About Us

Who We Are

Established in 1988, Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC) of South Florida is a not-for profit organization dedicated to helping local children live happier, healthier and more productive lives by supporting healthcare and medical research programs, education and the arts, and civic and social programs.

Our Houses

The Ronald McDonald House® (RMH) is a temporary "home-away from home®" for families to find rest, support and time away from realities of the hospital procedures and routines in any Miami-Dade and Broward County pediatric medical facility.

In South Florida, there are
two Ronald McDonald Houses®.

Miami House

Opened its doors in 1981 and is located on the campus of the University of Miami / Jackson Memorial Medical Center.

Ronald McDonald House of Miami
1145 NW 14th Terrace
Miami, FL 33136
Phone: 305-324-5683 Fax: 305-324-5689
Email: rmhmiami@rmhcsouthflorida.org

Fort Lauderdale House

Opened its doors in 2004 and is located on the grounds of Broward General Center in Downtown Fort Lauderdale.

Ronald McDonald House of Fort Lauderdale
15 SE 15th Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Phone: 954-828-1822 Fax: 954-828-1824
Email: info@rmhcsouthflorida.org

Our dedicated staff and hundreds of caring volunteers provide support 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

The Story of the Ronald McDonald House

The first Ronald McDonald House opened in Philadelphia in 1974 as a response to one's family struggle to cope with their daughter's leukemia treatment. There are now more than 254 Houses throughout the world which provide a comfortable and supportive living environment for over 6,000 families each night. Each House is independently operated by a local board of trustees and is responsible for their own fundraising.

The Carey Family at Dinner