Our History
Always growing thanks to dedicated volunteers, generous donors and committed staff
![Photo1974-Philadelphia-House-_resized490x200 historic photo of very first Ronald mcdonald house](https://rmhc-ctx.org/wp-content/uploads/Photo1974-Philadelphia-House-_resized490x200.jpg)
1974
![Photo1985-Original-House1-e1414660473388-_resized490x200 historic photo of original ronald mcdonald house charities of austin and central texas](https://rmhc-ctx.org/wp-content/uploads/Photo1985-Original-House1-e1414660473388-_resized490x200.jpg)
February 13, 1985
![Photo-1989-2nd-House-2-e1414661389225-_resized490x200 historic photo of second location of RMHC central texas](https://rmhc-ctx.org/wp-content/uploads/Photo-1989-2nd-House-2-e1414661389225-_resized490x200.jpg)
1989
![Photo-1989-2-Bandana-Ball bandana ball flyer closeup](https://rmhc-ctx.org/wp-content/uploads/Photo-1989-2-Bandana-Ball.png)
1989
RMHC Austin hosts the first Bandana Ball at the Austin Opera House. Organized as one of the biggest country western parties in Austin, the Bandana Ball put a new twist on fundraisers by encouraging guests to wear their best cowboy outfits. Over 500 people attended the inaugural event and $68,000 was raised to support RMHC Austin’s program.
![Photo1974-Philadelphia-House-_resized490x200 historic photo of very first Ronald mcdonald house](https://rmhc-ctx.org/wp-content/uploads/Photo1974-Philadelphia-House-_resized490x200.jpg)
1974
![Photo1985-Original-House1-e1414660473388-_resized490x200 historic photo of original ronald mcdonald house charities of austin and central texas](https://rmhc-ctx.org/wp-content/uploads/Photo1985-Original-House1-e1414660473388-_resized490x200.jpg)
February 13, 1985
![Photo-1989-2nd-House-2-e1414661389225-_resized490x200 historic photo of second location of RMHC central texas](https://rmhc-ctx.org/wp-content/uploads/Photo-1989-2nd-House-2-e1414661389225-_resized490x200.jpg)
1989
![Photo-1989-2-Bandana-Ball bandana ball flyer closeup](https://rmhc-ctx.org/wp-content/uploads/Photo-1989-2-Bandana-Ball.png)
1989
RMHC Austin hosts the first Bandana Ball at the Austin Opera House. Organized as one of the biggest country western parties in Austin, the Bandana Ball put a new twist on fundraisers by encouraging guests to wear their best cowboy outfits. Over 500 people attended the inaugural event and $68,000 was raised to support RMHC Austin’s program.
![Photo-1993-Johnny-R.-2013-Reid1-e1415386180440-_resized490x200 healing hearts program memorial rock](https://rmhc-ctx.org/wp-content/uploads/Photo-1993-Johnny-R.-2013-Reid1-e1415386180440-_resized490x200.jpg)
1993
![Photo 2007-Lights-of-Love1-_resized490x200 lights of love 5k flyer closeup](https://rmhc-ctx.org/wp-content/uploads/Photo-2007-Lights-of-Love1-_resized490x200.png)
2007
RMHC Austin hosts the first annual Lights of Love 5K in the Mueller neighborhood. Organized to kick-off the season, the Lights of Love 5K brought family, friends and our community together in a fun-holiday inspired event that supported our families.
![Photo-2007-2-House-photo-for-YT-channel-_resized490x200 new ronald mcdonald house](https://rmhc-ctx.org/wp-content/uploads/Photo-2007-2-House-photo-for-YT-channel-_resized490x200.jpg)
2007
![Photo-2008-2-e1414466088364-_resized490x200 friends of the house two young professionals and members of friends of the house organization](https://rmhc-ctx.org/wp-content/uploads/Photo-2008-2-e1414466088364-_resized490x200.jpg)
2008
Friends of the House, a network of passionate young professionals dedicated to helping families served by RMHC Austin, is formed. Through networking, fundraising and volunteerism, Friends of the House is raising the bar for young professional philanthropy in Austin.
