Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Las Vegas

A: The majority of funds raised by RMHC of Greater Las Vegas come from local fundraising events and private donations. Contributions from McDonald’s sources made up 31% of our total income in 2008. These funds are unrestricted and can be directed towards general and administrative costs for the Charity, which means more of the money generated through fundraising events and private donations can go directly to delivering programs that benefit the families and children we serve.

These contributions include donations from the McDonald’s in-store collection boxes, a portion of the proceeds from the Las Vegas Review Journal Newspapers that are sold at McDonald’s restaurants (these funds are restricted for the Scholarship Program), and proceeds from an annual world-wide fundraiser held each November called McHappy Day.

Members of the McDonald’s family also serve as volunteers for the organization, including representation on the RMHC of Greater Las Vegas Board of Trustees and standing committees.

A: No. While there are some Houses that only serve families with cancer, the Las Vegas House serves any family who has a child receiving medical treatment. Most of our families are here for trauma due to a motor vehicle accident, premature birth, or cardiac related treatment.

A: No. The Pop Tab program raises funds that go directly to families staying at the Ronald McDonald House. These funds help pay for things like gas money for a family to get back home, clothes for families who come with nothing, and for other basic necessities such as prescriptions and baby supplies.

A: No. 100% of the funds raised by RMHC of Greater Las Vegas stay right here in the community. We do however submit 25% of the local McDonald’s in-store collection box revenue and 25% of local McHappy Day funds to RMHC, Inc.