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A world where every family has what they need to ensure the best health outcomes for their children.
At Ronald McDonald House Atlanta, we provide essential services that remove barriers, strengthen families, and promote healing when children need healthcare.
The Atlanta area McDonald’s restaurants and owner/operators provide unwavering support in our efforts to give children support, stability and the best medicine of all – their families by their side.
The leadership team, including the Board of Directors, the Advisory Council and staff, is instrumental in ensuring that the families we serve have the assistance, care and comfort they need to be able to offer their support during their child’s time of need.
Since 1979, Ronald McDonald House Atlanta has provided comfort and care to families when they needed it most.
We believe the diverse backgrounds, cultures and experiences of our organization are essential to delivering compassionate care and support to families when they need it most. Our strength lies in our diversity, and we are united by a shared commitment to inclusion and belonging. We remain unwavering in our dedication to this core value.

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Save the date for our annual Red Jacket Golf Classic on May 4th at the award-winning Golf Club of Georgia! ⛳ By registering you get a VIP experience with a round of golf and a post-tournament reception, all benefiting Ronald McDonald House Atlanta families. ❤️ Secure your foursome today by visiting the link in our bio!

It's moments like these that remind us just how much of an impact our staff, volunteers, and donors have on the families we serve. ❤️ The small gesture of a home-cooked meal can brighten up a family's day while they're going through unthinkable circumstances. Interested in helping support the families we serve? Visit the link in our bio!

This holiday season, families need you more than ever. ❤️ For most families, the holidays are a time to be home and together. For families like Kainan’s, the holiday season looks very different. Your donation can make an extraordinary difference for families spending their holidays far from home. Donate today at the link in our bio.

Happy Halloween from Ronald McDonald House Atlanta! 🎃 We put our staff's creativity to the test for our Trunk or Treat event and they delivered! 🧛🏼

Our staff Trunk or Treat for families was so fun! 🎃👻✨

Ever wonder where your spare change goes when you Round-Up at McDonald's? 100% of donations made in McDonald’s restaurants support the mission of Ronald McDonald House: to remove barriers, strengthen families and promote healing when children need healthcare. Last year alone, $76 million US dollars were donated by customers, which could help provide 760,000 restful nights for families near their child’s hospital. Your spare change can truly make an impact on families in need. ❤️ You can Round-Up in the store, at the drive-thru, and on the mobile app!

Thank you to everyone who came out to Rockin' the House last week! 🎸 With your support we raised $40,000 to support families with ill or injured children receiving treatment in Atlanta. ❤️

A cup of coffee is more than just a warm beverage to our families. Sometimes it's a moment to themselves amidst the chaos of long days at the hospital with their child. ☕ No matter where a parent takes their coffee, it provides a moment of comfort in their day. Shop our Wishlist to provide our families with fuel for their day by visiting the link in our bio!

When a family stays with us we provide them with the things they need so that they can focus on their ill or injured child. No matter if they stay with us for one night or an entire year, we ensure they have the essentials to make our Houses feel like their home away from home. 🏠 It's because of our wonderful donors and supporters that we can provide families with these things at no cost. ❤️ Consider making a gift today by clicking the link in our bio! #FamilyStays

What a night! ❤️ Thank you to the over 350 people who attended Gather with Heart and helped us raise over $500,000 to support families with ill or injured children receiving care in Atlanta. That's 2,286 nights of rest for families staying at our Houses! It's because of your support that we're able to serve even more families better. Thank YOU! 🫶🏼 Thank you to our presenting sponsors @thecocacolaco and @cocacolaunited

Fall is in the air at Ronald McDonald House Atlanta! 🍁🎃🍂

Gather with Heart was such a fun night of dancing, foods from around the globe, community, and supporting families with ill or injured children! 🫶🏼❤️🪩✨ A big thank you to everyone who attended and made this night such a success! Thank you to @stregisatl for hosting us and @thecocacolaco and @cocacolaunited for being our presenting sponsors of the night!

