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Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Indiana

Keeping Families Together So Children Heal Better

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A Home for Families with Sick and Injured Children


When families with sick or injured children come to any of the hospitals in Indianapolis, their lives are turned upside down. We provide families comfort, care and kindness when they need it most.

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A place to lay your head

Private, comfortable, long-term rooms for up to four people

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A place for families to be together

Activities and amenities for siblings to be themselves and unwind

A place to enjoy a meal

Breakfasts, snacks, home-made dinners and cooking facilities just like home

A place to relax and regroup

Take time to take a deep breath or meet families like yours

A place that takes care of you

We’ll handle food and shelter, so you can take care of each other

Throughout Indianapolis. Throughout Indiana. Throughout the Midwest. We keep families together so that they heal together.

See Who We Serve across our communities

Providing a Home Away from Home

Families with a child in the hospital face economic and emotional challenges. Together with our partners and volunteers, we provide comfort, food, love, and a place to relax so they can focus on what matters most – healing together.

Ronald McDonald House

Free, private rooms in a comfortable house filled with love. Located steps away from Riley Children’s Health, but for families with children at any hospital, this is their home away from home for as long as they need.

Ronald McDonald Family Rooms

Our Family Rooms inside Riley Children’s Health offer quick lunches, coffee breaks, and places to rest during long days of testing or treatment.

Our Impact: A 3-Year Average


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Overnight Stays

Get Your Group Involved Today with Meals that Heal

Delivering fresh, heartfelt meals that remind our families of home is vital to our mission. Groups can work on a staff-led dinner or plan and prepare their favorite group recipe — and give families the warmth and comfort of home away from home.

We believe that food is love. We’d love to work with your group to help out immediately.

Get Cooking with Meals that Heal

Good boy! Meet Mac!

Our Chief Cheer Officer loves all tiny humans and their families, and can’t wait to meet you. He’s a little goofy, pretty high energy, and completely hypoallergenic. If you’re staying at the house, come say Hi to Mac!

Come shake paws with Mac

A Mission Supported by the Community. A Mission Strengthened by You.


Families from all over Indiana depend on the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Indiana to stay near their families and support them in their time of need. We are supported by the generosity and spirit of our communities.

Your time. Your talent. Your financial support. Just…you. You make us stronger, and help families heal together.

See How You Can Get Involved

From volunteer opportunities to home-grown fundraisers that support our mission, there are a variety of ways you can get involved with RMHCCIN. We just need your talent, your time, and your spirit.

Donate to RMHCCIN

We’re proud to offer free room and board to our families, which can cost about $100 a night. The generosity and involvement of our one-time and recurring donors helps us keep our doors open to more families for longer stays.

Long-Term Partnerships Build our Community

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Indiana is a local institution. We have thrived and helped thousands of families thanks to our local business partners, franchisees, philanthropists, and everyone else.

It’s not just about writing a check. It’s about being part of the community. It’s about taking care of mom and dad, while doctors and nurses takes care of their child.

Learn more about partnering with RMHCCIN


Upcoming Events

Our community comes together to raise money, increase awareness, build friendships, and spread joy. Check out our upcoming events to see how you can help out and join us.

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