Who We Are

Since 1980, the Ronald McDonald House of Durham has allowed families to focus on the health and well being of their critically ill children by keeping families together who are in need of a community of hope, comfort, and empathy.  Our programs provide families with the comforts of home –private bedrooms, inviting community spaces, daily home-cooked meals and stocked kitchen, a play room, computer room and laundry facilities – as well as a network of support through interactions with other families, staff and volunteers. 

Families with critically ill children face immense emotional, physical and financial challenges; knowing that Ronald McDonald House of Durham will be there to support them in a safe and caring environment helps to alleviate some these challenges. 

  • Mission

    Mission The Ronald McDonald House of Durham allows families to focus on the health and wellbeing of their critically ill children by keeping families together who are in need of a community of hope, comfort and empathy. Vision "A home away from home" - growing to serve more families.

  • History

    The Ronald McDonald House of Durham (RMHD) 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...

  • Staff and Board

    Staff: David Knobeloch , Director of Operations Vanessa Nelson , Director of Development Karen Morgan , Family Room Manager Jessica Maynard , Family Services Manager and Volunteer Coordinator Lindsay Hege , Special Events Manager Jessica Johnson , Development...

  • McDonalds Partnership

    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...