Ways to Give
Help Families Stay Together
Ronald McDonald House Eastern Iowa & Western Illinois helps families stay together when their child needs medical care, and at no cost to them. Your donation makes that possible.
Where your donation goes
When a child needs medical care, families shouldn’t have to worry about where they’ll sleep, shower, or find their next meal. Your gift gives families a place to rest, recharge, and stay close to their child—providing comfort when they need it most.
Your generosity will stay close to home. Every Ronald McDonald House chapter raises its own operating funds, so your gift directly supports families staying at Ronald McDonald House Iowa City and visiting our Family Rooms at University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital and UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital.
Ways to give today
Give now
Give once or make your gift monthly. Every gift is tax-deductible to the extent the law allows and helps families stay together.
By mail
Send to Ronald McDonald House Eastern Iowa & Western Illinois c/o Development Office, 730 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA 52246.
By phone or email
Call our Development Team at 319-500-7642 or email them directly.
In person
Drop off a check or a wish list item at our main office at 730 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA 52246.
Other ways to support Ronald McDonald House Eastern Iowa & Western Illinois
Give monthly
Your monthly gift gives families steady support when they need it most. Choose an amount that feels right, and you can change or stop your gift anytime.
Sponsor a meal
A warm meal can mean so much to a family facing a difficult day. Sponsor dinner and help make sure a comforting meal is on the table for families.
Send something from our wish lists
From everyday essentials to a special gift from our Toy Closet, every item on our wish lists meets a real need.
Corporate Partnerships
Your company can make a meaningful impact through corporate sponsorship, employee giving, volunteer engagement, or a team meal.
Leave a gift in your will
Create a lasting legacy of support with a bequest, IRA distribution, or beneficiary designation.
Donate a vehicle
Car, truck, boat, RV, running or not — we can put it to work.
Host a fundraiser
Turn your event into meaningful support for families. Share your plans, and we’ll help you make an impact.
Collect pop tabs
Small tabs make a big difference. Collect pop tabs with your classroom, group, or workplace and turn everyday recycling into support for families.
2,100
Families served in 2025
Every one of them received a room, food, or other support at no cost
11,900
Nights of lodging provided across the region
Thousands of mornings that started a few minutes from their child’s room
$ 150
Cost to host a family for one night
Paid for by the generosity of donors throughout our region.
There’s more than one way to help families
Give once or monthly. Cook a meal, fund one, or bring your team to volunteer. Every gift helps us support families when they need it most.