Our House

The Ronald McDonald House of Durham has 29 bedrooms, including 7 long-term bone marrow transplant suites, as well as an offsite apartment for long term stays.  Our House offers families the amenities of home – a fully stocked kitchen, inviting dining area, computers and wireless internet access, laundry facilities and a play room and library.  Our Housing program also offers these additional services to relieve stress and provide emotional support to families:

  • Daily Meal Program provided by groups and individual volunteers;
  • Tutor Program provided in conjunction with the hospital to ensure children receiving treatment do not fall behind academically;
  • Activities Program includes weekly Bingo games, arts and crafts nights, outings to local events such as Carolina Hurricanes, Duke Basketball and Durham Bulls games, theatre productions, museum exhibits, etc.;
  • Pet Therapy Program with certified and trained therapy animals and their volunteer handlers;
  • Volunteer transportation services to help families run errands like pharmacy visits and grocery shopping;
  • Special activities and meals around holidays.

Resident families say that the emotional support from other families in similar situations is one of the most appreciated gifts of the House and Family Room.

Volunteers are welcome at the Ronald McDonald House of Durham. To find out more about serving as a volunteer, contact Jessica Maynard at 919-286-9305 or jessica.maynard@ronaldhousedurham.org