Our 2023 Impact
We cannot say thank you enough to our philanthropic partners who allow us to meet our mission. Our generous supporters – including individuals, families, organizations, Board members, and our local McDonald’s owner/operators – provide essential funding so that RMHC SWFL can invest in our programs to impact the children and families we serve.
Take a look at our 2023 impact:
- 2,915 FAMILY NIGHT STAYS AT THE RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE®
- The Ronald McDonald House provides lodging, meals, and other supportive services for families with children receiving medical treatment. Families can stay at a Ronald McDonald house anywhere from one night to several months, depending on their family’s needs.
- 2,221 PATIENT FAMILY VISITS TO THE RONALD MCDONALD FAMILY ROOM®
- The Ronald McDonald Family Room at Golisano Children’s Hospital provides food, refreshments, laundry facilities, and a relaxation area for family members of hospitalized children.
- 7,000+ KIDS SERVED BY THE RONALD MCDONALD CARE MOBILE® PROGRAM
- The Ronald McDonald Care Mobile Program provides dental care through our partnership with two health care providers to underserved children. Of the 40 RMHC Care Mobile programs worldwide, we proudly have two to serve our community.
- 331 MEALS SERVED TO FAMILIES
- The family meal program provides support to families who are taking care of their sick children and often don’t have the time, funds, or energy to prepare a home-cooked meal. After a long day at the hospital, a hot meal is a blessing!
- 8,269 VOLUNTEER HOURS DONATED
- We are so grateful for the many volunteers who dedicate their time, talent, knowledge, and resources to help us serve families and children who need us the most.
By the Numbers
- 38 Days —Average length of stay at the Ronald McDonald House
- $130 —Cost per night for one family to stay at the House.
- $10 — The amount families are asked to contribute for each night they stay.
- 2,107 — Number of Share-A-Nights offered to families in need.
- We encourage guests to donate $10 per night, or whatever amount they can, to continue House operations. A donation is not required, and no eligible family is ever turned away or denied future stays at the House because they did not make a donation.
Download our 2023 Year In Review-Annual Report today to learn more about how we helped local families and children in 2023!