When a child needs a New York hospital, their family needs a New York home.
Blocks from the city's leading hospitals, Ronald McDonald House New York keeps families close — fed, rested, supported, together — while their child seeks treatment for pediatric cancer and other serious illnesses
The only thing a family should have to focus on is being there.
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The Bishop Family
Since 1979, Ronald McDonald House New York has provided a place for families to sleep, eat, and stay together during their child’s treatment. A haven from the hospital. Just blocks away. For as long as it takes.
Children heal better with family close
Research confirms what parents already know: kids recover better when the people they love most are near. We handle meals, transportation, support services, programs, and wellness — so families can stay, and stay focused on what matters most.
Families stay together
Illness isolates. We keep families whole. Parents never have to choose between being there and being able to afford to be there.
New York shows up
For over 46 years, this city has made sure no family faces a child's illness alone. It's part of who we are.
Legacy, anchored in the present
Families since we opened our doors.
1,848 of them this past year alone — from all five boroughs, across the country, and from 40% of the world beyond.
67,000+
Movement, every day of the year
Rides to treatment and home again
Every day of the year, we get families where they need to be — so no parent has to choose between a cab fare and a co-pay.
13,559
It's all in the details
Meals served in 2025
Because a warm dinner is the last thing you should have to think about when your child is in treatment.
74,968
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Marie
Mateo’s Mother and RMH-NY Alumni
"We were supposed to stay here just one week and from that day it has been a year already here."
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Wendy
Therapy Dog Volunteer, Mom of Oscar
"If you see a little dog playing a xylophone,” Wendy said, “how do you not smile?"
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Nadia
Programs Coordinator, Children’s & Enrichment and Creator of Slime Time
"Slime Squad happened because I really am obsessed with making slime and I love having kids just get messy because that's the type of person I am. I think my desk speaks for itself."
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Giselle Morales
Social Worker at HSS, Former RMH-NY Guest
"Everything that felt completely out of control except the House, The House made it normal. "
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As home as we can make it
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Family Story
What a Real Superhero Looks Like: Angelica’s Story
When vacation collides with a cancer diagnosis, it takes a real superhero to battle it so far from home.
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Family Story
Learning to Breathe Between Impossible Decisions.
Marcellus climbed. Natalie told stories. And somewhere in between, they both kept going.
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Inside the House
Kids Take Over the Kitchen: Inside RMH-NY’s Guest Chef Nights
This House initiative puts the kids in the driver seat to chef a dinner for the entire House of families.
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Family Story
A Nose, Two Knees, and a Craft Room that Knows Everyone's Business.
Four women. Three generations. Two twin girls. One craft room. No judgment.