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When you make monetary contributions to Ronald McDonald House Charities, please indicate how you wish your gift to be used and please make your check out to “RMHC.”  Thanks for helping us help our families in need!

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern Arizona^® (RMHC) provides a home away from home for families whose children are undergoing treatment at one of our local medical facilities.  RMHC also provides the Ronald McDonald Family Room, a place for families of pediatric patients to get away and take a break, located inside University Medical Center.  RMHC is a non-profit organization.  We receive no federal funding and rely solely upon community donations to support the day-to-day operations of the House.  Outlined below are some of the ways you can help us help our families in need.  For more information, please contact us.

Memorials or special occasion donations

Your gift can be an individual donation or a way to express sympathy on the death of a friend or relative. It can also be a contribution to celebrate a birthday, anniversary, Hanukkah, Christmas or other special event. Upon receipt of your contribution, an appropriate card or letter will be sent to the person you have designated.

Ronald McDonald Family Room

A gift for the Family Room will provide for the purchase of such items as snack foods, videotapes, lap robes, and other things to make a mom or dad feel comfortable after being at their child’s bedside for long hours. This program extends our service beyond the families who are from out of town to meet the needs of families using University Medical Center, our partner in this program.

Family Fund

A gift to this restricted fund is used to celebrate the milestones in the lives of the families who stay in our House whether it is birthdays, holidays or other special events. We share many smiles and create precious memories through these events. Funds are also used to provide a hot meal at supper and for transportation to medical appointments for those without.

Adopt-A-Family

If a family is uninsured or their insurance will not cover the $25 nightly rate, we ask that they pay a discounted rate of $15 per night to stay at the House.  However, many families cannot afford even this small amount for an extended period. Our actual cost per night per family is $85. Families unable to pay are never turned away, but are placed on our Adopt-A-Family program, to fund their stay. Only 6% of our annual operating budget is funded by guest fee contributions.

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RMHC Partners

Businesses and corporations in Southern Arizona support the Charity and its programs by providing annual operational support. RMHC Partners are a shining example of the generosity and hospitality of the Tucson community.

Matching gifts

Some businesses and corporations will match contributions made by their employees to the charity of the employee’s choice. This will double your gift to the Ronald McDonald House Charities. Please check to see if your employer participates in a “Matching Gift Program.”

United Way

RMHC is a United Way member organization (#1031). The United Way of Tucson allows employees to designate our house for donations and handles the collection of funds from payroll deduction. If you wish to choose RMHC as the recipient of your donation, please indicate this on your enrollment card.

Charitable Bequests

Ronald McDonald House Charities is eligible to be the beneficiary of deferred gifts and bequests. This kind of gift can become a treasured memory for you and your family while it provides support for our families who are away from home to receive medical treatment in Tucson for a sick child. Please contact the Executive Director at (520) 326-0060 x107 to discuss your gift.

In-kind Gifts

Our house uses everything your house would use except we go through everything much more quickly since we have up to 28 families staying with us. Items we use on an ongoing basis are toilet paper, ziploc bags, laundry detergent, paper towels, sponges, etc. Get a copy of our wish list.

Gifts of appreciated property, securities or real estate
These gifts provide the House with resources that can be transformed into cash benefits for our programs while providing tax savings under current tax laws.

Auto, RV, boat donation
Receive maximum legal tax deductions and possibly a partial cash payment! Free towing or pick up seven days a week at your convenience. Donate now or get more information about auto, RV or boat donation information. Call toll free: (866) 2- GIVING or (866) 244-8464.

Please don’t forget to mention Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern Arizona when making your donation.

Pull for RMHC
Pull Together for the Ronald McDonald House! Collect aluminum can tabs for our Pop Tabs Program. Every tab counts! We raise approximately $8,000 a year, which helps pay our House operating costs. Churches, Clubs, Scout Troops and Businesses are invited to participate. Groups are asked to use a wide-mouthed container, and to drop tabs off during one of our Pop-Tab collection weeks. Contact us for more information.