Partners’ Time & Talent Impact Ronald McDonald House Families

From the beginning, corporate partners dedicated to supporting families in their communities have helped the impact of Ronald McDonald House expand around the world. During this Global Volunteer Month, we’d like to recognize some of the partners who continue to help Ronald McDonald House care for families with children who are ill or injured.

It goes without saying that we are grateful year-round to our founding partner, McDonald’s! As our largest – and forever - partner, McDonald’s has always been a very strong advocate for the mission of Ronald McDonald House, helping ensure our programs and services reach families all over the world. This month, we are also especially grateful to the McDonald’s Owner/Operators, Developmental Licensees, suppliers, employees, and crew who also selflessly volunteer their time and talent to local Ronald McDonald House Chapters to ensure Ronald McDonald House families have what they need to ensure the best health outcomes for their children. We appreciate you all!

Since 1983, Southwest Airlines and its ‘Cohearts’ (employees) have put their Heart in action, dedicating thousands of volunteer hours to prepare warm meals for families and lend a helping hand at local Ronald McDonald House programs across the United States. Southwest also provides airline tickets to support Ronald McDonald House Chapter operations and help remove barriers to care for families facing medical challenges.

Southwest Airlines is a service-oriented company known for its legendary hospitality, and Ronald McDonald House families benefit from that spirit of compassion and heart.

Another partner who has helped deliver comfort and support to Ronald McDonald House families is La-Z-Boy. Through our 16-year partnership, La-Z-Boy has provided nearly 16,000 pieces of furniture to Chapters across the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and throughout Asia, providing families with the much-needed space to rest and recharge together and so they can best advocate for their child. Additionally, they have helped furnish more than 150 new and existing Ronald McDonald House and Ronald McDonald Family Room programs worldwide.

Thousands of La-Z-Boy employees have also volunteered their time at Ronald McDonald House programs across the world, in addition to delivering and setting up furniture, and supporting local Chapter events.

“The generous support provided by legacy partners like Southwest and La-Z-Boy allows us to carry out our mission of providing essential resources for families,” said Shannon Duval, Ronald McDonald House Global Chief Development Officer. “We look forward to continuing these partnerships over the next 50 years.”