Have you ever had to stay in the same place all day long, without getting to move around or talk to someone new? If you never get to sit back and relax for a whole day, it may sound perfect! But what if you had to do that every day, over and over, without an end in sight? Many families…
As the mother to one four year old daughter, Charlotte, and another bundle of joy on the way, I am able to honestly say that parenting is one of most eye opening and difficult challenges that I have ever faced. Children are often our teachers, best friends, and greatest challengers. They learn from us and test us, sometimes frustrating us…
Having the opportunity to work in the Ronald McDonald House of Eastern Wisconsin over the last few months has been an eye-opening experience. Before starting my internship, I knew about some basic information about RMHC and their mission to keep families close. What I didn’t understand, but would come to learn over the next few months, is how a small…
When you take a minute to ask our volunteers why they choose the Ronald McDonald House to be the place they donate their time and talents, you’ll get a variety of answers. Some say after they retired they felt a need to do something more, some feel fulfilled by giving back to an organization that once helped them or a…
For those of you who have not had the opportunity to visit, here are some of our favorite spots in “The House that Love Built®.” From our newly renovated guest kitchens to the Magic Room, our House has beautiful spaces designed to best serve our guest families. Here are the highlights. Great Room Upon entering our House and making your…
Yesterday, we celebrated National Pet Day by reflecting on our furry friends and their wonderful handlers who bring joy to the House during our Pet Therapy program. When families come to stay at the Ronald McDonald House, they miss the comforts and familiarity of their own homes, including the pets they often have to leave behind. We are able to…
My name is Jessica Greb and I am the Director of Operations at Ronald McDonald House Charities Eastern WI (RMHC). My primary role is to care for any facility related situation that may arise on a daily basis while ensuring the RMHC property is safe and accessible for all family guests, visitors, volunteers, and staff at all times. Many days…
Today spring arrived! At 5:29 am the sun crossed the celestial equator marking the special moment of the Vernal Equinox. The sun rose at 6:55 am and will set at 7:04 pm, giving us almost equal hours of daylight and night time. This is the time to identify due east and due west. Note where the sun rises and sets…
I had an awesome day on Wednesday! It started with a bath, which wasn’t so awesome, but then a car ride. Mom said that we were going to see some kids and that I have to be on my best behavior. She picked me up and put me in the car. I snuggled into my car seat. Away we went. It…
At the RMHC Eastern Wisconsin, there is one room of the House always filled with hopeful and joyful smiles. Tucked away in a corner of the lower level is the Magic Room, where a little yellow token goes a long way. Upon their arrival at RMHC Eastern Wisconsin, each child in a guest family is given a token which grants them…
