Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northeast Kansas

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Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northeast Kansas

RMHC-NEKS keeps families close to their hospitalized kids & the lifesaving medical care they need.

Topeka’s Ronald McDonald House offers guest families –
• Proximity to their hospitalized children
• A comfortable place to sleep
• Home-cooked meals and a fully-equipped double kitchen
• Gathering areas for families to relax
• Laundry facilities and WIFI access
• Ongoing support from staff, volunteers and other families
This is the House that love built. To sign up as a meal maker go to https://ww

w.signupgenius.com/go/10C0948AEA82AA0FDC16-meal
To sign up to Volunteer go to : https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0948AEA82AA0FDC16-volunteers

06/17/2026

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This week, we’re sharing a few simple ways you can make a big difference for families staying at the Ronald McDonald House. ❤️

We are currently in need of:
🧃 100% Juice Boxes
🧀 Cheese Crackers
🍪 Individual Cookies
🥜 Peanut Butter Crackers
🛒 Grocery Gift Cards
🍫 Pudding Cups

These grab-and-go snacks and essentials help provide comfort and convenience to families caring for their children during difficult times.

If you’re able to donate, your kindness goes a long way in helping us keep families close when they need it most 💛

📍 Drop-off details: 825 SW Buchanan St., Topeka, KS 66606

Thank you for supporting our mission and making our House feel like home! 🏠💞

06/16/2026

A big thank you to our amazing volunteers from Polo Custom Products for providing dinner for our families tonight! 💛

They prepared a delicious meal of chicken & rice casserole, steamed broccoli and carrots, fresh dinner rolls, and a variety of cookies.

Your kindness and generosity help make the House feel a little more like home for the families we serve. We are so grateful for your support! ❤️

06/15/2026

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“The sun himself is weak when he first rises; and gathers strength and courage as the day goes on.” — Charles Dickens ☀️

At RMHC, we’re reminded every day that strength doesn’t have to start big. It grows—moment by moment, step by step. The families we serve show incredible courage, even on the hardest mornings, and as each day unfolds, that strength shines brighter.

Remember, it’s okay to start small. Keep going—you’re stronger than you know. 💪

06/14/2026

Living in joy doesn’t mean life is always easy—it means choosing to find light even in the hardest moments.

At RMHC, we see joy every day in the laughter of a child, the comfort of a warm meal, and the quiet strength of families supporting one another. Joy lives in small moments—shared smiles, kind gestures, and the reminder that no one walks this journey alone.

Today, we invite you to pause, breathe, and embrace the joy around you—no matter how big or small. 💕

06/12/2026

🌟 Welcome to the RMHC Family, Bobbi Mangas! 🌟

We are thrilled to welcome Bobbi Mangas as our new Director of House Operations at Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northeast Kansas!

She brings with her decades of professional experience, including 21 years with an electrical contractor and a long-standing career with American Family Insurance since 2009.

A familiar face to many, Bobbi has been a passionate volunteer in the Topeka community for years. Her involvement includes Big Brothers Big Sisters, Relay for Life/American Cancer Society, Topeka North Outreach, Special Olympics—and, of course, our very own Ronald McDonald House! For Bobbi, stepping into this role is truly a dream come true: being able to do what she loves every day.

Outside of work, Bobbi enjoys life with her husband, Brad, and their beloved black labradoodle, Stormy. Brad is a talented nature and landscape photographer, and you may even recognize his work displayed in our House.

Please join us in giving Bobbi a warm RMHC welcome—we’re so excited for the heart, experience, and passion she brings to our House! ❤️

06/11/2026

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Today we’re feeling extra sweet thanks to our friends at Nothing Bundt Cakes! 🎂

They surprised our House with a delicious White Chocolate Raspberry Bundt Cake, bringing smiles (and full hearts!) to our guest families. Moments like these—simple, thoughtful, and full of kindness—mean so much to the families who call RMHC their home-away-from-home during difficult times.

Thank you, Nothing Bundt Cakes, for sharing your generosity and helping us create a little extra joy this week. 💕

06/10/2026

It's ! Help us keep our pantry stocked so families can focus on what matters most—their child’s care. This week, we’re in need of a few grab-and-go essentials:
🥣 Granola & protein bars
🍓 Fruit snacks
🧃 100% juice boxes
💧 Bottled water
🥣 Paper bowls

These simple items make a big difference for families who rely on convenient, comforting snacks during long days at the hospital.