“There are moments in life that forever change your family, and for ours, the Ronald McDonald House has become more than just a place to stay—it has become a place of comfort, hope, and kindness during some of our hardest days.” These are the words of Krystal, grandmother to Kamden who has Cystic Fibrosis. Kamden’s baby brother, Kove, has also faced health challenges after being born at just 33 weeks. These circumstances led to Kamden’s family needing to stay at Ronald McDonald House Atlanta. While staying with us, Kamden was going to be turning 3. So, we partnered with @zooatl to give Kamden a special birthday celebration he wouldn’t forget. 🐅❤️ “For a few precious hours, hospital rooms, medical equipment, and uncertainty were replaced with laughter, animals, adventure, and pure childhood joy. He explored the zoo with the biggest smile on his face and even got to go zip-lining—something he still talks about with excitement. Watching him simply be a happy little boy was a gift our entire family desperately needed,” says Krystal. “When families are living in survival mode, it’s easy to forget what normal feels like. The Ronald McDonald House reminded us that even in the middle of fear and uncertainty, there is still room for joy, compassion, and unforgettable memories.”

When families stay with us we strive to be their home away from home. 🤍 While families manage the stress of their ill or injured child receiving care far from home we provide them with a comforting place to stay, warm meals to eat, and a caring community of support. #FamilyStays

Thank you to @gtadpi for cooking meals for our families and for their constant support of our mission! 🩵🤍

"This was my daughter’s second time staying at Ronald McDonald House Atlanta. She had a cranial surgery and has had to have two heart procedures so far. Ronald McDonald House Atlanta has helped my family tremendously when we have to drive 4 hours to Atlanta. We are able to stay close while she is in the hospital. They have treated us so well and taken the burden away of finding hotels and places to eat. Thank you so much for treating us like family!" - a Ronald McDonald House Atlanta mom ❤️

Life for the Ormes family changed on a dime like so many lives of families facing childhood cancer does. They were suddenly thrown into a whirlwind of emotional strain, urgent decisions, and sudden life changes that creates an overwhelming weight. On top of all of this they shouldn't have to worry about what meals they'll eat, where they'll stay, or if they can be by their child's side as they undergo treatment. Your donation gives the necessities to families with ill or injured children so that they can focus on being there for their child. 💛 As Childhood Cancer Awareness Month comes to a close be the reason a family can stay together by donating at the link in our bio. #ChildhoodCancerAwareness

Thank you to everyone who attended our annual Men's Night Out dinner at Bones Restaurant! 🍽️ With your help, we raised over $16,000 to support families with ill or injured children receiving care in Atlanta. These events show just how impactful a community can be when they come together for a good cause. ❤️

The tea is... we need gifts to give to our families this holiday season! Give families with children receiving healthcare far away from home a magical holiday season by shopping our Holiday Wish Lists! Shop our curated Amazon or Target lists and ship the items directly to our Houses just in time for the holiday season! 🎅🏼 Click the link in our bio to view the lists!

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. 💛 Childhood cancer affects far more families than most people realize and Hematology/ Oncology remains our top diagnosis of the patients staying with us. 🎗️ This month is about raising awareness around Childhood Cancer and honoring the families affected by it. Your donation means that a child with cancer is able to have their family by their side as they receive life-saving care. 🫶 Donate by clicking the link in our bio! #ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth #ChildhoodCancer #PediatricCancer

Thank you for another successful Wine & Fries event! 🍷🍟 Together we raised nearly $37,000 to support families with ill or injured children recovering at Ronald McDonald House Atlanta. That's 162 nights of rest provided from your support! ❤️

Thank you to the Alabama A&M Student Ambassadors for participating in a Chef-Led Meal Experience where they served a meal to the families staying with us. 🍽️ Meal groups are essential in feeding the families at our Houses and take the burden off of those with ill or injured children receiving treatment in Atlanta. A warm meal provides comfort to families who are facing unimaginable circumstances. ❤️

Just because a child is battling childhood cancer or any other serious illness doesn’t mean they should have their childhood taken away from them. Ronald McDonald House Atlanta provides seriously ill or injured children with a place to play, connect, learn, and thrive amidst their healthcare journey. We also make it a space that serves siblings and parents, so that the whole family can support each other. 💛 Learn more about what we do and how you can help support families by visiting the link in our bio. #childhoodcancerawareness #familystays

Drive away in a brand-new 2026 BMW while making a difference for families in need. Purchase a raffle ticket for your chance to win your choice of a 2026 BMW and help provide comfort, care, and housing for families with sick or seriously injured children staying at Ronald McDonald House Charities of Atlanta. ❤️ Get your ticket today before they sell out: winabmw.com

You've got mail! 💌 Keep an eye out for an invite to our upcoming Gather with Heart event! Join us for an unforgettable evening on October 9th at @stregisatl and enjoy culinary experiences, live entertainment, dancing, and an espresso martini bar, all in support of our families. Learn more by clicking the link in our bio and then Upcoming Events!

