RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE NEAR COX
Volunteer Spotlight Kate Fletcher Let’s learn a little bit more about House near Cox South volunteer, Kate Fletcher…
How did you learn about the Ronald McDonald House? Whenever I was considering joining a sorority, I checked into all of their philanthropies. I wasn’t 100% sure which sorority I wanted to be a part of, but I knew that I definitely wanted to become the Philanthropy Chair in the future. During recruitment I asked a lot of questions about the Ronald McDonald House and once I was officially a member, I decided I wanted to be more involved. I chose the local Ronald McDonald House (Cox location) for my Social Work Service Learning class last fall and was also elected Community Service Chair in my sorority. Those opportunities really sparked my interest in the organization. Spending time with the staff, volunteers and families help me learn and see with my own eyes how incredible the organization is and how much it is needed.
What is your favorite part about volunteering? My favorite thing to do at the House is to help with creative projects. Anything art-related has always been a passion of mine and I enjoy contributing to the “home away from home” atmosphere. I enjoy making welcome cards, door signs, bulletin boards, etc. Other things I enjoy doing are mailings and just anything else that needs attention right away! What do you enjoy in your free time? I enjoy volunteering, working on philanthropy projects, spending time with my family and friends/sorority sisters, traveling, watching movies and creating art projects! What are your extra curricular activities? I am the Philanthropy Chair for Alpha Delta Pi at Missouri State University and also a member of the Social Work Club on campus. As philanthropy chair I get to plan fundraising events and organize community
Ronald McDonald House of the Ozarks service opportunities to benefit the House. The social work club allows me to stay up-todate with the latest topics in our community and volunteer at events with other students in the same field as me. These extracurricular activities are a huge part of my life and I could not be happier with the way they have shaped me! Do you volunteer anywhere else in the Springfield community? Yes, I also volunteer regularly at Harmony House and have helped out in the Advocacy Office and The Kitchen. Other places that I enjoy volunteering at from time to time are Convoy of Hope and Boys and Girls Club in Springfield.
Staff Stuff
Welcome to the House, Bailey! Bailey Ghan is our newest Assistant Manager at the Mercy House and is currently a sophomore at Evangel University. She will be transferring to Missouri State University in the fall as she pursues a degree in Criminal Justice. Eventually, she would like to work somewhere within the prison system, either as a corrections officer or as a probation/parole officer working with the prisoners as they are released and integrated back into society. Bailey’s family has had firsthand experience with the Ronald McDonald House and she has been exposed to the mission of the organization all her life. In September 2014, she started as a temporary volunteer at the Mercy House for school with a classmate and friend; after spending time in the House she become a regular volunteer and when the opportunity arose to apply to be a staff member, she eagerly answered the call! “RMH is a place and an organization that has been near and dear to my heart for a long time so I was excited to jump at the chance to become an Assistant Manager! My favorite thing about being an Assistant Manager is the chance I get to work with and encourage families during a difficult time in their lives”, added Ghan. We appreciate your enthusiasm and look forward to working with you, Bailey!
National Nurses Week
HOUSE NEAR COX SOUTH STATS March 2015 Families Served........42 Nights................... 301 Families from Missouri..................34 Families from Other States...............8 Year-To-Date Families Served...... 108 Program-to-Date Families Served... 8,988
HOUSE AT MERCY CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL STATS March 2015 Families Served........ 50 Nights................... 270 Families from Missouri..................46 Families from Other States...............4 Year-To-Date Families Served.......112 Program-to-Date Families Served....1,081
May 6th - 12th
During National Nurses Week, we celebrate the many individuals who work closely with our staff at the Houses and on the Tooth Truck to serve the families and patients who need our services. We appreciate your continued partnership and your role in helping RMHC fulfill our mission!
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