Our History
Always growing thanks to tireless volunteers, generous donors and committed staff
1974
The first Ronald McDonald House opens on October 15, 1974 in Philadelphia thanks to Dr. Audrey Evans...READ MORE
1985
With eight bedrooms and a staff of one, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Austin and Central Texas opens its doors ...READ MORE
1989
The Ronald McDonald House moves to 15th Street and Trinity and expands to 13 rooms.READ MORE
1989
RMHC Austin hosts the first Bandana Ball at the Austin Opera House.READ MORE
1993
RMHC Austin begins helping families who have lost children through the Healing Hearts program.READ MORE
2007
RMHC Austin hosts the first annual Lights of Love 5K.READ MORE
2007
In December 2007, the new Ronald McDonald House opens next door to Dell Children's Medical Center....READ MORE
2008
Friends of the House, a network of passionate young professionals dedicated to helping families...READ MORE
2009
The first Ronald McDonald Family Room in Austin opens at St. David’s North Austin Medical Center of Texas.READ MORE
2011
The second Ronald McDonald Family Room opens at Dell Children’s Medical Center....READ MORE
2012
The third Ronald McDonald Family Room with four sleeping rooms opens at St. David’s Medical Center.READ MORE
2013
A record 1,700 families are cared for through the Ronald McDonald House, Ronald McDonald Family Rooms...READ MORE
2014
RMHC Austin officially becomes Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Texas.READ MORE
2014
RMHC CTX wins eBay Small Business Challenge and teams with a group of eBay professionals.READ MORE
2014
JE Dunn Construction and our community come together to install kitchenettes in two guest suites.READ MORE
2015
We Celebrated 30 Years of Comforting and Caring for Families in Central Texas...READ MORE
2015
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Ronald McDonald Family Room at Seton Medical Center AustinREAD MORE
2015
RMHC CTX officially announces expansion of services in Bryan, Texas.READ MORE
2016
RMHC CTX officially opens first Ronald McDonald Family Room in the Brazos Valley.READ MORE
July 2016
RMHC CTX launches Healing Hearts in the Brazos Valley.READ MORE
August 2016
RMHC CTX expands the NAMC Ronald McDonald Family Room with four sleep rooms.READ MORE
WHAT WE DO
Providing comfort and support to families with sick children
