Our House

Where Family Stays.

Children who are hospitalized need the security of having their parents near them. Staying at the hospital around the clock can be a tremendous challenge. That is why Ronald McDonald House gives families a place to stay right across the street from Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, OH. 

Offering Stability

The reality of having a hospitalized child can be one of the most stressful experiences a family can endure. Add to that the challenge of being far from home, in a foreign environment, and stress can mount even more. Moms and dads, brothers and sisters, and extended family stay for as long as their child is receiving treatment at the hospital.

365 Days a Year

Open 365 days a year, the House offers comfortable bedrooms with private baths, fully equipped kitchens with dining areas, playrooms, laundry facilities, and informal gathering areas. To relieve stress, lunch and dinner are provided daily at no charge to families. Additional free services like massages, haircuts, and other stress relieving activities are available on a semi-regular basis, all provided by generous donors from the community. 

Volunteers and Donations

The House operation relies on volunteers and donations received from the private sector, groups, and individuals. Monetary donations, in addition to in-kind goods and services, are needed for general operations. 

Warm nutritious meals prepared by our professional chef 

Private bedrooms with comfortable Tempur-Pedic mattresses

Free personal care products, toiletry kits, and snack packs

Laundry facilities (with all products/detergent  needed provided)

A welcoming support system for all families to lean on

Gathering areas (Fitness center, library, computer access, etc.) 

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Hero of the House​

Be a Hero

Become a Hero to seriously-ill children from all around the world by making it possible for them to have their family by their side while they receive life-saving treatments. As a Hero of the House, you are supporting nights of rest for families staying at Ronald McDonald House Central Ohio, as well as all the other services families are provided at the House, free of charge.

By selecting a sponsorship level below, you are helping take away stress from a family and providing a safe and comfortable place to stay.

Support Opportunities

$100,000 

  • Recognition on Heroes of the House wall for one (1) year
  • Eight (8) Team Cuisine team building opportunities (breakfast or lunch)
  • Logo on our website
  • Recognition in two (2) social posts

$75,000 

  • Recognition on Heroes of the House wall for one (1) year
  • Six (6) Team Cuisine team building opportunities (breakfast or lunch)
  • Logo on our website
  • Recognition in one (1) social post

$50,000 

  • Recognition on Heroes of the House wall for one (1) year
  • Four (4) Team Cuisine team building opportunities (breakfast or lunch)
  • Logo on our website

$25,000 

  • Recognition on Heroes of the House wall for one (1) year
  • Two (2) Team Cuisine team building opportunities (breakfast or lunch)
  • Name on our website

$15,000 

  • Recognition on Heroes of the House wall for one (1) year
  • One (1) Team Cuisine team building opportunities (breakfast or lunch)

$10,000 

  • Recognition on Heroes of the House wall for one (1) year

Naming Recognition

Permanent Guest Room – $30,000 

  • Permanent adoption of a guest room
  • Can be paid over the course of five (5) years

Patio Paver – $5,000

  • Name/personal message engraved on a permanently installed paver

Continuing Care Suite – $2,500 

  • Adoption of a continuing care suite for one (1) year

Annual Guest Room – $1,000 

  • Adoption of a guestroom for one (1) year
  • Exclusive membership to “Club 206” for one (1) calendar year

For questions and to secure sponsorship, please email Kate Siefert, Senior Development Director, at kate.siefert@rmhcentralohio.org 
or call (614) 227-3777.

We would like to thank the following Heroes of the House

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