Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Illinois

Step Into Hope, Give from the Heart April 25, 2026 At the Crowne Plaza

. Celebrating 40 years! .

The Day Program provides support and respite for families in need.

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Provide a Meal through our Meals From the Heart Program .

Did you know we collect pop tabs? Pop Tab Recycling Program You can donate pop tabs by dropping them off or mailing them to either House

Helping families feel at home even when they can’t be We believe families are stronger when they’re together, and we’re here to help!

Dave Cope “Swing for the Love of It” 12th Annual Memorial Golf Tournament September 12, 2023, Weaver Ridge Golf Club, Peoria, IL

This Holiday Season SNOW SOME LOVE to Each of Our Families at RMHCCI!

Help families stay at a place that feels like home — even when they can’t be. Your donation helps Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Central Illinois provide comfort, care, and kindness when it matters most.

. 31st Annual Ronald McDonald House® Golf Classic Monday, July 14, 2025

Spread love and kindness with Give A Little Love .

OUR MISSION

We provide essential services that remove barriers, strengthen families, and promote healing when children need healthcare.

From One Boo-Boo Bunny to a Mission of Comfort

At just 16 years old, Miss Illinois’ Teen 2026, Brooke Herod, has already built a legacy of compassion through her nonprofit organization, The Healing Hands Projects. What began as a simple act of kindness for a friend has grown into a statewide and national mission dedicated to bringing comfort to children and families facing medical challenges.

Family Stories

Dean’s Story: 40 Years of Keeping Families Close

When Maddie’s son, Dean, was born at 28 weeks, Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Central Illinois provided comfort and support during an unimaginable time. Today, Maddie honors Dean by giving back to other families facing similar journeys.

Family Stories

The Sweeney Family Story

When the Sweeney family learned they were expecting twins, their hearts were filled with joy, excitement, and dreams for the future. Their boys, Isaac and Owen, were deeply loved from the very beginning, and their daughter Audrey was part of the family story they were building together.

Family Stories

Meet the Maddox Family

This year, as Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Central Illinois celebrates 40 years of service, the Maddox family is celebrating a milestone of their own. Their son, Scott, was born at Memorial Medical Center on December 20, 1986. Just three days later, their world changed. Scott developed a high-grade fever and infection and was rushed to St. John’s Neo-Natal ICU. Doctors determined he had strep B spinal meningitis. He was a very sick baby.

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