Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Intermountain Area

To serve as a "home away from home" for families of seriously ill children who travel long distances to receive medical treatment at local hospitals.

Description:
Few medical crises are more devastating or frightening than a child with a life-threatening disease or an unexpected injury or illness. Few situations place greater stress on parents and families. And while tremendous advances have been made in treating seriously ill children, the families’ financial and emotional burdens remain. The Ronald McDonald House was created to help ease some of these burdens and is the only charity of its kind in our region.

Without Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Intermountain Area, many families would have nowhere to turn. The Salt Lake Ronald McDonald House is the cornerstone of our organization, providing a home-away-from-home for more than 1,800 families annually while their children are being treated at Primary Children’s Medical Center, Shriner’s Hospital, University of Utah Medical Center or LDS Hospital.

The Ronald McDonald House is a home for forty-five families each night. . .a place where they can break away from the hospital, yet be available at a moment’s notice. . .or a place where children being treated as out-patients can live with their parents, brothers and sisters. Just as important, it is a place where parents can meet and talk with other families who are experiencing some of the same fears and concerns, and establish a mutual support system so critically needed at this time.

History:
Since our opening in 1988, we have served 30,000 families from all over the world. The cost of housing families is approximately $60 per night. Families are asked to share in the cost of their stay by contributing $15 per night; however, their extensive medical expenses often preclude even this modest amount. No family is turned away because of an inability to pay.

We depend upon charitable donations and volunteer support from many individuals, corporations and foundations for our continued existence. We are deeply grateful for the support of our community as RMHC receives no government funding, but relies on the generosity of the private sector.

Contact person: Liza Springmeyer, (phone), (email)

Main office number: (801) 363-4663
Office fax number: (801) 363-0092

Address:

935 East South Temple Salt Lake City, UT 84102 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.rmhslc.org

Directions:

The House is located on the corner of N Street and South Temple on the East side of the Sinclair gas station. Upon arrival to the House, enter at the North door off the parking lot behind the House and. . . (more)

Last updated on September 1, 2009