Ronald McDonald House of Dallas Family Assistance Foundation

Ronald McDonald House of Dallas Family Assistance Foundation (FAF) supports the Ronald McDonald House of Dallas (RMHD) by owning the RMHD home-away-from-home for seriously ill or injured children and their families. The House has 77 guest bedrooms, 6 long-term stay suites, and 6 transplant apartments. The transplant apartments are used for children who have received bone marrow, stem cell, or organ transplants who, post transplant, must remain close to the hospital and in an isolated environment. In addition to the bedrooms and suites, the House has many common areas including a library, arts and crafts room, play room, game room, community room, teen room, media room, chapel and meditation garden, splash pad and large outdoor play areas. Additionally the FAF maintains an assistance fund for the benefit of the residents of the Ronald McDonald House. Family Assistance to residents of the RMHD who qualify includes scholarships for former patients, their siblings and parents, cab fare to and from the hospital or airport, and when necessary, assistance with funeral expenses. In 2023 the Family Assistance Foundation provided college scholarships totaling $14,000 to six former patients and family members. The FAF also provides recreational outings and hotel expenses when RMHD cannot accommodate families.