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Southern California Chapter

Unifying the efforts of our six houses, a camp, two family rooms and other programs, the Southern California Chapter of Ronald McDonald House Charities is committed to creating a community where children and their families embrace life and healing with a sense of hope, enthusiasm, courage and joy.

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Our Houses

Ronald McDonald Houses located throughout Southern California help families stay close to their child when they need treatment for a serious medical condition. Our Houses provide a home-like setting, close to the region's top hospitals, where families can stay free-of charge for as long as necessary.

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Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times

Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times helps children with cancer and their families find hope, healing and a sense of normalcy at our year-round, medically supervised camp facility.

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Family Rooms

Our Family Rooms provide an oasis for parents and caregivers inside the hospital, giving them a chance to sleep, shower, and connect with other families just steps away from their child’s hospital bed.

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Family Support Services (FSS)

Family Support Services (FSS) provides compassionate emotional support, education, and resources to the families and staff of the Ronald McDonald House. We are available to you seven days a week, 24 hours a day, every day of the year even after you leave the house and return home.

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Home Away from Home

Since opening in 2009, the Bakersfield Ronald McDonald House has provided comfort, care and support to children and families in Southern California. Our hope is to create a community where children and their families embrace life and healing with a sense of hope, enthusiasm, courage and joy by keeping families close to each other and the care they need.

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7 Bedrooms

The Bakersfield Ronald McDonald House is one of the smallest in the world, but still makes a big impact on the Kern County community

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6,000 Guests

Since opening in 2009, more than 5,250 guests have stayed at the "small but mighty" Bakersfield Ronald McDonald House

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25 Miles

Guests must live 25 miles from the Bakersfield Ronald McDonald House to be overnight guests, but many more utilize the House's day services

We need your help to continue the work that we strive to do. Please consider making a donation or becoming a volunteer.

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Our Impact

Everyone who has been involved with Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California has a story to tell. Here are a few of them now.

Mark, Kayla, and Hannah Hindman
The Hindman FamilyBakersfield House

We couldn’t believe we had our baby girl in Bakersfield, CA and would need to stay there as long as she was in the NICU at Mercy Southwest.&n...

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The Vargas Family
The Vargas FamilyBakersfield House

Gloria Vargas was just 25 weeks pregnant when her water broke. She was sitting in a college classroom next to her sister. Minutes later, her sister...

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The Viduya FamilyBakersfield House

First time parents Marcel and Mercy Viduya were thrilled to welcome their son, Marcley, into the world - albeit 8-weeks early.

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