Ronald McDonald House Southeastern MN & Western WI

11/08/2025

How do you make a tough day a little softer? With teddy bears, of course!

A big shoutout to Granite Bank and the Hugs From Hunter Foundation for bringing bundles of bears and blankets to share with our families.

11/07/2025

At the Ronald McDonald House, healing goes beyond the hospital.

✨The new Ronald McDonald House Family Room gives parents a place to exhale, recharge, and be close to their child.

Help us make Give to the Max Day a success! Thanks to the generosity of our Board of Trustees, the first $35,000 donated will be matched dollar-for-dollar — doubling your impact for families.

Early giving is open — donate now:
www.givemn.org/organization/ronaldmcdonaldhousemnwi

11/06/2025

We’re hiring! 🎨
Help families create joyful moments like this one.

The Ronald McDonald House® in Rochester is looking for a Family Activity Coordinator, a role dedicated to planning creative, fun, and meaningful activities for families staying close to their child’s care.

✨Learn more and apply today:
https://rmhmn.bamboohr.com/careers/36

11/06/2025

🧻Paper towels and toilet paper are flying off the shelves as fast as we can stock them!

These everyday essentials might not seem exciting, but they’re some of the most important items we need keep on hand for families staying at the House. If you’re able, we’d love your help restocking our shelves.

Donations can be dropped off or shipped directly to:
📦850 2nd St. SW, Rochester, MN 55902

Your generosity keeps our House running smoothly, and we’re so grateful for your continued support!

11/05/2025

A huge thank you to the Southeastern District of Student Council for joining our annual Trunk or Treat celebration with their incredible Toy Story-themed trunk, and for their generous $500 donation to support families staying at the Ronald McDonald House®. ❤️

Your creativity and kindness brought so many smiles to our families and helped make this year’s event extra special!

11/04/2025

🏁 Racing for a Reason!

Over Fourth of July weekend, Deer Creek Speedway once again turned up the horsepower for families staying at the Ronald McDonald House® Southeast MN & Western WI.

Thanks to their incredible efforts, and the generosity of Gibson Racing, this year’s Gopher 50 Charitable Late Model Race raised nearly $25,000 to support children and families finding comfort, care, and connection at the House. ❤️

In addition to their fundraising, the team made a special trip to the House, bringing race cars, race simulators, and an unforgettable evening of joy for our families.

We’re so grateful for their continued partnership, generosity, and the smiles they bring year after year!

11/01/2025

Mark your calendars for Give to the Max Day on Nov. 20th! 💛 Thanks to the generosity of the Ronald McDonald House Board of Trustees, every donation made via GiveMN now through November 20th will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $35,000.

This year, your gift supports the opening of a brand new Ronald McDonald House Family Room. This special space, just steps from a child’s bedside, provides families a place to rest, recharge, and find comfort while staying close to their child.

Early giving is live—double your impact today:
https://www.givemn.org/organization/ronaldmcdonaldhousemnwi

10/31/2025

Smiles, laughter, and a whole lot of heart. 💙

From “2nd Street” and Baby Shark to Milk and Cookies (the milk was definitely cool 😎), our team brought plenty of creativity and fun to the House this Halloween!

At the Ronald McDonald House®, we’re dedicated to supporting families every day, and moments like these remind us how powerful it is to bring light and positivity into the lives of those we serve.

We’re so proud of our incredible staff who fill this House with warmth, kindness, and just the right touch of magic. ✨

Happy Halloween from all of us at the House! 🎃

10/31/2025

A huge congratulations to Mario Gonzalez, a Rochester McDonald’s manager who was recognized among the top 1% of McDonald’s managers in the world!

Mario’s dedication to his team, his guests, and the community shines through in everything he does — including his incredible support of families at the Ronald McDonald House®. 💙

We’re so proud to celebrate this well-deserved honor!

Read more from the Post Bulletin:

When a teenaged Mario Gonzalez applied for a part-time job at McDonalds 14 years ago, never did he imagine at the time that it might be more than a part-time gig.

10/30/2025

Between busy mornings, hospital visits, and long travel days, families at the Ronald McDonald House® rely on the little things that make life easier — a quick snack, a clean table, or a meal shared together.

This week, we’re wishing for:
🍎 Prepackaged snacks (granola bars, fruit snacks, popcorn, etc.)
🧻 Paper towels
🍽️ Napkins

Your donations help keep our kitchen stocked and our dining spaces ready for the families who call the House home.

📦 Drop off or ship to:
Ronald McDonald House®
850 2nd St. SW, Rochester, MN 55902

10/28/2025

Last Friday, we received a special gift from they Marty family and Hormel Foods, given in memory of Logan on what would have been his 4th birthday. ❤️

Logan and his family once called the Ronald McDonald House® their home-away-from-home. Their generosity will help other families find the same comfort, care, and connection during their own medical journeys.

We couldn’t be more grateful for this incredible donation — and for the love and generosity that continue to honor Logan’s memory.

10/24/2025

It was a pumpkin-palooza! 🎃

Our annual Fall Festival brought two days of laughter, games, and giant pumpkins to the Ronald McDonald House. Families enjoyed fall crafts, pumpkin painting, and a visit from Smokey the Bear and the Rochester Fire Department! 🚒🐻

Thank you to everyone who helped make this season of fun and friendship possible.