You can help in three ways - volunteer, donate, or help us tell our story.

You Can Volunteer!
Volunteers are essential to the operation of our Ronald McDonald House. This year, over 150 volunteers will give their time and talents to maintain the house and grounds, provide services for our guest families, and provide the funding necessary to make it all possible.

If you are interested in helping us "provide a home away from home", there are many ways that you can help. Look over the information below and let us know if you have questions. If you are ready to volunteer, simply complete the Volunteer Application and return it by mail or e-mail.

You can call us at 268-0757 or 268-8683. Reach us by e-mail at rmhc@mis.net. You can also use our handy contact form on this web site.

• In-House Volunteers: In-House volunteers perform a variety of duties including checking families in and out, answering the phone, visiting with guest families, and making up rooms for incoming guests. A training session is required and newcomers are paired with experienced volunteers until they are comfortable working on their own. In-House volunteers are asked to commit at least one 4-hour shift per month.
• Van Drivers: Our Ronald McDonald House transports families to and from area hospitals three times per day, and once a week to the grocery store. Van drivers are needed for all runs. A current driver's license is required and driving records will be checked on all prospective van drivers. Van drivers are asked to commit to at least one shift per month.
• Event Volunteers: Individuals and groups are needed to staff fundraisers and other special events as they arise. See our News & Special Events section to find out what special events you can help with in the next few months!
• One-time Group Projects: Many groups like to help with projects that don't require an on-going time commitment and can be scheduled for a day and time that works well for their particular group. Preparing dinners for our guest families, landscaping work, and cleaning projects are examples of helpful group projects. Please call if your group is looking for an opportunity to be involved!

You Can Donate!
Our Ronald McDonald House is a non-profit organization and receives no United Way or government funding. We rely on individual and corporate donations in order to keep our doors open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. There are several ways you can help!

• General Donations: Tax-deductible donations assist in supporting the daily operations of the house. The actual cost to house a family for one night is $56.
• Wish List Donations: The house can always benefit from donations of canned and dry food goods, new linens, cleaning and office supplies. To view our complete Wish List, click here.
• Honorarium and Memorial Donations: Gifts to the Ronald McDonald House can be a wonderful tribute for a friend or loved one. A note will be sent to both the recipient and donor. Unless otherwise designated, gifts will be used to fund house operations.
• Fundraisers: You can support our Ronald McDonald House by contributing to any of our existing fundraisers. To find out more about our upcoming fundraisers, click on our News and Events section. If your office or group would like to conduct a fundraiser of your own to benefit the house, we can help with ideas! Call 266-8683 or e-mail us at rmhc2@mis.net.
• Pop-tab Fundraiser: Individuals or groups can raise money for the Lexington Ronald McDonald House by collecting the pull-tabs that open aluminum cans. These pure, high-grade aluminum tabs are recycled and the funds are used for annual operating costs.

You Can Tell the Story!
Like so many good stories, ours is not told often enough! Many in our community don't know about the house, the great need that it fills, or the great volunteer opportunities that we offer. If you belong to a group that looks for speakers and positive messages, we would appreciate an invitation to share our story. Call 266-8683 or 268-0747 to schedule.