![Photo-2009-rmhc-13.small_-_resized490x200 kitchen area inside ronald mcdonald family room in austin](https://rmhc-ctx.org/wp-content/uploads/Photo-2009-rmhc-13.small_-_resized490x200.jpg)
May 2009
![Photo-2011-St.-Davids-Womens-Center-of-Austin-_resized490x200 The second Ronald McDonald Family Room opens at Dell Children's Medical Center with two sleep rooms.](https://rmhc-ctx.org/wp-content/uploads/Photo-2011-St.-Davids-Womens-Center-of-Austin-_resized490x200.jpg)
September 2011
![Photo-2012-Photo-Jun-28-10-05-10-AM-_resized490x200 Austin's third Ronald McDonald Family Room with four sleep rooms opens at St. David's Medical Center.](https://rmhc-ctx.org/wp-content/uploads/Photo-2012-Photo-Jun-28-10-05-10-AM-_resized490x200.jpg)
July 2012
![Photo-2013-Kaden-and-Amai-Small1-_resized490x200 young sibling sisters smiling together](https://rmhc-ctx.org/wp-content/uploads/Photo-2013-Kaden-and-Amai-Small1-_resized490x200.jpg)
2013
A record 1,700 families are cared for through the Ronald McDonald House, Ronald McDonald Family Rooms and Healing Hearts program. Over 8,100 room nights were provided to families and over 31,000 visits were made to the three Family Rooms. The Healing Hearts program provided burial assistance to 143 families.
![Photo-2014-Vertical-hi-res-jpg-_resized489x199 rmhc logo closeup](https://rmhc-ctx.org/wp-content/uploads/Photo-2014-Vertical-hi-res-jpg-_resized489x199.jpg)
2014
![Photo-June2014-10426592_10153005816518912_142028004795436271_n1-_resized490x200 RMHC CTX wins eBay Small Business Challenge and teams with a group of eBay professionals to redesign the website.](https://rmhc-ctx.org/wp-content/uploads/Photo-June2014-10426592_10153005816518912_142028004795436271_n1-_resized490x200.jpg)
June 2014
RMHC CTX wins eBay Small Business Challenge and teams with a group of eBay professionals to redesign the website. The Small Business Challenge gives employees at eBay an opportunity to give back to their community and partner with nonprofits to identify issues, solve challenges and improve processes.
![Photo-Oct2014-15494770211_566895aa49_o-_resized490x200 Texas Fixtures and a generous supporter of RMHC CTX all came together to help us install kitchenettes in two guest suites.](https://rmhc-ctx.org/wp-content/uploads/Photo-Oct2014-15494770211_566895aa49_o-_resized490x200.jpg)
October 2014
JE Dunn Construction, CasaBella Architects, 360 Electrical, Dynamic Systems, Texas Fixtures and a generous supporter of RMHC CTX all came together to help us install kitchenettes in two guest suites. These enhanced guest suites will provide additional privacy and comfort to families who have children in long-term treatment.
![Photo 2015-16444480449_217172794a_o1-_resized490x200 RMHC CTX celebrated its 30th birthday on February 22 at the Ronald McDonald House.](https://rmhc-ctx.org/wp-content/uploads/Photo-2015-16444480449_217172794a_o1-_resized490x200.jpg)
February 2015
Complete with birthday cake, balloons, family fun and music, RMHC CTX celebrated its 30th birthday on February 22 at the Ronald McDonald House. Community friends, partners, volunteers and former families joined the celebration as we honored our heritage and three decades of caring for families with hospitalized children.
![Photo May 2015-11169720_10153761137448912_6131490148438741070_o1-_resized490x200 The Ronald McDonald Family Room at Seton Medical Center is the fourth Family Room to open in Central Texas and has four sleep rooms.](https://rmhc-ctx.org/wp-content/uploads/Photo-May-2015-11169720_10153761137448912_6131490148438741070_o1-_resized490x200.jpg)
May 2015
![Photo May 2015-Brazos-Valley-Press-Conference-_resized490x200 RMHC CTX officially announces expansion of our services in the Brazos Valley.](https://rmhc-ctx.org/wp-content/uploads/Photo-May-2015-Brazos-Valley-Press-Conference-_resized490x200.jpg)
May 2015
![Photo March 2016 -DSC_0013-_resized490x200 Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Texas celebrates the opening of its fifth Ronald McDonald Family Room at CHI St. Joseph Health Regional Hospital with two sleep rooms.](https://rmhc-ctx.org/wp-content/uploads/Photo-March-2016-DSC_0013-_resized490x200.jpg)
March 2016
![Photo July 2016-IMG_2409-4-_resized490x200 RMHC CTX launches the Healing Hearts program in Brazos Valley and unveils the Healing Hearts memorial garden at St. Thomas Episcopal Church.](https://rmhc-ctx.org/wp-content/uploads/Photo-July-2016-IMG_2409-4-_resized490x200.jpg)
July 2016
![Photo Aug2016 - 20160913_103918-1-_resized490x200 The Ronald McDonald Family Room expands at St. David's Women Center of Texas by adding four sleep rooms.](https://rmhc-ctx.org/wp-content/uploads/Photo-Aug2016-20160913_103918-1-_resized490x200.jpg)
August 2016
![Photo Jan2018 - DSC_0988-_resized490x200 A second Ronald McDonald Family Room opens at College Station Medical Center in the Brazos Valley with two sleep rooms.](https://rmhc-ctx.org/wp-content/uploads/Photo-Jan2018-DSC_0988-_resized490x200.jpg)