NEW for 2010-2011, donations should be sent directly to the Charity office selected. As in the past, in order for proper accounting for MASC/MAHS programs and awards, your donation should be accompanied by the official donation form.
Click here to download the 2010-2011 Charity Donation Form
This form may be filled out (you can type directly on the PDF) and sent to the Ronald McDonald House address listed for proper accounting.
We are proud to introduce the Ronald McDonald Houses of Michigan as our state-wide Charity of the Year. MASC/MAHS members are encouraged to integrate RMH into their student leadership activities in order to raise awareness, supplies, or funds within your community.
On this page you will find all of the information that you need to know about the RMH, and how to contribute to them as MASC/MAHS members!
What is the Ronald McDonald House?
The Ronald McDonald Houses of Michigan are a "home away from home" for families of sick children, and in some instances, a home for the children themselves. Thousands of familes each year stay within the four locations in Michigan; Detroit, Ann Arbor, Lansing, and Grand Rapids. Each house is located near or adjacent to a major hospital, and offers full and part time staff members to run the household at little expense to the families needing their services.
What are MASC/MAHS schools asked to do in order to help the Ronald McDonald House(s)?
There are a number of things that are all ready in place your student body, club, or community can do in assisting the effort. You will want to start by contacting your nearest Ronald McDonald House.
- Ronald McDonald Houses of Southeast Michigan--(313) 745-5911
- Detroit House--(313) 745-5911
- Ann Arbor House--(734) 994-4442
- Lansing House--(517)485-9303
- Grand Rapids House--(616) 776-1300
Your group can be as creative as they wish in planning, and we encourage you to use all of your channels within MASC/MAHS to share ideas that work for your group! Students and advisers can use the online idea sharing feature and conference swap shops to learn about other ways that the RMH has benefited from other member schools. Below are ways that have worked well for other groups raising money for Ronald McDonald Houses:
- Collect Pop Tabs
- Aluminum pop tabs are worth money at local recycling centers, and all of the Ronald McDonald Houses of Michigan collect them as well. This is a simple step that you can get your student groups involved in to make an instant impact.
- Fundraise
- There are hundreds of ways to fundraise--and we know that MASC/MAHS schools know this best! One advantage of working with the RMH is the recognition that others have when they see it. Integrate them into your carnivals, coin drives, dances, silent auctions, or can collections. Visit the LEADER2LEADER Idea Exchange (formerly the Hall of Ideas, member login required) to learn or share more ways that you can raise money with your group.
- Volunteer AT your local Ronald McDonald House
- Each RMH is always looking for some extra help! Contact the house nearest you about arranging your group to visit and help. Some things your group may be able to help with are:
- Cooking a meal for the families and children
- Clean the house and garden areas
- Organize a collection of items from the Ronald McDonald House Wish List (click to download the PDF). This includes cleaning products, non-perishable foods, office supplies, books, and general household needs.
- Work with local houses to help with events
- Serve as a summer intern (contact your local house for more information
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Click the pop tab to download more information on the aluminum tab collection program.
Click the hearts to download specific facts on the Detroit Ronald McDonald House.
