Our Impact
Together, we’re changing what’s possible for families facing pediatric illness.
For more than 46 years, our impact has been measured one family at a time. Ronald McDonald House New York gives families a place to stay and a community to lean on when their child needs medical care in New York City. From the House at East 73rd and 1st Avenue to Family Rooms in hospitals across the city, we ensure that no family ever faces it alone.
2025 at a glance
Families
were able to stay close to their child during treatment in 2025
1,093
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meals
provided so parents could focus on their child, not where their next meal would come from
74,968
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nights
stays. Ronald McDonald House New York is more than a place to sleep — it is a community of care for families facing pediatric cancer and other life-threatening illnesses..
28,975
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individuals
supported through our programs and services
9,235
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rides
provided so families could get to appointments without worrying about braving New York City transportation systems.
13,559
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countries and 45 states
represented among the families we served in 2025
32
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families
found respite in our Family Rooms — steps from their child's hospital bed.
51,668
How We Support Families
RMH-NY has continuously lightened the load for families dealing with pediatric cancer and other serious illnesses, offering a nurturing home away from home while their children receive medical care at NYC hospitals.
Family Rooms
2024 marked a significant expansion with two new Family Rooms at NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan and Montefiore Einstein. These Family Rooms represent more than just physical spaces; they are a hub of emotional and psychological support, helping families to maintain a sense of normalcy and stability during a health crises. Families describe it as “a welcoming escape.”
Volunteers
Volunteering at RMH-NY changes the lives of kids with serious pediatric illnesses one smile at a time. There are opportunities for individual volunteers, corporate volunteering groups, or bring your local organization or club and lend a helping hand
Programs & Wellness
Prioritizing the well-being of caregivers everyday.
The Blavatnik Family Foundation Wellness Center is home to wellness programs for caregivers intended to support self-care and mitigate stress. Thanks to the incredible generosity of our dynamic wellness volunteers and donors, we offer caregivers a variety of services that focus on a holistic approach to wellbeing. These include exercise, massage, meditation, creative art classes and more.
Caregivers can also enjoy a cup of tea or coffee, a fresh smoothie or snack, or to simply take a quiet moment to bask in the beautiful city skyline in a calm and serene environment. Caregivers use the fully equipped gym area on their own time.
In the spirit of meeting the needs of our diverse House population, wellness activities and special events are ever-changing and aim to meet the unique needs and requests of caregivers.
For more information about Wellness Programs, please contact Jillian McKiernan, Assistant Director of Wellness and Family Rooms at wellness@rmh-newyork.org.
Population Heath
Our dedicated Population Health team addresses the social factors that shape pediatric health outcomes in our local communities — housing, food, transportation, healthcare access. Through New York State’s Medicaid 1115 Waiver and partnerships with three Social Care Networks, we connect families across all five boroughs to the support that keeps children healthy.
Total Volunteer Hours
provided by individual and corporate volunteer teams in service of our families in 2025
18,100
Family Stories
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Family
He Gave His Brother More Than a Gift
There are moments in life when love stops being something that is said out loud and starts becoming something that is done—quietly, instinctively, without hesitation.
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Family
When Risk Becomes Reality
In the insurance world, risk is something that can be studied. It can be modeled, priced, regulated, and mitigated. It is assessed long before a claim is ever filed.
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Family
From Grenada to New York: Neisha and Azaire’s Journey with Ronald McDonald House New York
When a child’s health is at stake, every decision feels monumental, every day carries uncertainty, and every moment away from home is fraught with emotional weight. For Neisha and her 11-month-old son, Azaire, this…
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Family
Because Moments Make Memories
Malena family's path through Ronald McDonald House New York (RMH-NY) showcases the family’s immense strength, eternal, unwavering optimism, and the life-transforming impact the RMH-NY community’s support can create for…
Community Highlights
Volunteer
Scoops of Love: How Dylan’s Dream Team Brought Sweet Relief Back to RMH-NY Families
Every year, on the third Sunday in July, National Ice Cream Day arrives—offering the perfect excuse to indulge in a favorite childhood treat and share its joy with others. This year, July 20, 2025, holds special meaning…
Volunteer
A Year of Gratitude: Celebrating Volunteers Who Make RMH-NY a Home
At Ronald McDonald House New York, our mission to support families facing pediatric illness is one of compassion, care, and community. Each year, we witness incredible acts of kindness from a dedicated network of…
A Tale of Two Volunteers at Ronald McDonald House New York, Part 1
Stephanie Belanger and Vincent Miliote began volunteering at Ronald McDonald House New York (RMH-NY) in 2018. Both either lived or worked on the Upper East Side of Manhattan near the East 73rd Street House and wanted to…
