Through the Eyes of an Intern

  I spent my first summer as a “working girl” as an intern at Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities (ARMHC). This was the best first job experience I could have ever hoped for. However, I first fell in love with the Charity when I was very young. My father has supported the Charity for many years, and I grew to know the mission of ARMHC over time. It makes my heart happy that families and […]

Meet the Blocker Family!

On September 26, 2016 a 30,000 pound bucket truck hit 16-year-old Tori Blocker’s car, completely destroying it. When EMS arrived, they pronounced Tori dead, but as they rolled her over, she gasped for breath and was life-flighted to Memorial Hospital in Savannah. Due to a traumatic brain injury and multiple broken bones, Tori spent a month in the Memorial ICU. At the start of the new year she was transferred to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta […]

Happy Tails visits our Families

Several times a month, our Atlanta Ronald McDonald Houses are visited by a very special group of volunteers. These four-legged friends are known as Happy Tails. These dogs, cats and rabbits travel around the Atlanta area to local hospitals, nursing homes, special-needs programs, and many other locations to serve as therapy animals for children and families. The mission of this non-profit organization is to “share the unconditional love of pets with people of all ages […]

Pony Up For A Cause: Mother’s Day Polo Match

Looking for something fun for Mother’s Day? Celebrate mom’s special day at the Atlanta Polo Club’s Mother’s Day Match on Sunday, May 14, 2017! Pony Up For A Cause at the Atlanta Polo Club and support our families. There will be special gifts for all moms and a fun gift basket raffle! Grab your blankets and chairs and head on over for a great event while supporting Atlanta RMHC. Purchase your tickets today: www.ponyupforacause.org

Volunteer Spotlight: David Sullivan

“Being able to walk away each week feeling that I made an impact on the families is the best part of volunteering.”- David Sullivan David started volunteering at our House near Egleston in October 2016 after retiring and wanting to donate his time to an organization he felt passionate about. Once he discovered Atlanta RMHC, he knew our Houses would be the perfect fit. David originally signed up to be one of our “Kitchen Kings,” […]