BrandSource is proud to name Ronald McDonald House Charities as an official charity. In addition to providing a variety of volunteer opportunities for our membership within their communities, BrandSource gives as a national organization. As an official donor – BrandSource in association with it's key supplier, Maytag – provides appliances to Ronald McDonald Houses throughout the United States, as well as a cash donation. In addition, BrandSource also provides home electronics for Ronald McDonald Houses. These items will fill a tremendous need – given how costly appliances and electronics can be and the number of families served by these houses annually.

Since the first Ronald McDonald House opened in Philadelphia on October 15, 1974 their mission has not changed. Provide "a home-away-from-home" for families of seriously ill children. These are families who have traveled great distances to hospitals so their child can receive the medical attention they need. In-hospital treatment may last one day, one year, or even longer. For the families of these children, accommodations can be hard to come by; options are often limited to costly hotels or unforgiving hospital chairs and benches.

The Ronald McDonald House provides a comfortable, supportive alternative for these families. There are 149 Ronald McDonald Houses in the United States providing support to families in need year-round. In fact, each night, Ronald McDonald Houses provide more than 5,000 bedrooms for families of seriously ill children throughout the world. Without the generosity of their donors, like BrandSource none of this would be possible.

Ronald McDonald House Charities, Ronald McDonald House and The House That Love Built™ are registered trademarks of McDonald's Corporation and affiliates, used with permission.