The Ronald McDonald House of Charlottesville is the only organization that provides a temporary home-away- from-home for families whose children are receiving treatment for a serious illness or injury in Charlottesville. In an effort to lessen the burden, reduce stress, keep the family intact, and enhance the quality of life for these families, we provide affordable housing in a caring home-like atmosphere. Annually, we host between 800 and 1,000 family stays each year. A stay could be an overnight visit or stretch to last many, many months. Families travel from across the state, from different states and even from overseas to receive medical treatment for their child.

RMHC Charlottesville was incorporated in 1981 as the Hearthstone Children's Corporation by a group of concerned citizens, physicians, local churches, and hospital employees. In 1988, Hearthstone House became the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Charlottesville. It is administered by a dedicated staff and an active Board of Directors. The House is always looking for new friends, financial supporters, and volunteers to help it in its vital mission within the Charlottesville community.

How We Fulfill Our Mission:
   - Our House provides rooms for families 365 days of the year.
   - We serve the entire family with space for up to four family members in most 
      rooms.
   - We often provide a meal a day for every resident generously donated and 
      prepared by community group volunteers; we have other food supplies 
      available for other meals.
   - UVA assists us by providing shuttle transportation to and from the hospital for 
     residents.
   - We offer a host of services and activities to make our families’ stay as 
      enjoyable as possible.
   - We connect families with other people who care and understand what they’re 
      going through.
   - We partner with community and corporate sponsors to fund the portion of 
      each night’s stay not covered by the family’s contribution.

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