An Intern’s Perspective: The Definition of Love and Teamwork

There are so many people who help run the volunteer programs, special events, house operations, and all parts in between. They are the definition of teamwork.

Make a Difference When You Shop at Macy’s Though Wednesday, Aug. 15

You can make a difference when you shop at Macy’s Lenox Square or Macy’s Northlake during The Big Give Back – Make Good Cents for Your Community round-up campaign. Now through Wednesday, Aug. 15, Macy’s customers can round up their purchases and donate their change (up to 99 cents) to one of three charities, including Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities. The charity which raises the most funds will receive a matching donation from Macy’s, up […]

2018 Volunteer of the Year, Mr. Tom Umstead

While most people his age are enjoying retirement, Tom Umstead is busier than ever — all in the service of others! Seven days a week, Tom devotes his time to Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities, helping securing in-kind and cash contributions, proving direct support to children and their families and advocating for the Charity. Tom’s calling is making people smile. He has been called amazing, a ray of sunshine, a volunteer legend, and an angel, […]

The House Saved My Family

On February 2, 2018, my husband and I anxiously awaited the arrival of our daughter, Jahira. We knew it was going to be a high-risk pregnancy when we found out she had a congenital diaphragmatic hernia and I would need to deliver her at the hospital in Macon, 45 minutes away from our home. Jahira was born by emergency cesarean and was rushed to the NICU immediately. After she was born we learned that Jahira […]

Free Tickets Available for McDonald’s Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour July 13

Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities is excited to serve as the Atlanta charity partner of the 12thannual McDonald’s Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour sponsored by Dr Pepper®. This FREE event – which stops in Atlanta on July 13, 2018 at the Word of Faith Family Worship Cathedral – features award-winning talent, including: Deitrick Haddon, Ricky Dillard, JJ Hairston, LéAndria Johnson, Todd Dulaney and Canton Jones. Legendary singer, songwriter and producer, Donald Lawrence will return as the tour’s music director. Tour […]