Who We Are

Since 1980, the Ronald McDonald House of Durham has offered a comforting home away from home and a community of support for seriously-ill children and their families.  Our programs provide families with the comforts of home –private bedrooms, inviting community spaces, home-cooked meals and a stocked kitchen, a playroom, computer room and laundry facilities – as well as a network of support through interactions with other families, staff and volunteers. 

Families with a sick child face immense emotional, physical and financial challenges. Knowing that the Ronald McDonald House of Durham will be there to support them in a safe and caring environment helps to alleviate some these challenges. 

  • Our Mission

    Built with love, the Ronald McDonald House of Durham offers a comforting home away from home and a community of support for seriously-ill children and their families.

  • Our Vision

    Offering love, sharing comfort, inspiring community, sustaining hope

  • History

    The Ronald McDonald House of Durham opened its doors on February 1, 1980. It was the first House in North Carolina, the thirteenth in the nation, and the first to open without the support of a professional football team. At the time, it was the only House of its kind to be developed and...

  • Our Leaders

    Staff: Oie Osterkamp , Executive Director Nancy Arne Jones , Senior Director of Development & Communications Jessica Maynard , Director of Operations Mitzi Viola , Director of Development Karen Morgan , Family Room Manager Holly Hutchinson ,...

  • Ronald McDonald House Charities

    Ronald McDonald House Charities:  Our Global Network A decade after the first House opened in Philadelphia, Ronald McDonald House Charities was founded to carry out the work of what, ultimately, has become one of the most far-reaching non-profit organizations in the world. Dedicated in...

  • Partnership with McDonald's

    Ronald McDonald House Charities Ronald McDonald House Charities is a non-profit organization with local chapters currently operating in 51 countries and regions. Each local Ronald McDonald House is a separate public charity, operated by a local Board of Directors. Understanding the...