If you’d like to help, donations can be dropped off at [insert location details] or you can shop our Amazon Wish List: https://a.co/0d4SmHIM.

Thank you for supporting the families we serve—your kindness helps create a home-away-from-home. ❤️🏡

06/09/2026

🎉 Happy Birthday, April! 🎉

Today we’re celebrating our amazing Director of Business Operations, April Sidesinger! 💙 Her dedication, leadership, and passion help keep everything running smoothly and make a meaningful impact on our mission every single day.

Please join us in wishing April a very happy birthday filled with joy, appreciation, and a little time to celebrate!🎂

06/08/2026

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Supporting someone else’s success will never ruin yours—it only makes our community stronger. 💙

At Topeka's Ronald McDonald House, we see every day how encouragement, kindness, and lifting each other up create space for brighter futures for families when they need it most. When we celebrate others, we build hope together.

Let’s start the week by cheering someone on, offering a helping hand, or sharing a kind word. You never know the impact your support can have. 🌟

04/17/2026

Family is not a visitor, they stick around for the long haul. Family stays, and Ronald McDonald House stays with them.

When a child is seriously ill or injured, a parent carries a strength they never knew they had. Inspired by a real letter from Karl, a dad who stayed at a Ronald McDonald House, this film, told through a father’s eyes, captures the quiet moments of courage, love, and hope that Ronald McDonald House provides for caregivers across their child’s medical journey.

Learn more at ronaldmcdonaldhouse.org

03/30/2026

The McDonald's All American Class of 2026 started Games Week with families at the Ronald McDonald House in Phoenix, decorating cookies, dancing, and playing alongside children and their families.

Moments like these bring connection, joy, and a sense of normalcy when it’s needed most.

Thank you for supporting our mission and for brining smiles to our families at Ronald McDonald House Central and Northern Arizona! ❤️🏀

03/10/2026

When a family has a child that is ill or injured, being together matters.

Ronald McDonald House helps families stay close, not only to the care their child needs, but to each other. Our programs provide stability and holistic support that reduce burdens during some of life's most challenging times.

03/06/2026

Today, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Audrey Evans, the visionary and co-founder of the first Ronald McDonald House. She believed that a sick child is a sick family, and that philosophy guides the work of Ronald McDonald House today, ensuring that the entire family receives the holistic support they need in order to focus on what matters most: the health and healing of their child.

03/03/2026

Our Ronald McDonald House programs provide families with all the comforts of home, all just steps away from the hospital. Families can experience essential rest and a sense of normalcy, giving families the ability to prioritize their child's health and healing.

02/16/2026

Notes on a piano. Hands reaching for the same keys. Families, together.

In the midst of hospital visits and uncertainty, Ronald McDonald House offfers families space to find comfort in connection and joy in quiet moments. ❤️🎶

02/11/2026

Across our 1,000+ programs around the world, volunteers show up every day to help families stay.

Whether preparing dinner, welcoming families at the front desk, or just being there to talk after a long day at the hospital, their support helps transform Ronald McDonald House programs into places of healing and hope ❤️

01/26/2026

At Ronald McDonald House, we know that families are strongest together. By providing holistic care and comfort, we help families to focus on what matters most: the health and healing of their child.

01/22/2026

In between long days at the hospital, moments like these make all the difference. At Ronald McDonald House, families can slow down, rest, play, and simply be together, because healing happens best when your family is near ❤️

01/08/2026

Keeping families together strengthens care. Beyond lodging, Ronald McDonald House offers emotional support, community, and a space for families to find rest and healing near the hospital.

01/05/2026

A new year begins, bringing new hopes, new challenges, and the same promise to keep families close to the care they need. 💛

12/05/2025

A family’s presence can offer strength, stability, and hope during the most challenging times. At Ronald McDonald House, we help families stay close to their child—and to one another—through every step of their healthcare journey.

Address

825 SW Buchanan Street
Topeka, KS
66606

Website

http://www.rmhcneks.org/

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