About Us
Our Mission
At Ronald McDonald House, we provide essential services that remove barriers, strengthen families and promote healing when children need healthcare.
Our Vision
A world where every family has what they need to ensure the best health outcomes for their children.
Our Impact
In 2025, Ronald McDonald House Southwest Ohio brought comfort and care to families from around the world through our Cincinnati House, our Dayton House and our Family Room at Miami Valley Hospital.
Supporting families since 1974
The first Ronald McDonald House® opened on October 15, 1974 in Philadelphia, thanks to the vision and partnership of Dr. Audrey Evans of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia; Philadelphia Eagles’ player Fred Hill, whose daughter had leukemia; Philadelphia Eagles owner Leonard Tose; and McDonald’s. The desire for a program that supported the unique needs of families with critically ill children quickly spread to other cities.
Core Values
To accomplish our mission, we unite around a common set of core values that guide all that we do:
COLLABORATION: We work together to put families first, and we always strive to do more to improve our guests’ experiences.
GRATITUDE: We show our appreciation every day for our incredible team of staff, volunteers, donors and the Cincinnati community.
INTEGRITY: We hold ourselves to the highest professional, ethical and moral standards.
INCLUSION: We value the unique perspective that each person brings to our House.
JOY: We celebrate the little things and enjoy working together with all who walk through our doors.
Keeping Families Close
Cincinnati’s Ronald McDonald House is one of the largest Ronald McDonald Houses in the world! We offer a community of compassion, support and the comforts of home to families with critically ill children, steps away from the medical care they need.
Our House can care for 177 families every night, including parents, patients, siblings and other family members. By easing the financial and emotional burdens of caregivers and by taking care of important practical needs, our House allows parents to focus entirely on caring for their children.
Make a Difference for Families & Children
Parents don’t know when their children will need medical help. But they should know they can always access the care they need. And with your help, we can support them all throughout their journey.
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