Ronald McDonald House of Tampa Bay050

The Ronald McDonald Houses of Tampa Bay are comprised of three separate homes - St. Pete West House, St. Pete East House, and Tampa House. They are among the more than 245 Ronald McDonald Houses in 26 countries offering support and practical assistance to families with very sick children by providing them with a safe, comforting, and inexpensive place to stay near the hospital or medical facility where their children are being treated. For a family to be eligible to stay at the Ronald McDonald House, a member of the family, age 20 or younger, must be undergoing medical treatment at a hospital or medical center in the Tampa/St. Pete area. To qualify, families must receive a referral from hospital staff, a clinical social worker, or pastoral care. A $10 donation per night is requested, but no one is ever turned away for an inability to pay. It's a safe bet that your local chapter currently has volunteer opportunities available. Individuals, families, and groups - including scout troops, youth groups, and school organizations - can volunteer to prepare a meal for house residents.