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RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE OF DELAWARE
1901 ROCKLAND RD. WILMINGTON, DE 19803 | (302) 656-4847 | RMHDE.ORG
OUR MISSION
Serving families with seriously ill children by enabling access
to medical care and providing a place that offers comfort, hope, and togetherness.
HOW WE MAKE AN IMPACT
The Ronald McDonald House of Delaware provides accommodations for families of seriously or chronically ill or injured children receiving treatment at area hospitals. The House offers nurturing and supportive environments where families can stay together and find comfort. Since our doors opened in June 1991, we have welcomed over 50,000 families.
Year established: 1991 Number of full-time employees: 14 Number of part-time employees: 6 Annual revenue: $2,807,029 Geographic service area: Local, Regional, International
Through our Ronald McDonald Family Room Program, located in two Delaware hospitals, we provide a place of respite within hospital walls which allow parents and guardians to stay near their children.
GIVING OPPORTUNITIES
Monetary donations help defray our operating costs. Families are asked
to contribute $15 a night but many can’t afford this amount. Your monetary donation will help keep our doors open for families who need us most. Donations of items from our Wish List keep our House supplied with items such as snacks, cleaning products, sheets, towels, and more.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
For more than a year, we had to place a pause on our volunteer program. During this time, we missed our volunteers. To help us protect the vulnerable population of families we serve, we have begun to welcome back volunteers who have received the COVID-19 vaccination to provide direct, onsite help.
We are looking for volunteers with a passion for our mission and the flexibility to help with a variety of tasks. Volunteer applicants with availability during late afternoon/evening hours are on our volunteer wish list! There are also ways for everyone to be a part of providing comfort and hope to families through remote volunteer opportunities. Have some time and care to share with the House? You may request more information about volunteer opportunities at the House and Ronald McDonald Family Rooms by contacting volunteer@rmhde.org or calling our Volunteer Manager, Sara Funaiock, at 302-428-5340.
Pamela W. Cornforth
President & CEO
Perry Beberman
Board Chair
TOP FUNDING SOURCES:
Special Events: 14% Individuals: 46% Grants/Foundations: 14%
If I had to describe the House in one word, it would be peace. It gave us the peace of mind
knowing we could be together.
—Henry Merino, RMHDE Dad
SOCIAL MEDIA:
LEADERSHIP
PRESIDENT & CEO Pamela Cornforth
BOARD CHAIR Perry Beberman
BOARD VICE PRESIDENTS
Dave Hancox Keith Kepplinger Michele Meixel Stephen Mottola
SECRETARY/ CHAIR ELECT Kenneth C. Manne
TREASURER Christopher S. Marshall
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