Maggie is one of more than 15,000 children in the U.S. who will be diagnosed with cancer this year. When a parent hears the words “your child has cancer” their entire world is instantly flipped upside down. Ronald McDonald House Atlanta takes away the stress and worry of having to find a place to stay near treatment, figuring out what to eat, and not knowing where to find support. We provide all these things and more so that family can focus on matters most: their child. Your donation ensures parents can focus on getting their sick or injured child the treatment they need to get better. 💛 Donate by clicking the link in our bio!

Your donation means families with ill or injured children receiving care in Atlanta have food to eat. ❤️ Help fill our pantries by clicking the link in our bio!

At just 7 years old, Levi has already shown incredible strength. After living with sickle cell disease since birth, he is now on the road to recovery following a life-saving bone marrow transplant, thanks in part to his brother Bryson, who was a donor match. The Johnson family has been staying in one of our Transplant Suites which provides them with a safe place for Levi to rest and recover. Staying at the House not only allows Levi his own space to recover with family, it also provides a place for him to play with his brother, participate in school remotely, and return to a sense of normalcy. September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month and we're proud to support families like the Johnson's in their road to recovery. ❤️ #SickleCellAwarenessMonth

What if your next car could change lives? 🚘 Purchase a ticket for the 2026 BMW Raffle and you could win a brand-new BMW. Better yet, your support helps provide comfort, care, and a place to stay for families with sick or seriously injured children. ❤️ Enter before tickets sell out by clicking the link in our bio!

At just 3 years old, Maggie is courageously fighting a rare and aggressive childhood cancer. When Maggie’s parents received her diagnosis, their world changed in an instant. Suddenly, life became filled with chemotherapy, daily radiation treatments, and overnight hospital stays, all hours away from their home. When they were connected to Ronald McDonald House Atlanta, so many unknowns were answered for them. They found more than a place to sleep. They found a sense of normalcy, comfort, and community during the hardest season of their lives. September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and your gift can provide a home away from home for families facing the unimaginable. Help ensure no parent has to choose between being close to their child and having a place to stay. Click the link in our bio to donate today and be the reason families like the Ormes can stay close to their ill or injured child. 💛

Spend a day volunteering with Meg! 🤩 Our volunteers help keep our Houses running so that we’re able to properly serve our families everyday. This can mean stocking food for them to eat, sanitizing areas to protect immune compromised children, or simply serving as a friendly face to our families. Interested in becoming a volunteer? Visit the link in our bio!

Be on the lookout for our BMW to win a basket of surprise goodies! 🚨 If you spot our BMW around Atlanta make sure to take a picture and tag us on Instagram or Facebook to be entered! RULES: • This giveaway is redeemable only at Ronald McDonald House Atlanta • The winner will receive a Ronald McDonald House Atlanta Stanley, t-shirt, McDonald’s gift cards, and bottles of coke! • The winner will receive a direct message from us on September 21st notifying them that they have won. **This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram.

Today is National Dog Day and to celebrate we're introducing you to the newest member of our team: Winston! 🐶 Winston is our Chief Cuddle Coordinator and a licensed Therapy Dog. He works alongside Mabel, our Chief Happiness Officer, to provide support to our families and staff! Therapy dogs bring moments of connection wherever they go and are able to reduce anxiety, stress, depression, and even physical pain. They make a great addition to our team! ❤️ #TherapyDog #NationalDogDay

Every donation has a purpose. Whether it’s Adopting a Room, donating pantry items, becoming a House Hero, or a general donation, every dollar goes towards supporting families with ill or injured children receiving healthcare in Atlanta. Your gift means a family in need is supported. ❤️ Donate at the link in our bio!

