Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities, has recently unveiled a new
blogger ambassador program, in an effort to increase its social media
presence and bring
awareness about their community events and fund-raising efforts.
Atlanta
Ronald McDonald House Charities, Inc. (ARMHC) is a non-profit 501 (c)
(3) organization dedicated to serving the needs of children, by
providing temporary housing and support services to families of
ill and injured children being treated at local hospitals. Since
1979, ARMHC has served more than 42,000 families throughout Georgia,
the Southeast and beyond.
McDonald's is ARMHC largest corporate donor. Portions of the annual operating costs are graciously funded by McDonald's and owner operators of local McDonald's restaurants. However, what most people don't understand is that the reminder of the annual operating income comes from the generosity of individuals and corporate donors.
The Gatewood House opened it's doors in June 2008 and has served more than 6,800 families. It currently has 50 bedrooms, and a one of of a kind transplant wing.
The
Carlos and Marguerite Mason Transplant Wing is specially equipped with
10 private, two-bedroom suites for the families of post-transplant
children who have received heart, liver, kidney and blood and marrow
transplants. The transplant wing is separate from the other 40 guests
rooms to protect the children from exposure to infections.
The
Gatewood House includes common family and support areas, a family
kitchen and dining room, a family conference and teaching room, a family
library and business center with computers, an arts and crafts/activity
room and a family laundry facility.
Eco-friendly,
sustainable design was key to the planning and construction of the
House. Many of the materials were chosen because they were made from
recycled products.
Coca-Cola became a corporate donor to RMHC in 1974, and the company
continues to stand out as a loyal and charitable supporter today.
Coke
donates a stocked vending machine to every Ronald McDonald House around
the world. Vending machines generate $2,000 in revenue for each House.
Coca-Cola’s commitment extends far beyond its product donation. Local
RMHC Chapters and their Houses also benefit from fundraisers such as
golf outings and dinner auctions. Since 1984, the Coca-Cola Company has
given RMHC more than $6 million in grants.
ARMHC also supports local area high school seniors with college scholarships. In 2013, 10 students were awarded $2,500 every year for four years and 58 students were awarded a one-time $1,500 scholarship to the college of their choice.
Each
year, Post Properties associates donate hundreds of volunteer hours
to help bring hope and comfort to the many families who temporarily
reside at Atlanta’s Ronald McDonald Houses while their children
receive medical treatments.
Whether
sprucing up flowerbeds, baking cookies or tidying the facility, Post
is always there, often during Post HOPE’s bi-annual Employee
Workdays, to support the families who stay at the two Ronald McDonald
Houses. In 2007, Post HOPE donated both physical and financial
resources, including $25,000, to get the new Ronald McDonald House at
Emory University up and running.
Post
also donated created a meditation garden, offering a Zen-like retreat
amongst stones preserved from a nearby home.
Thanks
to Post’s dedicated associates and landscaping know-how, families
staying at the House can now enjoy a peaceful retreat.
The Atlanta Ronald McDonald House have several volunteer programs, including a volunteer program for teens who love philanthropy and serving others.
Please watch the video below, to fall in love over and over again with this wonderful organization, and understand why it's so vital to volunteer, donate, and get involved. After all there's nothing more important in this world than caring for our children!
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