Ronald McDonald House New York

Ronald McDonald House New York (RMH-NY) is a children's 501(c)(3) charity located at 405 East 73rd Street (between First Avenue and York Avenue), on the Upper East Side in Manhattan in New York City.[1][2] It provides temporary accommodation for the families of children ages 0–26 undergoing treatment for pediatric cancer, and is the only facility in New York City to provide post-transplant suites outside of a hospital.[3]

Ronald McDonald House New York
Founded1979
TypeChildren's 501(c)(3) charity
Location
Coordinates40.768173°N 73.95463°W / 40.768173; -73.95463
Key people
Ruth C. Browne, SD, President and CEO (2016)
Websitewww.rmh-newyork.org

The House was officially incorporated in 1979 as 26 room facility.[4] It has now grown to be a 95-room, 11-story, 79,000-square-foot (7,300 m2) red brick building that was built in 1989 by the Spector Group.[4][5][6] A "Fred Lebow Room" has been dedicated at the House.[7]

The House has provided support to over 35,000 families from over 70 countries in its 95 suites.[3][4] RMH-NY provides not only a place for families to stay but many amenities, programs and support services, such as meals, transportation, tutoring and wellness programs. Additionally, an extensive lineup of activities and events for guests of all ages and backgrounds are offered every day. After long days of treatment, these programs help give children and their families a break and much-needed relief.[1]

As of 2017, the President & Chief Executive Officer is Ruth C. Browne.[8]

The House accepts and relies upon thousands of volunteers, as well as canine volunteers, in addition to its full-time staff.[9][10][11]

See also

References
  1. "Our History – Ronald McDonald House New York". Rmh-newyork.org. Retrieved January 10, 2013.
  2. "Ways To Give – Ronald McDonald House New York". Rmh-newyork.org. Retrieved January 10, 2013.
  3. "Press Release – Ronald McDonald House New York" (Press release). Rmh-newyork.org. Retrieved January 10, 2013.
  4. "Fast Facts – Ronald McDonald House New York". Rmh-newyork.org. Archived from the original on May 25, 2014. Retrieved January 10, 2013.
  5. Norval White; Elliot Willensky; Fran Leadon (2010). AIA Guide to New York City. Oxford University Press. ISBN 9780195383867. Retrieved January 10, 2013.
  6. "New York Magazine". December 7, 1992. Retrieved January 10, 2013. Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  7. Ron Rubin (2004). Anything For A T-shirt: Fred Lebow And The New York City Marathon, The World's Greatest Footrace. Syracuse University Press. ISBN 9780815608066. Retrieved January 10, 2013.
  8. "Staff – Ronald McDonald House New York". Rmh-newyork.org. Retrieved January 10, 2013.
  9. http://www.rmh-newyork.org/document.doc?id=170
  10. Richard Laemer (2002). Native's Guide to New York: Advice With Attitude for People Who Live Here—And Visitors We Like. W. W. Norton & Company. ISBN 9780393322880. Retrieved January 10, 2013.
  11. Timothy Harper (2004). Doing Good: Inspirational Stories Of Everyday Americans At Home And At Work. iUniverse. ISBN 9780595317882. Retrieved January 10, 2013.
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