Causes: Health, Patient & Family Support

Mission: The Ronald McDonald House of Indiana provides a supportive home-away-from-home for families of seriously ill or injured children receiving medical care at Riley Hospital for Children and other Indianapolis-area hospitals.

Results: In 2010, the House provided lodging services to 1,495 families and day-respite services to 2,860 families from across the nation.

Target demographics: Families of seriously ill or injured children being treated in Indianapolis-area hospitals needing a place to call home in their time of need.

Direct beneficiaries per year: More than 3,000 families are served annually with lodging and day services.

Geographic areas served: All Indiana counties, as well as other states and countries.

Programs: Overnight lodging and day services for families receiving treatment at Riley Hospital for Children, or other Indianapolis-area hospitals.