Website: https://rmhcnashville.com/
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Nashville is a nonprofit charitable organization based in Nashville, Tennessee. The organization works to keep families close to their hospitalized children by providing lodging and essential resources during medical treatment. As stated on its website, the mission is “to keep families close by providing essential resources and a ‘home-away-from-home'” for families of children receiving care at Nashville area hospitals. The organization holds 501(c)(3) status and is recognized as a public charity under Internal Revenue Code section 509(a).
Services
The organization operates several programs for families with hospitalized children:
- Ronald McDonald House: A residential facility at 2144 Fairfax Avenue that is “open 365 days a year, 24 hours a day.” The House offers 36 bedrooms with private bathrooms, including three accessible for guests with disabilities, three extended-stay suites with kitchenettes for isolation cases, and one short-stay room for daytime respite. Shared spaces include a playroom, a teen game room, a library, two kitchens, and a large dining room, along with hot meals and laundry facilities.
- Ronald McDonald Family Room: Located at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt and opened in February 2004. It is open “9am to 9pm each day when volunteers/part-time staff are available” and offers comfortable seating, a kitchen with snacks, a children’s play area, and a half bath.
- Meal Program: Community groups provide meals for House residents.
- Volunteer and Donation Programs: Opportunities include adopt-a-room sponsorships, pull tab collections, and special fundraising events.
About
The organization opened in July 1991 as the 142nd Ronald McDonald House nationwide and expanded in 1999 to double its capacity. According to the website, it has served over 16,125 families since 1991, drawn from all 95 Tennessee counties, 66 Kentucky counties, 42 other states, and 14 foreign countries. Day-to-day operations are supported by seven full-time staff members and more than 200 active volunteers. The estimated operating cost is approximately $115 per night, while the requested family donation is $15 per night. The website states that a large majority of families “could not afford to make any donation for their entire stay,” and notes that no family is ever turned away due to inability to pay. The Family Room has served more than 435,973 individuals since opening and averages over 1,400 visitors per month.
Location & Contact
- Address: 2144 Fairfax Avenue, Nashville, TN 37212
- Phone: (615) 343-4000
The organization’s primary hospital affiliation is Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.
Additional Information
The website includes sections covering What We Do, Ways to Help, Events, About Us, Contact Us, and Transparency & Financials. The organization maintains a monthly e-newsletter and is active on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn. Charity ratings are referenced through Charity Navigator and GuideStar.
Profile compiled from the company’s official website (rmhcnashville.com).