Caring

Ronald McDonald House

139 South Lake Avenue Albany, NY 12208 518-438-2655 9am to 9pm

Located just around the corner from the Albany Medical Center, The Ronald McDonald House   consists of two beautiful Victorian houses containing 16 beautifully appointed bedrooms each outfitted with Select Comfort Beds and a private bathroom; 2 living rooms, a family room, 2 kitchens, wireless internet access, a computer room, game room, and laundry room.  Local volunteer groups provide a warm home cooked meal each night, and guests have access to a stocked kitchen for their breakfast, lunch, and snack needs.  No family is ever asked to pay for any of our services. 

The idea behind the Ronald McDonald House program is simple: Provide a "home away from home" for families of seriously ill children receiving treatment at nearby hospitals.

Some children and their families must travel great distances to get medical attention.  In-hopsital treatment may last one day, one week, one month or longer.  For these children's families, accommodations can be quite expensive and hard to come by.  The Ronald McDonald House provides a comfortable, supportive alternative.  It serves as a temporary residence near the medical facility where family members can sleep, eat, relax and find support from other families in similar situations.

Local families who do not need overnight accommodations, but would like to freshen up may use the showers and kitchen facilities.
    
The Ronald McDonald House of Albany also operates the Ronald McDonald Family Room located on D-7 of Albany Medical Center.  It is a place of comfort and respite for families with children being treated in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit.  

Related Information & Links

Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Capital Region