McDonald’s, our mission partner, played a vital role at the inception of both Ronald McDonald Houses in Bangor and Portland. After more than three decades, Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC); local McDonald’s Owner/Operators, their employees and their customers; and our community remain committed to supporting our programs and services. Each year, RMHC Maine receives its support from 61 McDonald’s restaurants in Maine and 4 in northern New Hampshire.
This funding comes from donation boxes, Happy Meal sales, events, and in-store fundraisers as well as other promotions. In addition to monetary support:
- McDonald’s Owner/Operators participate as members of our Board of Directors.
- McDonald’s Owner/Operators and their suppliers raise money and awareness through in-store promotions and fundraising events.
- Local McDonald’s employees serve as dedicated volunteers and brand ambassadors.
Summary of Support in 2023
Donation Boxes & Round Up for RMHC Maine
$
All-Star Basketball Games
$
Happy Meal Donations
$
Give-A-Little-Love for RMHC
$
Round Up for RMHC
No change required!
Every time you visit a local McDonald’s restaurant, you can help support families with ill and injured children by asking to Round-Up for RMHC when you place your order on the kiosk or with a crew member at the counter or drive-thru.
Asking to round up your total to the nearest dollar may not seem like much, but when many give, those small donations add up and have the power to change a child’s life.
Fill the Lot with Love
From April to September, during the Sea Dogs baseball season, the St. John Street McDonald’s generously donates 20 parking spots. For a $10 donation, fans can park safely just steps away from Hadlock Field.
With your support, we have the opportunity to raise $200 each game to help keep families close! Since 2004, we have raised over $124,730 through this fundraiser. Next time you plan to attend a Sea Dogs game, please consider parking in the McDonald’s parking lot at 332 St. John Street in Portland!
Volunteers make this fundraiser possible, want to help out? Contact Amy for more information.
Give a Little Love
Every year, the Give A Little Love fundraiser takes place at participating McDonald’s restaurants across New England. Customers are asked to purchase a heart for $1, $3, or $5 to recognize someone special while supporting RMHC Maine with 100% of the proceeds benefiting families in your community when they need to be close to their seriously ill children.
How can you Participate? When you dine in or drive-thru your local McDonald’s, and the smiling face behind the counter asks if you wish to donate $1, $3 or $5 to RMHC Maine. You say, “Sure, why not?” and get that warm fuzzy feeling that happens when you do good and help others in need – one small act at a time.