Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Carolinas
Website: rmhc-carolinas.org
Address: 706 Grove Road Greenville, SC 29605
Phone: 864-235-0506
Facebook handle: facebook.com/rmhccarolinas
Instagram handle: @rmhc-carolinas
X (Twitter) handle: @RMHC-Carolinas
Established: April 1, 1989
Number of employees: 8
Service area(s): Upstate South Carolina and Western North Carolina
Funding Sources:
Special events: 41%
In-kind giving: 16%
Charitable gifts: 43%
Mission Statement:
Ronald McDonald House plays a crucial role in supporting families during one of the most difficult times in their lives. By providing housing, meals, emotional support and transportation assistance, RMHCC aims to ease the burdens faced by families with sick children, allowing them to focus on what matters most — their child’s well-being.
Ronald McDonald House alleviates the financial burden of finding temporary housing near the hospital, ensuring that family members can remain close to their child. In addition, the supportive environment fosters a comforting sense of community.
For families facing medical crises, RMHCC offers:
- Comfortable accommodations: Ronald McDonald House provides free or low-cost lodging, meals and supportive services. The “home away from home” allows families to remain close to children during medical treatment.
- Emotional support: Families often find solace surrounded by others going through similar experiences.
- Access to resources: These include transportation assistance, laundry facilities and recreational areas.
- Promoting healing: When families are near the hospital, children often feel more secure and cope better with their medical treatments, which helps the healing process.
- Emotional respite: RMHCC provides a retreat for families to take a break from the emotionally overwhelming hospital environment and to recharge and support their mental well-being.
- Long-term relationships: Many families form lasting bonds with other families and staff members.
Your Impact:
Here are a few ways the Ronald McDonald House impacted the community in 2023:
Families served: 3,916
Nights provided: 7,393
Meals provided: 5,868
Savings for families: $800,000
Leadership:
Marti Spencer, CEO/executive director
Board of directors:
Ashleigh Sutter, board chair; director, Intuit
Brooks Whittington, co-chair; local McDonald’s owner/operator
Joseph Argo, treasurer; accountant, Michelin
Board at Large:
Frank Landgraff, founder
Dr. William Schmidt, emeritus
Lori Center
Jodi Cooper
Deanna Palmer
Steve Craig
Sherry Jenkins Hemphill
Tom Mascari
Dr. Nicole Cothran
Hope Barbour
Grover Martin
Anand Patel
Victoria Carmen
Drew Aughtry
Hector Sepulveda
Josh Kale
Fundraisers and/or Events:
Wear Your Stripes:
The annual weeklong Wear Your Stripes raises awareness and funds for Ronald McDonald House of the Carolinas. Ambassadors commit to wearing Ronald McDonald’s iconic red-and-white-striped socks every day of the event.
Greenville Royale:
The Red Shoe Society, a philanthropic arm of young professionals supporting RMHCC, plays host to the premier fundraising gala each year.
Ronald McDonald Golf Classic at The Cliffs at Mountain Park:
The charity tournament attracts avid golfers and philanthropic individuals alike for a day of friendly competition and fundraising in a breathtaking setting.
Red Shoe Society’s Plane Pull:
The fundraising challenge brings teams to Greenville Downtown Airport, where each pulls a full-size aircraft a specified distance.
Hearts and Hands Gala, Nov. 15, 2024:
This year’s gala celebrates the organization’s 35th year.
Volunteer Opportunities:
RMHCC seeks volunteers for services that include:
- Guest chef: Prepare warm meals for families staying at RMHCC
- Cookies From the Heart: Bake homemade cookies for families after a day at the hospital
- Events: Assist with event tasks such as registration, setup and more
- Red Shoe Society: a group of young professionals with a collective goal to help make a difference in the lives of families with sick children.
- Teen Leadership Board: a group comprised of high school students that serve as ambassadors for Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Carolinas to their school, family, and peers.
Giving Opportunities
- Adopt a Room: Sponsoring a room underwrites the costs of upkeep, cleaning and repairs throughout the year in your sponsored room.
- Fund a Night: A guest room costs $89 per night to operate. A single donation helps cover that cost.
- Wish List: RMHCC needs everyday items, and a monthly wish list includes the ones needed most.
- Round up at local McDonald’s store: Every dollar from rounding up your check goes directly to RMHCC.
- Legacy giving: Include RMHCC in your will or estate plans.
- Donor-advised funds: Individuals who make a charitable contribution can receive an immediate tax deduction.
