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The Sacramento Ronald McDonald House provides a safe haven for families as they go to and from the hospital during their ill or injured child's treatment. A warm and inviting atmosphere throughout the House as well as a welcoming and helpful staff, allow families to put 100% of their energy and focus towards their child instead of worrying about finding an affordable, safe place to stay.
On site, there are two buildings which each house eight families. Each family is provided a private bedroom and bathroom, a small individual refrigerator, and a food storage cabinet. While some non-perishable items are provided, families are responsible for their own food. Four families share a kitchen and washer and dryer. Community areas include a living room, family room, dining room, computer 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 two bedrooms, washer/dryer, full kitchen, handicap accessible bathroom, living room and dining room. The rooms are complete with linens and towels. Kitchens include all the necessary utensils, pots and pans and dishes. To make each family's stay as comfortable and relaxing as possible, families are allowed to check out movies and video games at no charge. Travel-size toiletries are also available since many of our families arrive at the House with only the clothes on their back and lack essential items. All of these items are provided through generous donations from organizations and individuals in the community. |
Family Focus 
Juliana walked through the doors of the Sacramento Ronald McDonald House for the first time in 2006. Nicholas, her three year old son, had been diagnosed with African Burkitts Lymphoma EBV positive. His battle with cancer was just beginning and after eight months in the hospital, he joined his mom at their 'home-away-from-home.' Two years later, Nicholas has been in and out of the hospital almost daily. During this time, he has also been diagnosed with autism and Eosinophilic Disorder. There is no cure for EE and its devastating, long term, potentially fatal effects; only treatment and maintenance. Their hope now is to go to Cincinnati where there are specialists in EE. As a part of the RMHC family, Juliana and Nicholas are in our thoughts each day. |
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