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.

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.

When Grace Johnson arrived at Ronald McDonald House New York one summer evening with her baby girl, Gracie Rose, it wasn’t just a visit. It was a moment that tied together months of phone calls, late-night worries, and a growing trust between two women on very different journeys.

Ronald McDonald House New York (RMH-NY) will proudly "Go Gold" in honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month as we gather for the RMH-NY’s  Annual Gala at the stunning Cipriani Wall Street on September 30^th, 2025. This year’s event brings a truly historic milestone: the presentation of the inaugural Medicine Gives Hope Award to a man whose life's work has changed the course of pediatric cancer care across the globe — Dr. Richard J. O’Reilly.

Hi. I’m a Hospitality Cart at Ronald McDonald House New York. Come spend the day with me to see how Ronald McDonald House New York utilizes me to offer a moment of compassionate care to caregivers and families in local hospitals. And remind me to tell you the one about the goldfish shortage.