Mission
THE MISSION OF RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OF NORTH CENTRAL FLORIDA IS TO DIRECTLY IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELL BEING OF CHILDREN. WE ACCOMPLISH THIS MISSION THROUGH TWO PROGRAMS, THE RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE AND THE RONALD MCDONALD FAMILY ROOM. FORM 990 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION THE ORGANIZATION DEPENDS ON VOLUNTEERS TO COOK MEALS FOR AND PROVIDE OTHER ASSISTANCE TO RESIDENTS OF THE HOUSE, PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO CLIENTS IN THE FAMILY ROOM AT UP HEALTH SHANDS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, AND ASSIST WITH THE CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE OF THE HOUSE AND GROUNDS. THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVED 12,760 HOURS OF VOLUNTEER SERVICES IN 2023. AT 29.95 PER HOUR, THIS AMOUNTS TO 382,162 OF ADDITIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS AND PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES. THIS HOURLY RATE IS THE ESTIMATED VALUE PER HOUR OF VOLUNTEER TIME FOR FLORIDA AS ESTIMATED BY INDEPENDENT SECTOR. IN ORDER TO SERVE THE NEEDS OF BOTH OUT-OF-TOWN AND LOCAL FAMILIES, THESE PROGRAMS REQUIRE ROUND-THE-CLOCK ACCESSIBILITY. THIS ACCESSIBILITY CANNOT BE PROVIDED