Our Relationship with McDonald’s
As a non-profit, we rely on the support of our entire community – both individuals and businesses. Since helping to launch the first Ronald McDonald House in 1974 with the proceeds from the Shamrock Shake, McDonald’s has played a vital role in the growth and continued success of RMHC around the world.
Locally, the McDonald’s Owner/Operators of the Three Rivers Co-Op — representing over 150 regional McDonald’s stores – have been collaborating with RMHC Pittsburgh and Morgantown to bring comfort to families traveling to the area for their child’s medical care. As a founding partner, the Co-Op Owner Operators have been supporting the Charity’s mission for over 45 years by:
- Serving on the Charity board of directors and event committees
- Organizing and promoting local promotional and fundraising events
- Donating directly to the Charity through fundraising campaigns, Charity sponsorships, in-kind donations, and personal donations
Every time you visit a local participating McDonald’s restaurant you support RMHC Pittsburgh and Morgantown by:
- Purchasing a Happy Meal
- Rounding-Up your order or dropping spare coins and bills into the donation canisters
Our partnership with McDonald’s is strong but no one organization or individual alone can fund our operating budget so we rely on a diverse pool of supporters, friends, and resources to impact countless lives every year.
We are incredibly fortunate to have the support of committed partners like McDonald’s. Their generosity given through time, resources and advocacy has helped provide families a safe and supportive community near their sick child for over four decades. – Eleanor Reigel, CEO RMHC Pittsburgh and Morgantown
