Our History

Ronald McDonald House Charities 
The first Ronald McDonald House opened on October 15, 1975 in Philadelphia. Today, there are more than 380 Houses around the world.

Ronald McDonald House Pittsburgh
Because of the foresight and fortitude of a group of individuals, Ronald McDonald House Pittsburgh opened as the seventh House in the world on July 10, 1979. Opening with 10 rooms, today the House provides 74 family apartments.

Ronald McDonald House Morgantown
With the support of local physician Dr. William Neal, Ronald McDonald House Morgantown opened on October 9, 1990 with 16 rooms. The House is currently under construction to add 11 family rooms and renovate current family spaces.  

Two Homes, One Mission
Ronald McDonald House Pittsburgh and Ronald McDonald House Morgantown merged in January 2019, creating Ronald McDonald House Charities of Pittsburgh and Morgantown.

Ronald McDonald Care Mobile
In December 2000, the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile began providing pediatric medical care to children in underserved communities in the Greater Pittsburgh Region.