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Keeping Families Close When They Need It Most

We’re your home away from home

When your child is ill or injured and being treated at McMaster Children’s Hospital or the Marotta Family Hospital.

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Our House (Hamilton)

Located across the street from McMaster Children's Hospital in Hamilton

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Family Room (Hamilton)

Located in McMaster Children's Hospital in Hamilton

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Family Room (Niagara)

Located in the Marotta Family Hospital in St. Catharines

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Your donation gives families the ability to stay close to their children while receiving treatment at local hospitals.

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Partner with us to help us achieve our mission of keeping families close.

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Volunteer Your Time

We rely on the help of our volunteers to provide a home to everyday moments for families of sick children.

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How We Help

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About Us

$4M+

Costs Saved

by families

60000

Meals Served

at Our House

150000

Family Room Visits

every year

875

Families Served

at Our House

12276

Nights of Comfort

provided at Our House

106

Communities

welcomed at Our House

[Annual statistics 2024]

Where We Help

With locations in Hamilton and St. Catharines, we support families from regions across South Central Ontario and beyond.

  • Kitchener-Waterloo
  • Wellington
  • Hamilton
  • Halton
  • Niagara
  • Brant
  • Haldimand
  • Norfolk
  • Peel
  • Simcoe
  • York
  • & More!

Our House

Hamilton

Family Rooms

Hamilton

Family Room

Niagara

Who We Help

Meet the Families We've Helped

Family Stories

The Nisay Family

The Nisay Family

Hometown: Guelph Days: 410 days

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The Bronn Family

The Bronn Family

Hometown: Fonthill Days: 20

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The Rintjema Family

The Rintjema Family

Hometown: Kitchener Days: 291

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How Our Community Helps

With locations in Hamilton and St. Catharines, we support families from regions across South Central Ontario and beyond.

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RMHC SCO celebrates volunteers at Appreciation Event

RMHC SCO celebrates volunteers at Appreciation Event

With more than 200 active volunteers dedicated to our Mission, our Volunteer Appreciation Lunch was an opportunity to gather, say thank you, celebrate volunteer milestones.

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Niagara College offers food for the soul to RMHC families

Niagara College offers food for the soul to RMHC families

A team of staff and student volunteers from Niagara College's Culinary, Tourism and Beverage Studies divisions recently joined forces and helped raise spirits on a Saturday at our House. 

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Because We Care Rotary & May Court Gala raises funds for RMHC

Because We Care Rotary & May Court Gala raises funds for RMHC

Rotary Club of St. Catharines South and May Court Club of St. Catharines Raise Over $200,000 for Ronald McDonald House Charities Family Room in Niagara

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