Her approach was focused, independent, and principled. She never toured the House. She never sought recognition. Yet she consistently gave in smaller amounts before her $1.7 million gift arrived posthumously.

It begins in rural Michigan, “where two dirt roads collide and you’re staring at corn fields all over the place,” as Haley explains later. It stretches all the way to New York City, past two big front doors,

As President and CEO of Ronald McDonald House New York, Dr. Ruth C. Browne has redefined what it means to serve families facing pediatric illness.

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