I chose this organization because I am currently doing a project on it for my Comm 367 class, so it's on my mind a lot. Probably everyone has seen those boxes in all McDonald's restaurants where you can donate your change to Ronald McDonald House Charities. This organization has become a world renowned success since it was started 30 years ago.
Just a few facts:
1. Ronald McDonald Houses are places for terminally ill children and their families to stay while they are receiving treatment.
2. There are 6 houses in Ohio alone (about 300 worldwide).
3. They serve over 100,000 children each year
4. Families are never turned away from a Ronald McDonald House (even if they have no money)
5. They have over 30,000 volunteers and employees
Ronald McDonald House Charities values...
-Children
-Family
-Life
-Support
-Generosity
Watch this video and see what you think!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wOCFS6SyzE
(sorry I had to put that link in because it wouldn't let me embed the video for some reason)
In reading about this organization and watching videos about it, it is obvious to me what their values are and that they live by their values everyday.
I have also done volunteer work with Ronald McDonald and couldn't agree more on what a great organization they are. I think the fact that families are never turned away and the generosity and kindness of everyone who works there is amazing. Every time I have been there, all of the guests staying there are so appreciative and thankful that you are there to help them out. It really is an amazing feeling to do something as simple as cook them a meal.
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ReplyDeleteI loved this post! It's amazing to know that just one organization has 30,000 volunteers- wow! Hope your day is going well and see you at chapter! woooohooooo
I've worked at Ronald McDonald house as well, it was a pretty regular thing at my high school and though I only went a few times, I remember it being one of the more rewarding community service experiences that I have done. Being able to see the people that you are helping physically and witnessing their gratitude is so rewarding. You can see your impact immediately and it is amazing how this organization grown. I still collect tabs today, half out of reflex, to donate to Ronald McDonald House.
ReplyDeleteChel i love this one! sucha common oranization that people take for granted. They try so hard to collect money and voulenteer opportunities in not only just thier resteraunts but everywhere. For a company that is so popular and generates so much revenue they really do a great job of giving back!
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