About two years ago, I visited and toured what the RMHCA of Arkansas provided here in Little Rock. It was incredibly humbling. They've really created a 'home-away-from-home' for more than 33,000 families who have traveled here for pediatric care from all over the state.
Here's how they describe their home:
"While RMHCA cannot make medicine taste better or take away painful treatments, we can provide a place to stay each night and the little things that are otherwise easily taken for granted: warm meals, a hot shower, play spaces and friendly faces to come home to after a long day. We are not a hotel, but a warm "home-away-from-home" with a sense of community and support."
Each family is given a private bedroom, bed and bath linens, free laundry facilities, access to common areas with tv's, outside play areas, and access to two kitchen areas. It costs the house around $80 per room, per day to operate.
No family is ever turned away because of inability to pay.
As August rushes by, and the traffic begins to increase, and school supplies are aplenty, think about the children and families who are not getting ready to take their first day back to school photo this year. Those are the kids that I want to support this month by helping their families find a little comfort wherever they can during their stressful time.
And I cannot forget to mention one of the most important jobs at RMHCA. The Director of Smiles, Mac. How could you not feel a bit better about life getting a hug from him?
If you can't give monetarily, but you can give your time, there are LOTS of ways to get involved with volunteering. Or, keep up with them in the news. You can also buy house necessities off of their Amazon WishList and have the items sent to the house! Shop here. And if you do want to give, go here.
June - Heifer International
I love RMH! I volunteered and worked there during college and it's such a wonderful and underrated philanthropy. One of my favorite places!
ReplyDeleteTori
Such a great charity! This is a big one we support at my office!
ReplyDeleteSuch a wonderful Charity!! Love this post.
ReplyDeleteWow, i love seeing other bloggers supporting charities, because it's so heart warming and inspiring <3 thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI really do love that you do this! When I have a full-time job, I want to make charity a part of my life. It's seriously so important.
ReplyDeleteRMH is such an awesome organization! I have several people I know that have this org near and dear to their hearts!
ReplyDeleteI actually know someone very close to me that was helped through this program and it helped her greatly though her cancer treatments. xx incredible.
ReplyDeleteI've always heard that the Ronald McDonald House is truly one of those worth supporting, and your post just cemented that! Love that they turn no family away, and provide all that they can for the ones there!
ReplyDeleteSuch a great post shining light on such a wonderful organization!! This definitely inspired me to get more involved in my community :) Xo, Nicole // www.nicolecoppins.com
ReplyDeleteRMH is so close to my heart! Love what they do.
ReplyDeleteSuch a good cause to donate and stand behind!
ReplyDeleteGreta | www.gretahollar.com
So nice to see a post about giving back — brightened up my day!
ReplyDeleteTori || Victori Media
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The Ronald Mcdonald House is such an incredible charity! I've had friends who have worked there and I've volunteered there in the past, they make such a difference!
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Sami
The Classic Brunette
I've always loved the Ronald McDonald House charity! I volunteered in the past and it was such a great experience!
ReplyDeleteI love RMDH! I used to make meals there once a month when I was in pharmacy school! I should start volunteering again! xoxo
ReplyDeleteBri Sul
I love the idea of featuring these different causes and donating to them each month :)
ReplyDeletexoxo, SS
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