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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.

Long Beach

Pasadena

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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.

Camp

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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.

CHOC at Mission Viejo

CHOC at Orange

Ventura

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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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Latest News

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September 3rd, 2025

Your Support Helps Families Like Reese and Shelby’s Find Healing Together

When Reese was diagnosed with kidney cancer at just 5 years old, her family’s daily life changed in an instant. Doctor visits, hospital stays, and treatment schedules became the new normal. And while Reese bravely faced her illness, her big sister Shelby felt the strain of watching so much of her parents’ time and attention focused on her little sister’s care.

September 3rd, 2025

Walking Beside Families, On and Off the Clock

Every September, we recognize Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and honor the children and families who face unimaginable challenges with courage and resilience.

September 1st, 2025

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

It starts with a quiet room, the hum of medical machines, and a parent’s anxious eyes fixed on their child’s doctor. Then come the words that split life into “before” and “after”: your child has cancer. This is the reality for 47 families every single day in the United States.