Organization: RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE OF EASTERN NC AT
Mission: TO PROVIDE A TEMPORARY "HOME AWAY FROM HOME" FOR THE FAMILIES OF SERIOUSLY ILL OR INJURED CHILDREN RECEIVING TREATMENT FROM AREA MEDICAL FACILITIES IN EASTERN NC.
Activities: THE RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE OF EASTERN NC AT GREENVILLE, INC. OPERATES A TWENTY-FIVE BEDROOM RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE IN GREENVILLE, NC. THE HOUSE SERVES FAMILIES OF PEDIATRIC PATIENTS THAT HAVE NOT YET REACHED THEIR 22ND BIRTHDAY. THE FACILITY OPERATES 365 DAYS A YEAR. FAMILIES SERVED COME FROM OUTSIDE A 30 MILE RADIUS OF THE HOUSE. OVER 500 FAMILIES A YEAR ARE REFERRED TO THE HOUSE FROM AREA MEDICAL FACILITIES. GUESTS FIND ALL THE AMENITIES OF HOME, INCLUDING BEDROOMS WITH A PRIVATE BATH, FULL SERVICE KITCHEN, A LAUNDRY ROOM AND ENTERTAINMENT AREAS.
SUPPORT IS ALSO OFFERED BY THE ORGANIZATION THROUGH A HOUSE INSIDE OF THE JAMES AND CONNIE MAYNARD CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL AT VIDANT MEDICAL CENTER IN GREENVILLE, NC. THE HOUSE PROVIDES 2,500 SQUARE FEET OF COMMON AREA SPACE AND 6 GUEST BEDROOMS.
NTEE category: Health Care
Secondary category: Hospitals