So many of the families have to leave their home abruptly due to a sudden illness or injury with their child. Their main focus is on the wellbeing of their child, not packing a toothbrush, snacks, or any other basic necessities. We take the burden off of caregivers by providing families with essentials so that they can focus on getting the necessary care for their child to get better. Thank you to everyone who has volunteered, donated, or supported us in some way so that we are able to provide for families in the way that we do. ❤️ #FamilyStays

Take a step inside our North Druid Hills House and see the spaces that make this House a home for so many families. 🏠❤️ These are only a portion of the spaces that were specially designed with our families needs in mind. See our full House tour video on our website under About Us ➡️ New House! #FamilyStays

With our Houses being our families home away from home, our mission is to make these spaces as comforting and inviting as possible. Families are able to unwind, play, and form community in these areas so that the journey they’re in is just a little bit easier. 💛 #familystays

Today is Wishlist Wednesday and with both of our Houses operating at full capacity we are in need of items to feed our families. We serve around 107 families a week and need your help to keep our pantries and fridges stocked. View and purchase our most needed items through our Amazon Wishlist and ship them directly to us. Click the link in our bio and select Amazon Wishlist to get there!

Word on the street is that entering our BMW Raffle and supporting families in need is the cool thing to do. 😎 You could look as cool as Grace and Mabel in your brand new 2026 BMW by purchasing a raffle ticket and entering to win! Click the link in our bio to enter!

We took a trip around Atlanta to show off our brand! ❤️ If you see one of our stickers around the city make sure to snap a picture and tag us! 📷 #FamilyStays

Mabel is loving her new ride! 🚗 Enter to win a brand new 2026 BMW by purchasing a BMW Raffle ticket! 🎟️ Proceeds support Ronald McDonald House families who have ill or injured children receiving care at a nearby Atlanta hospital. Get your ticket today at winabmw.com or by clicking the link in our bio!

We're halfway through the year and thanks to our staff, volunteers, and donors we've been able to serve so many families with ill or injured children receiving care in Atlanta. ❤️ Just in 2026 so far we've saved families $7 million in lodging, transportation, and food costs, hosted over 2,600 family stays, provided almost 19,000 nights of rest, and we have one family who has stayed with us for over 430 nights and counting. Help us continue to serve more families even better for the rest of the year by donating at the link in our bio!

Buddy the Bear is cruising around the House to tell everyone about our BMW Raffle! 🚗 Today is the last day you can purchase 2 tickets and get the 3rd FREE! Click the link in our bio to enter! ❤️

Santa and Mrs. Claus stopped by to visit our families during their summer vacation away from the North Pole! 🎅🏼🤶🏼 Thanks to @cherryhillprograms for bringing holiday spirit to the House and smiles to our families' faces 🎄❤️

Our annual Wine & Fries event is coming up on September 17th! 🍟🍷 Join us for wine tastings, McDonald’s World Famous Fries, exciting wine pull drawings, and more, all in support of families with ill or injured children. Learn more by clicking the link in our bio!

Our 2026 BMW Raffle is LIVE! 🚨 Run don’t walk to winabmw.com or click the link in our bio to purchase a raffle ticket to enter to win a brand new 2026 BMW! Proceeds support Ronald McDonald House Atlanta families with ill or injured children receiving care in Atlanta. Buy 2 tickets and get the 3rd free for only a limited time! 🎟️

When a family has an ill or injured child, their life can completely change. All of a sudden, summers aren't family vacations, playing outside, and enjoying time out of school. Now, days are full of hospital appointments and worry. At Ronald McDonald House Atlanta, we provide families with a space to live in a state of normalcy. This looks like a comfortable bed to sleep in, warm meals daily, support, activities, and community. These things mean so much to families facing unimaginable circumstances. ❤️ Donate today to help us continue to support families by clicking the link in our bio.

We asked some of our staff members to tell us what makes them passionate for fulfilling our mission of serving families with ill or injured children. ❤️ Our wonderful team is what makes our Houses a home for the families that stay with us. 🏠

Today is National French Fry Day! 🍟 Celebrate by stopping by your local Atlanta or metro-Atlanta McDonald’s and getting some delicious french fries! Don’t forget to Round-Up for Ronald McDonald House Atlanta at checkout to ensure your order supports families with ill or injured children. ❤️ #NationalFrenchFryDay #McDonalds

Our North Druid Hills House playground was designed with our families in mind! 🦋✨🛝 We know just how important it is for kids who spend long days in the hospital, siblings of patients, and family members to spend time outside and have fun. That was the vision behind building our family playground!

