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Where Family Stays Whole

We’re your home away from home

For families with children being treated at McMaster Children’s Hospital, Marotta Family Hospital, or WRHN @ Midtown.

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Hamilton

Our House, and Family Rooms & Care Cart at McMaster Children's Hospital

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Niagara

Family Rooms & Care Cart at Marotta Family Hospital

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Kitchener

Care Cart at Waterloo Region Health Centre (WRHN) @ Midtown hospital

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Your donation gives families the ability to stay close to their children while receiving treatment at local hospitals.

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Partner with us to help us achieve our mission of keeping families close.

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Volunteer Your Time

We rely on the help of our volunteers to provide a home to everyday moments for families of sick children.

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How We Help

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About Us

$5.9M+

Costs Saved

by families

71358

Meals Served

at Our House & Family Rooms

164120

Family Room Visits

every year

775

Families Served

at Our House

14404

Nights of Comfort

provided at Our House

106

Communities

welcomed at Our House

[Annual statistics 2025]

Where We Help

With services in Hamilton, St. Catharines, and Kitchener-Waterloo, we support families from regions across South Central Ontario and beyond.

  • Kitchener-Waterloo
  • Wellington
  • Hamilton
  • Halton
  • Niagara
  • Brant
  • Haldimand
  • Norfolk
  • Peel
  • Simcoe
  • York
  • & More!

Who We Help

Meet the Families We've Helped

Family Stories

The Attard Family

The Attard Family

Hometown: Welland Days: 49 days

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The Roy Family

The Roy Family

Hometown: Guelph Days: 144 days

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The Gallo Family

The Gallo Family

Hometown: Guelph Days: 45 days

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How Our Community Helps

With services in Hamilton, St. Catharines, and Kitchener-Waterloo, we support families from regions across South Central Ontario and beyond.

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Serving up More Support for Families

Serving up More Support for Families

A new McDonald's in Niagara Falls means a whole lot more than fries and a smile

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Dream. Build. Play.

Dream. Build. Play.

Help us create a new outdoor play space for kids!

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The Heart Behind our Mission

The Heart Behind our Mission

We're sharing the love for Ronald McDonald House® South Central Ontario! From Niagara to Hamilton-Halton, to Kitchener-Waterloo and Guelph.

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