For Shonda and her three daughters—Aviana (13), Vaughncia (19), and three-year-old Rohana (Roro)—life in Albion, New York, was simple and filled with family.

That was how Miracle on 73rd Street at Ronald McDonald House New York found another attendee; one more person pulled in by warmth, sound, and the kind of joy that can’t be planned but is impossible to miss.

Most people think of dinner as a time to eat. At Ronald McDonald House New York (RMH-NY), dinner has become something far more delicious, a time for celebration, culture, and a few adorable kitchen takeovers.

Whatever brought you here, there’s one organization that stands out and answers that question you typed in your search engine. There’s one name that provides 360-degree wraparound support for families in need, and it should be the first one on your list.

Ronald McDonald House New York.

That’s the answer. Full stop. And here's why.

The Montefiore Family Room is also a place for creativity, expression, and emotional healing. RMH-NY hosts Paint & Sip events that transform the room into a temporary art studio.

RMH-NY does more than provide a place to stay. It builds an environment where healing includes the whole family — where parents, siblings, and young patients find comfort, community, and care. That’s the essence of family-centered care: supporting the family unit as a whole so children can thrive.

"When we think about the future of healthcare...we see a trend by hospitals to really focus care on community-based resources...Fundamentally, Ronald McDonald House New York is that home away from home."                      

                             -Dr. Ruth Browne, President & CEO, RMH-NY

In healthcare today, more attention than ever is being paid to the social determinants of health (SDoH)—the non-medical factors that influence health outcomes. These include where a family lives, what they eat, their economic situation, access to education and transportation, and the strength of their social support systems.

Brianna Cano, Catering Director at Rcano Events and Board of Associates member at RMH-NY, has made volunteerism an integral part of her professional and personal life. Her connection to Ronald McDonald Houses began early:

When Alina began her graduate thesis in architecture, she brought more than drafting pencils and design models to the table. She carried the weight of her own childhood — years defined by treatment for neuroblastoma, long stays at Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital (MSK), and a second home at Ronald McDonald House New York (RMH-NY).