🗓️ Save the date! On October 9th, join us for Gather with Heart, presented by @cocacola and @cocacolaunited, at @stregisatl. An evening unlike any other—featuring culinary pop-ups, handcrafted cocktails, immersive tasting experiences, music, and dancing—all in support of Ronald McDonald House Atlanta. Come together to celebrate connection, compassion, and the power of keeping families close when they need it most. ❤️ Visit our website to learn more and purchase tickets! #GatherWithHeart

The best team when it comes to serving families in need. ⚽❤️ Comment ⚽ if you’re feeling the World Cup energy as much as we are! 🔥 #soccer #worldcup #fifa #FIFAWorldCup2026 #atlanta

If you’re looking for a sign to purchase items for families in need this is it! We urgently need pantry items to feed the families staying at our Houses. Click the link in our bio to purchase items from our Amazon Wishlist and have them shipped directly to us! ❤️

One room can change everything for a family in need. 🏠✨ When you Adopt‑A‑Room at Ronald McDonald House Atlanta, you help families stay close, ease financial burdens, and support better healing for kids. With demand rising and most families unable to contribute to their stay, your support truly matters. To learn more visit our website!

@pigtailsandcrewcuts has partnered with us to offer quarterly events that give families a moment of normalcy — from free haircuts to fun activities for families staying at our Houses while undergoing medical treatment in Atlanta. With certified Wigs For Kids specialists on-site, the team is also helping children restore confidence through custom wig fittings and styling. 💛 One mom of a family staying with us said, "All four of us that have stayed at the House received a haircut! Something that had been a stressor in the back of my mind as a single mom who has not worked in months due to the back and forth of the surgeries and school approaching soon - This took one more stressor off my plate!" ❤️

We're here for all the what-ifs and everything in between. 🤍 When a family's life is turned upside down by a child's illness or injury, Ronald McDonald House Atlanta provides them with the support they need to face the challenge. But we can't do it alone. Your donation provides families with a place to stay, support services, and a community to lean on during life's difficult moments. Donate by clicking the link in our bio!

Jeremy and Jessica McHugh Vasquez and their three children stayed with us for over 60 nights while their son was in a feeding therapy program just a short walk from the House. Jeremy recalls his stay saying, "The amenities provided were truly a blessing. From the playground in the back; where children facing similar challenges can play together safely. To the art room that encourages creativity and helps soothe their minds, every detail is thoughtfully designed to support families during a difficult time. The facility allowed us to stay focused on our son’s needs while still giving him the chance to enjoy being a child. The dedicated feeding rooms were especially helpful, providing a quiet, specialized space where he could work one-on-one with his doctors and focus on his progress. Many people may not fully understand the challenges of watching your child struggle with things that come easily to others. At Ronald McDonald House Atlanta, our children are surrounded by compassionate people and a culture of genuine care and support." This Father's Day no parent should have to choose between being close to their child and their child receiving the medical care they need. Your donation helps keep families together. Donate in the link in our bio. 💙 #FathersDay #FamilyStays

Behind every brave child is a dad holding it all together. This Father’s Day, we recognize the fathers and father figures who stay strong through long hospital days, uncertain nights, and every step in between. Thank you for your quiet courage and unwavering love. 💙 Donate today by clicking the link in our bio to provide fathers and father figures with the ability to stay close to their family during difficult times.

Starting this month, @mcdonalds is using its partnership with @fifaworldcup to create unforgettable moments for families. Across 14 @ronaldmcdonaldhouse Chapters in 2026 match locations, families are learning they have been selected to attend a FIFA World Cup match, and the joy is everything! For families navigating medical journeys, this joy is more than a surprise. It’s a reminder they are seen, supported, and not alone. A huge thank you to McDonald’s for creating this unforgettable opportunity for families who deserve moments of joy and for their longstanding support of our mission in more than 60 countries and regions around the world!

The Greater Atlanta McDonald’s Operators Association (GAMOA) and the Greater Atlanta community helped raise over $412,000 to support Ronald McDonald House Atlanta families this past Giving Day! We celebrated with @mcdonalds breakfast for families, Grimace, and guest speakers Steve Akinboro, Desiree Rodriguez, and Ansleigh Rose, who is @missgwinnettcountysteenga and @childrensatl Brand Ambassador. Thank you to everyone who made this possible! ❤️💛

We're answering your most pressing questions! 💭 Scroll through to see the answers to our frequently asked questions and visit our website in our bio to learn more about what we do and how you can help families in need! ❤️

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