RMHC Southern Appalachian
Ronald McDonald House Southern Appalachian has supported more than 15,000 families since opening in 1996
When families travel to Johnson City, TN seeking treatment programs for cancer and other pediatric illnesses or emergency interventions, they will find a home away from home and a strong circle of support in our House. Thanks to our incredible donor base, we offer an array of services and programs tailored to meet the needs of every family member.
At RMHSA, we make sure that a kid gets to be a kid first, and a patient second
Every month, over 20 illnesses will bring a family to our door, including premature birth, cancer, respiratory issues, various surgeries, & emergency care. Once a family is staying with us, they may come and go 24 hours a day as their child’s medical needs dictate. The House is walking distance to the hospital, open and staffed 24/7-365 days each year. In addition to private areas, families share a fully stocked and functioning kitchen, a laundry area with needed supplies, indoor playrooms, and a fenced outdoor play space. We work to provide all that families need so they can focus on their children and the healing process
Our House is available to any family with a child receiving medical treatment in the area
Families come from over 40 counties located throughout Northeast Tennessee, Southwest Virginia, Eastern Kentucky, and Western North Carolina, covering a 125-mile radius. Our house is nestled in a scenic wooded area near Niswonger Children’s Hospital, making it convenient for parents to be near their child when need arises.
We are proud to provide a strong, compassionate circle of support that keeps families close when they need each other most
Ronald McDonald House Southern Appalachian continues to grow at the intersection of healthcare and hospitality. A child’s health journey is an emotional one, which is why we work to relieve stress on our families in many ways as their child undergoes medical treatment.
But our mission of health equity doesn’t end there.
We provide resources and community even after a family’s stay at the House is over. With your help we can be there for everyone in the family at every stage of their story, from lasting chronic illnesses to ongoing child development. We send families home with extra baby supplies, educational materials for parenting and nutrition, and follow up regularly to ensure they have access to resources necessary for their family. Many families return regularly for progressive surgeries and additional treatments. Our House remains available to them as their children grow and continue their healing journey.
Your donation can help provide vital resources and compassionate care to children and families going through the most difficult time of their lives
Thanks to our incredible donor base, we offer an array of services and programs tailored to meet the needs of every family member. Ronald McDonald House Southern Appalachian provides families of children with cancer and other serious illnesses a strong, caring and seamless circle of support. Through our wide array of facilities, services, and programs, we address social factors of health so that families can focus on what matters most: their child.