Hospitality a la Carte
Delivering a Smile to Patients and Their Families
Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Ohio Valley is committed to serving as many families of critically ill children as possible; however, not every family served at our local hospitals have a need to stay at the Ronald McDonald House. The Hospitality a la Carte Program entails rolling a Happy Wheels Cart through area medical facilities to supports local families with children healing in the hospital, providing comfort as parents focus on their children. Serving both out of town and local families, Hospitality a la Carte supports individuals who spend hours on end at the hospital with their critically ill child. It provides a bit of comfort as our volunteers push it through the hospital hallways offering a toy, treat or refreshment to patients and visitors alike.
Items Served on the Cart Include:
- Coffee, hot chocolate, juice, water, and tea
- Candy and snacks of all kinds
- Toys, puzzles, and books
The Hospitality a la Carte program is free of charge (donations accepted). Besides the immediate needs these small tokens can meet, they provide simple reminders to the families that they have a network of supporters during such a challenging time. Happy Wheels Carts roll at:
- Deaconess Gateway Pediatrics and Deaconess Riley Children’s Services – Newburgh, IN
- EasterSeals Rehab Center – Evansville, IN
- Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center – Jasper, IN
- St. Vincent Hospital for Women and Children – Evansville, IN
- The Women’s Hospital – Newburgh, IN
For more information about this program or to ask about volunteering, call 812-402-7642