Ronald McDonald House New York

Ronald McDonald House New York
Founded 1978
Type Children's 501(c)(3) charity
Location
Coordinates 40°46′05″N 73°57′17″W / 40.768173°N 73.95463°W / 40.768173; -73.95463Coordinates: 40°46′05″N 73°57′17″W / 40.768173°N 73.95463°W / 40.768173; -73.95463
Key people
 Ruth C. Browne, SD, President and CEO (2016)
Revenue
$11.8 million (2011)[1]
Website www.rmh-newyork.org

Ronald McDonald House New York (RMH-New York) is a children's 501(c)(3) charity located at 405 East 73rd Street (between First Avenue and York Avenue), on the Upper East Side in Manhattan in New York City.[2][3] It provides temporary accommodation for the families of hospitalized children, and is the largest facility of its type in the world.[4]

The House was officially incorporated in 1978.[5] It is in a $24 million, 11-story, 79,000-square-foot (7,300 m2) red brick building that was built in 1989 by the Spector Group.[5][6][7] It has a glass-walled garden on the ninth floor.[7] A "Fred Lebow Room" has been dedicated at the House.[8]

The House has provided support to over 25,000 families from over 70 countries in its 84 suites.[4][5] The services are provided to families at a nominal fee.[2]

As of 2013, the President & Chief Executive Officer was William T. Sullivan.[9]

The House accepts and relies upon 350 volunteers, as well as canine volunteers, in addition to its full-time staff.[1][10][11]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 http://www.rmh-newyork.org/document.doc?id=170
  2. 1 2 "Our History – Ronald McDonald House New York". Rmh-newyork.org. Retrieved January 10, 2013.
  3. ↑ "Ways To Give – Ronald McDonald House New York". Rmh-newyork.org. Retrieved January 10, 2013.
  4. 1 2 "Press Release – Ronald McDonald House New York" (Press release). Rmh-newyork.org. Retrieved January 10, 2013.
  5. 1 2 3 "Fast Facts – Ronald McDonald House New York". Rmh-newyork.org. Archived from the original on May 25, 2014. Retrieved January 10, 2013.
  6. ↑ Norval White; Elliot Willensky; Fran Leadon (2010). AIA Guide to New York City. Oxford University Press. ISBN 9780195383867. Retrieved January 10, 2013.
  7. 1 2 "New York Magazine". December 7, 1992. Retrieved January 10, 2013.
  8. ↑ Ron Rubin (2004). Anything For A T-shirt: Fred Lebow And The New York City Marathon, The World's Greatest Footrace. Syracuse University Press. ISBN 9780815608066. Retrieved January 10, 2013.
  9. ↑ "Staff – Ronald McDonald House New York". Rmh-newyork.org. Retrieved January 10, 2013.
  10. ↑ Richard Laemer (2002). Native's Guide to New York: Advice With Attitude for People Who Live Here—And Visitors We Like. W. W. Norton & Company. ISBN 9780393322880. Retrieved January 10, 2013.
  11. ↑ Timothy Harper (2004). Doing Good: Inspirational Stories Of Everyday Americans At Home And At Work. iUniverse. ISBN 9780595317882. Retrieved January 10, 2013.
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