Stories

Monday, July 14, 2014

Bob Hudson Community Room

Looking for a place to hold your next offsite meeting or need a place for your community group to meet? The Bob Hudson Community Room at Ronald McDonald House of Memphis is great meeting space and is free to use. Contact Jackie Doyle at 901-312-7473 or jackie@rmhc-memphis.org for more information. Read More
Posted by John Parie at Monday, July 14, 2014

Tuesday, July 8, 2014

Stock the Kitchens Drive

Last year 804 families stayed at Ronald McDonald House of Memphis. That’s a lot of breakfasts, lunches and dinners prepared in our two kitchens throughout the year.  All of that wear and tear means we are in constant need of new kitchen appliances, utensils and dishes. Help stock the kitchens by purchasing items from our Target and Amazon wish lists.  Target Wish List Amazon Wish List Shipping Address Attn: Sherri Maxey 535 Alabama Ave. Memphis, TN 38105 Read More
Posted by John Parie at Tuesday, July 8, 2014

Tuesday, July 8, 2014

Volunteer Spotlight: Barbara Grimes

Barbara Grimes is a Ronald McDonald House of Memphis volunteer. She has been volunteering at Ronald McDonald House of Memphis for seven years. Barbara is the founder of G.A.L.S. (Girls at Leisure Society). The group’s focus is to fellowship with friends and volunteer in the community. Barbara and the G.A.L.S. work the 9am – 1pm volunteer shift on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Saturday of each month, host breakfast and conduct pantry cleaning/supply closet organizing... Read More
Posted by John Parie at Tuesday, July 8, 2014

Tuesday, July 8, 2014

Ronald McDonald House of Memphis Opens Two New Apartments

Ronald McDonald House of Memphis recently added two 2-bedroom apartments to the facility, increasing the number of families that can be served each night to 53 from 51. Each apartment has two bedrooms and one bathroom, a full kitchen, living room, dining area and washer/dryer. The renovation was made possible by converting an attached 2 bedroom/2 bath apartment that had been a resident manager’s unit. “The two new apartments have been a wonderful addition to Ronald McDonald House of... Read More
Posted by John Parie at Tuesday, July 8, 2014

  • “I need to think about him first” Nov 19
    Brandon has Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL). He was diagnosed in 2013 and treated in Honduras for a few years. Then he and his mother, Carmen, came to Memphis. They have lived in Ronald McDonald Hou...
  • “You are a huge part of our journey” Sep 21
    Jenny says to Ronald McDonald House of Memphis , “Thank you from the bottom of our hearts – if it wasn’t for you guys we would worry about where we are going to live. You are a hu...
  • August Parents Night In Sep 11
    Supergirl came and recruited another supergirl at our August Parents Night In!  Batman was flying around, too, as they helped lead our two scavenger hunt teams!  Parents enjoyed trivia by t...
  • UniverSoul Circus Performed Sep 11
     It was a circus down here at the RMH!  UniverSoul Circus, that is!  Our families were treated to some private performances from the cast of the UniverSoul Circus!  Dancers, acrob...