A strong mind. A strong body. And a safe, supportive place to grow. These are things that every child needs - and deserves.

Helping to provide these things is what we do.

The Ronald McDonald House® of Memphis (RMH) is its own 501( c ) 3 charity, and while it proudly serves St. Jude families, it is not a St. Jude facility.  The RMH must raise its own funds through donations and special events to support the $2 million plus per year operating budget.  In addition to operating expenses, the House took on an expansion debt in 1999 to accommodate other families in need; we are still working to pay down this debt.  Another major misconception about the Ronald McDonald House is that it is operated by the McDonald’s Corporation.  While McDonald’s Corporation along with our local Owner/Operators are very generous to the House, we only receive about 9% of our total operating budget from these entities. At the Ronald McDonald House, families can sleep in a warm bed, take a shower in their private bathroom and prepare and eat meals in a spacious, cheerful kitchen. Families, also, have access to a fitness room, meditation room, one of three laundry rooms, a park with playground, a basketball court, and a pavilion. More importantly, families find the support and comfort of others who share the experience of having a very sick child.  All families stay free of charge.