2023 Impact Report for Ronald McDonald House Charities of New England

Impact Report

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"A sick child makes a sick family, and you have to take care of everybody.”

-Dr. Audrey Evans, co-founder of the first Ronald McDonald House

RMHCNE Overview Who We Are Ronald McDonald House Charities® of New England develops, supports, and provides programs that directly improve the health and well-being of children and their families. We fulfill our mission by supporting families of critically ill children, creating programs that keep families close to each other and the vital healthcare services they need in order to live happier healthier lives.

Through our two Ronald McDonald Houses (Boston, Providence), Ronald McDonald Family Rooms, and Ronald McDonald Care Mobiles (Providence, Worcester), we provide a comprehensive and supportive network of resources to children and their families

Who We Serve Ronald McDonald House Charities of New England serves children and families from all over the world who experience a wide variety of complex medical needs.

Families receive critical pediatric care from our distinguished hospital partners including: Boston Children's Hospital Massachusetts General Hospital Dana Farber Cancer Institute Brigham and Women's Hospital Spaulding Rehabilitation Rhode Island Hospital Hasbro Children's Hospital Women & Infants Hospital Bradley Hospital

What We Provide We provide a warm, welcoming environment where children feel safe, comfortable, and loved and their families gain strength and hope. The House and our Family-Centered Care programs provide all the comforts of home, plus the compassion and hospitality of the staff, volunteers, and other families.

Did You Know?

Hospital partners agree that RMHC programs reduces stress and financial burden for families and help the hospital deliver the best care possible Research shows that parents who stay at a Ronald McDonald House Experience better quality sleep than those sleeping on the ward.

Several research studies — some of which were funded through grants by RMHC — have demonstrated the value of keeping families close during critical medical treatment.

Our volunteers have logged over 5,300 hours at our Houses. The warm, intimate environment fostered in every corner of our Ronald McDonald Houses invites families and supporters alike to participate in the various programs we offer.

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Facts & Figures Ronald McDonald House Charities of New England proudly serves children facing all pediatric illnesses at hospitals and other medical facilities in Greater Boston and Rhode Island, Ronald McDonald Care Mobiles

Ronald McDonald Houses

Located in Providence, RI and Charlestown, MA, our Houses are close to the world's most renowned medical services.

Our Care Mobiles provide costeffective, high-quality medical, dental, and health education services to low-income children across New England.

Ronald McDonald Family Rooms

Ronald McDonald Family Rooms are located in Hasbro Children's Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital.

Important Facts 55.67% of our families are from right here in New England. RMHCNE provides comfort and care to families from all over the world. Children from 7 different countries and 31 different states have been able to access critical pediatric care all while staying close to the love that makes our House a home.

Our families have saved over $2.2 million in hotel costs by staying with us in 2023!

We have provided over 9,000 nights of housing. The average length of stay for our families is 36 nights. For every one of those nights, our families can focus on the health of their child.

The comforts of home are not just about the family you are with, but the peace you find in your surroundings. Our Family-Centered Care programs cater to the physical and emotional needs of our families, whether it be through homecooked meals or affection from a furry companion. Our Meals With Love and Pet Therapy programs are supported by our amazing volunteers. Last year, nearly 5,000 volunteer hours were poured into creating this special atmosphere, thanks to 683 amazing individuals.

Not only that, but an incredible 83% of our volunteers continue to share their magic year after year! They are the heart and soul of our House, transforming it into a true home.

In Your Community RMHCNE hosts a variety of signature events such as the 35th Anniversary Gala, Night Out at Fenway Park, the Boston Marathon, the Chicago Marathon, the Falmouth Road Race, and the Women's Classic are just a few signature events and opportunities that inspire our supporters and generate hope.

Impact Snapshot

By Diagnosis Ronald McDonald House of Boston Harbor Miscellaneous 3.08% Prenatal Care 3.08%

Orthopedic 1.54%

Pediatric ICU 3.08%

Proton Radiation Treatment Gastrointestinal 3.08%

18.46%

Trauma 4.62% Oncology/Hematology 4.62%

Cardiology Behavioral 4.62%

15.38%

Neonatal ICU 9.23%

Neurology 15.38% Surgery 13.85%

Ronald McDonald House of Providence Oncology/Hematology 0.68% Gastrointestinal 0.68%

Miscellaneous 2.72%

Pediatric ICU 0.68% Neurology 0.68%

Postpartum Depression 1.36%

Trauma 3.40%

Behavioral 14.97%

Surgery 25.17%

Neonatal ICU 49.66%

Impact Snapshot

By Age Groups

Ronald McDonald House of Boston Harbor 19-37 year old 15.40%

15-18 year old 21.54%

Newborn 12.31%

1-3 year old 15.39%

4-7 year old 15.39% 8-14 year old 20.01%

Ronald McDonald House of Providence

15 to 18 year old 12.92%

8 to 14 year old 19.04%

4 to 7 year old 4.76%

19 and above 6.94%

Newborn to 12 months 37.78%

1-3 year old 16.33%

Medical Partners

By Hospitals Served

Ronald McDonald House of Boston Harbor Franciscan Children’s Hospital 2% Dana-Farber Cancer Institute 2% Brigham and Women’s Hospital 3%

Beth Israel Deaconess Med Center 1% McLean Hospital 3%

Spaulding Rehabilitation 6%

MGH 9%

Boston Children‘s Hospital 57%

MGH Proton 17%

Ronald McDonald House of Providence

Rhode Island Hospital 7%

WI Postpartum Day Program 2%

Bradley Hospital 8% Women’s and Infants 50%

Hasbro Children’s Hospital 33%

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Family-Centered Care Programs Family-Centered Care programs nurture and support the needs of critically ill children and their families.

Our Family-Centered Care programs provide families with a network of support including homecooked meals, STEAM programs, tutoring, martial arts, pet therapy, activity nights, and more. They are surrounded and comforted by House staff, volunteers, and guest families experiencing similar situations.

Family rituals, like sitting down together for dinner, are a source of stability and connection.

Through our Meals With Love program, volunteers provide a warm, nutritious meal to our families who spend long days at the hospital by their child's bedside.

“Staying at Ronald McDonald House New England has given me a much-needed sense of stability and security to help me through the end of treatment. In the last 3 months, I’ve managed to make many memories here that will stay with me. Thank you for everything” - Sophia, 16

Love Captured

Ronald McDonald House Charities of New England 45 Gay Street Providence, MA 02905 250 1st Avenue #318 Charlestown, MA 02129 www.rmhcne.org

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