC Dayton Programs, Cara Arnold, to learn about the need for our services and the impact we have on the families we serve.
“Imagine having to say to a family that I’m sorry we don’t have a room available tonight, we’re unable to help you on this healthcare journey.” We’re currently turning away more families than we’re serving. Learn more about our turnaway rate and how our new House will help us serve even more families in the near future as we talk with our Executive Director Rita Cyr.
Stay connected with the Keeping MORE Families Close Expansion Project. Watch live construction updates on the live feed.
