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Our Mission
The mission of Ronald McDonald House Charities, Upper Midwest, is to keep families together and strong while facing the stress of serious pediatric illness or disease. We serve families through our cornerstone program, the Ronald McDonald House of the Twin Cities—a home-away-from-home for families whose children are being treated for life-threatening conditions, as well as through outreach programs that extend support to families who do not live at the Ronald McDonald House.
A Home-Away-From-Home
Minneapolis/St. Paul provides a number of the world’s most advanced medical treatment centers for pediatric critical care. Families travel to the Twin Cities from across Minnesota, the United States, and the world for their children to receive highly specialized care at our area hospitals. The Ronald McDonald House of the Twin Cities accommodates 48 families on any given night, providing lodging and a community atmosphere of care, support and encouragement while reducing the costs of daily living. It is not uncommon for families to live at the Ronald McDonald House for as long as a year. Providing a home-away-from-home for families facing critical pediatric illness is made possible thanks to our dedicated Board of Directors, staff, over 3,300 diligent volunteers, and through contributions of over 4,500 donors.
Ronald McDonald House Charities, Upper Midwest, also supports and manages outreach programs that extend support beyond our doors to the local community.
Eligibility
In order to stay at the Ronald McDonald House, families must live at least 60 miles outside the Minneapolis/St. Paul area, have a child age 19 or under with a life-threatening illness, and receive a referral from a hospital social worker.
About Our Rooms
The Ronald McDonald House of the Twin Cities has 48 rooms. All rooms are slightly different and are meant to accommodate families' varying needs. All of the rooms include a private bathroom, small refrigerator, air conditioning, private phone line, TV/VCR and varying combinations of double beds, bunk beds and sleeper sofas.
Kitchen Facilities
Each family living at the Ronald McDonald House has access to kitchen facilities. Stoves, refrigerators, freezers, microwaves, cooking utensils and dishes are available. Through our Cooks for Kids program, volunteer groups from the community sign up to cook and serve evening meals for the families. A schedule of the meals and menus is posted each week.
What is Provided
You'll need very little for your stay at the Ronald McDonald House.
Cost
The cost is $15/night, if you are financially able. Payments can be made weekly, monthly, or at the conclusion of your stay. You can also be billed following your stay.
Parking
The Ronald McDonald House has two parking lots where families can park their cars. Upon check-in, families will be issued a parking pass that must be displayed from their car’s rear view mirror.
Transportation
The University of Minnesota Children’s Hospital Fairview provides transportation to and from the hospital 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The Ronald McDonald House also provides transportation to and from Super Target on Monday and Thursday evenings.
If you would like to speak with a House Manager for further information about staying at the Ronald McDonald House of the Twin Cities, please email us at lodging@rmhc-um.org or call 612.805.3467.