Our Story
Our Mission
The mission of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Connecticut and Western Massachusetts is to provide essential services that remove barriers, strengthen families, and promote healing when children need healthcare.
Together, our vision is a world where every family has what they need to ensure the best health outcomes for their children.
Our purpose is caring for families with children who are ill or injured.
Our Impact
Each year our Ronald McDonald House programs serve as a home away from home for hundreds of families from around the country and world. We’ve served over 25,000 families as their children seek essential healthcare, and we’ve helped families save nearly $2 million in hotel and food costs annually.
Our History
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Connecticut and Western Massachusetts (RMHC CTMA) has a proud legacy of supporting families with children facing medical challenges. Since its founding, the organization has served as a beacon of hope, providing comfort, care, and a home away from home during families' most difficult times.
A Timeline of Care and Compassion
- 1985: The first Ronald McDonald House in the region opened in New Haven, offering families a place to stay near hospitals while their children received critical medical care.
- 1988: Ronald McDonald House Charities of Connecticut and Western Massachusetts was created as part of the global Ronald McDonald House Charities network, solidifying its mission to support the health and well-being of children and their families in local communities.
- 1991: The Ronald McDonald House of Springfield opened, addressing the needs of families with critically ill or injured children seeking essential medical care in Western Massachusetts.
- 2013: To better serve families in our communities and combine resources to strengthen the brand, RMHC CTMA merged with the Ronald McDonald House of Springfield and the Ronald McDonald House of Connecticut. While each legacy entity continues to exist, the Chapter operates as the overarching organization supporting children through its Ronald McDonald House programs.
- 2017: The Ronald McDonald House of Connecticut relocated to a new, state-of-the-art facility directly across the street from Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital, ensuring even greater accessibility and support for families.
- 2024: The region’s first Ronald McDonald Family Room was established inside Baystate Children’s Hospital, providing caregivers a much-needed space for rest and respite within the hospital setting.
With each milestone, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Connecticut and Western Massachusetts has expanded its reach and deepened its commitment to keeping families together and supported during their most challenging times.
Make a difference for families in need
Every day, families face the challenge of having a child in the hospital, and your generosity helps Ronald McDonald House Charities of Connecticut and Western Massachusetts keep them together. Learn more about our programs and join our community of supporters.