Families with ill children need a "home away from home" while their children are receiving treatment at area hospitals. Many families travel great distances for their child’s medical care and need a place to rest while they remain near their child. The Sacramento Ronald McDonald House is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to help these families by providing an atmosphere where families can rest, reflect and find mutual support.
What we offer:The Sacramento Ronald McDonald House is a 20-bedroom facility which provides a safe haven for families of children undergoing treatment at area hospitals. There are two buildings which each house eight families. Each family has their own private bedroom, bathroom, small individual refrigerator and food storage compartment. Four families share a kitchen and washer and dryer. Community areas include a living room, family room, dining room, and children’s play room in each building. One bedroom and the hallway bathroom in each building is handicap accessible. There are also two 2-bedroom apartments for larger families. Each apartment has 2 bedrooms, washer/dryer, full kitchen, handicap accessible bathroom, living room and dining room. The rooms are complete with linen and towels. Kitchens include all the necessary utensils, pots and pans and dishes. Families are responsible for their own food.
Who's eligible:
To be eligible to stay at the Sacramento Ronald McDonald House, families must have a child who is 18 years or younger who is being treated at one of the area hospitals – inpatient or outpatient. Also, families must live at least 30 miles away and have a permanent home address.
How guests are admitted:All admissions to the Sacramento Ronald McDonald House are initiated by a hospital health care individual (doctor, nurse, social worker) from any one of the five local hospitals – University of California Davis Medical Center, Shriners, Sutter, Kaiser or Mercy. Families, including siblings and extended family members, may stay at the Sacramento Ronald McDonald House while the child is being treated either as an inpatient or outpatient. Each family is assigned a room in an eight-plex with a maximum of four people per room or a duplex. Rooms are available with a priority to pediatric intensive care patient’s families, followed by inpatient and then outpatient families. Families may stay up to 30 days depending upon availability. Rooms are $20 per night.
House Committee:
The House Committee is comprised of volunteers with special expertise who come together once a month to help make sure the House runs smoothly. They assist in setting policies to that end. This dedicated group of volunteers works whole-heartedly to ensure the comfort of our families.
House Committee Members are:
Jody Allen – JA Designs
BJ Bartleson, R.N., M.S., C.N.A.A. – Shriners Hospital for Children
Mary Billingsley – American River Bank
Ginny Bisagno – member at large
Sherie Bishop – The Growing Company / CREW Sacramento
Efrain Corona – Critical Path Construction
Diana Denno – Starbucks
Dan Falco, MD – Sutter Health
Monica Fernandez – Sutter Health In-House Counsel System Legal Services Group
Carol L. Gurel, Esq. – Law Offices of Carol L. Gurel
Barbara Henry – Sutter Women's & Children's Services
Lloyd Hoffmeister – Napa Solano Harley Owner's Group (Member at Large)
Lt. John D. Johnson – UC Davis Police Department
Gaston Lachaise – Shriners Hospital for Children
Mike McDermott – Browning Reserve Group
Audrey Muth – Executive Director, Vagabond Inn, Rancho Cordova
Jack Piper – Grizzly Ranch Duck Club
Lois Polaschek – Ronald McDonald House, House Manager
Jim Reale - Construction Services & Investigations, Inc.
A.C. Saechao – Martin-Brower, Inc.
Nancy Schrader – Redarchs McDonald's
Jenny Wright – General Mills
BJ Bartleson, R.N., M.S., C.N.A.A. – Shriners Hospital for Children
Mary Billingsley – American River Bank
Ginny Bisagno – member at large
Sherie Bishop – The Growing Company / CREW Sacramento
Efrain Corona – Critical Path Construction
Diana Denno – Starbucks
Dan Falco, MD – Sutter Health
Monica Fernandez – Sutter Health In-House Counsel System Legal Services Group
Carol L. Gurel, Esq. – Law Offices of Carol L. Gurel
Barbara Henry – Sutter Women's & Children's Services
Lloyd Hoffmeister – Napa Solano Harley Owner's Group (Member at Large)
Lt. John D. Johnson – UC Davis Police Department
Gaston Lachaise – Shriners Hospital for Children
Mike McDermott – Browning Reserve Group
Audrey Muth – Executive Director, Vagabond Inn, Rancho Cordova
Jack Piper – Grizzly Ranch Duck Club
Lois Polaschek – Ronald McDonald House, House Manager
Jim Reale - Construction Services & Investigations, Inc.
A.C. Saechao – Martin-Brower, Inc.
Nancy Schrader – Redarchs McDonald's
Jenny Wright – General Mills
If you are interested in sitting on the House Committee, please contact Lois Polaschek at (916)734-4226 or