RMHC of Idaho History

Since 1988, we have kept families together with their hospitalized children through our Ronald McDonald House® and Ronald McDonald Family Room® programs, enabling them to get better together.

The very first Ronald McDonald House opened in Philadelphia in 1974. Since then, over 365 Houses and other programs have been opened around the world in more than 64 countries and regions, all with a common mission of supporting families with ill or injured children. Read more…

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Idaho (RMHC of Idaho) opened the Idaho Ronald McDonald House on February 1, 1988 with 4 bedrooms and it was the smallest Ronald McDonald House in the world. Over 37 years later, RMHC of Idaho now operates a 47-room Ronald McDonald House® in Boise, a Ronald McDonald Family Room® in Eastern Idaho, and three Hospitality Carts® in Boise, and one in Twin Falls.

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Idaho raises all funds for operating the Idaho Ronald McDonald House, Ronald McDonald Family Room and Hospitality Carts locally, through donations and signature fundraising events.

Make a Difference for Families & Children

Parents don’t know when their children will need medical help. But they should know they can always access the care they need. And with your help, we can support them all throughout their journey.