Ronald McDonald House New York

06/03/2026

Volunteer spotlight ❤️

Celebrating our Elmhurst Family Room volunteers: Donna, Manishi, Gloria, Gail, and Grethel!

Their hard work and dedication ensures our seamless support for the NICU, Pediatric Unit, and 2 Adolescent Behavioral Health Units.

# volunteering

05/27/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday for the 21st Annual Marsh Golf Outing!

From a beautiful day on the course to meaningful moments shared throughout the event, this outing was a wonderful reminder of the power of community coming together for families battling pediatric cancer and other serious illnesses.

We are deeply grateful to our sponsors, supporters, volunteers, and every golfer who helped make the day such a success.

Thank you to our title sponsor and our board members who joined us at the event, including Ray Tierney and our honoree, Bob Howe.

A special thank you to:
- Walter S. Tomenson III, Margret Ditolla, Scott Patterson, and Mike Sheehan of Marsh
- Tim McDougald of Victor Insurance
- Philip Meyers of .stanley

Your partnership and generosity make a lasting impact on the families we serve every day.

05/26/2026

Mental health support can begin with something as simple as feeling safe enough to rest. 💛

During Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re reflecting on "the first night" — the moment families arrive at Ronald McDonald House New York carrying fear, exhaustion, uncertainty, and hope all at once. For many families navigating pediatric illness, emotional wellness is deeply connected to having a place to stay together, access support, and find moments of stability during crisis.

At RMH-NY, we believe caring for families means caring for their emotional well-being, too. And we strive to create spaces where parents can breathe, children can simply be kids, and no one has to face difficult moments alone.

Read more: https://www.rmh-newyork.org/stories/the-first-night?c_src=fb_post_fy26_mentalhealth_may_blog&c_src2=fb_post_fy26_mentalhealth_may_blog&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=fy26_mentalhealth&utm_content=blog

For families arriving in crisis, the most important moment isn't the flight or the hospital visit. It's the first ten yards from the cab to our front door.

05/23/2026

Meet Zion ❤️ the newest NICU Graduate of our Family Room at NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County.

After 76 days in the NICU, baby Zion gets to go home! During that time, his parents Taysha and Winston used the Family Room almost daily while navigating a long and emotional hospital stay.

Moments like this remind us why the Family Room matters. It becomes more than just a space. It becomes part of a family’s journey, offering comfort, support, and a place to breathe during some of the hardest days.
 
Congratulations to baby Zion and parents Taysha and Winston.

05/20/2026

There was a little extra ❤️ around the House today.

As we celebrated the launch of our new brand, we did so with some of the people at the heart of our mission — the families we serve and the staff who support them each day.

05/20/2026

Same mission, more heart ❤️

Join us in celebrating the launch of our new brand! Today, we join Ronald McDonald Houses around the world with a unified brand that continues to put families at the heart of everything we do. While our look and feel have evolved, our mission remains unchanged. We will continue to be the House our families, partners, and supporters know and love.

Visit our website to see some exciting updates: www.rmh-newyork.org

05/19/2026

Keeping our eye on the ball ⚾️

Special night at the game thanks to our friends at ❤️

05/19/2026

In the words of John Starks, New York Knicks Legend & Garden of Dreams Board Member, Ronald McDonald House New York and Garden of Dreams are “the perfect match” with our missions aligning in a way that families battling serious illnesses can access opportunities that help them to feel normal and escape the hardship of their medical journey for just a moment while they enjoy a Knicks or Rangers game.

Watch the full interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4h--xpEy5Q&t=2s

05/19/2026

Bright colors, bold creativity, and flowers full of imagination 💮 This week, families created artwork inspired by Japanese artist, Yayoi Kusama, as part of our Art Series.