What We Do
We keep families together when they need each other the most.
Not all families live in a location with a children’s hospital. For parents of children who are sick or injured, Ronald McDonald House helps to alleviate significant financial burden and provides a crucial community of support while they’re away from home.
Everyday there are families at our front doors.
We’re proud to support approximately 400 families each year, A study, conducted by the Eastern Regional Health Authority, indicated that of more than 115,000 patients who received care at the Janeway Children’s Hospital ,approximately one in five traveled over 80 kilometers to get there.
Helping families requires $1.5M in community support each year.
Our modern facility enables us to provide programs and services to hundreds of families each year and offer 5,475 nights of comfort for families with sick children.
We are turning to you, our community—individuals, service clubs, businesses, and more—to help support sick or injured children and their families that must travel for the medical care and resources they need.
Officially opened on September 27, 2012
Every day families from all over Newfoundland and Labrador face the reality of a sick or injured child. For many of them this means they must travel to St. John’s, to receive specialized pediatric care and treatment at the Janeway Children’s Health and Rehabilitation Centre. Ronald McDonald House helps sick or injured children stay close to their families and to the care and resources they need.
Staying with Us
We offer safe, low-cost accommodations for families who have children receiving medical attention in St. John’s. Learn how Ronald McDonald can help here.
Referral Process
If you are requesting accommodations to stay with us, learn about the referral process here.
Virtual Tour
Our House is a two-story structure with approximately 17,000 square feet of living space. It is located at 150 Clinch Crescent in St. John’s which is a five minute walk of the Janeway on the west side of Clinch Crescent and south of the parking lots of the Health Science Centre.
The House is specifically designed to provide a home environment for sick children, their siblings and their parents and/or caregivers. Each room is decorated with bright colors, comfortable furniture and child inspired accessories. The House is bright, bold, and full of energy as children’s voices and laughter make it a warm, comfortable and loving home.
Take a moment to enjoy a virtual tour of Ronald McDonald House here.
Programs
Our programs will offer the best support possible for families. To learn about our house programs click here.
Family Stories
Read about some of the families we support and found a home at RMHC NL here.
Thank you for helping #KeepFamiliesClose
