About Us

Keeping families with sick children together and near the care and resources they need.

Since 1983, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Charleston has been a “Home-away-from-home” where families stay while their children undergo extensive medical treatment. 

Over the years — and only because of the generosity of donors who have supported our cause — we have evolved. We continue to develop programs to meet families’ needs as they face the medical uncertainty and financial stress of caring for their children.

At RMHC Charleston, parents and children lead a life as normal as possible during their traumatic times without the financial burden of costly hotel, meal, and travel expenses. Our home offers these families comfortable beds, hot meals, a caring staff, and a four-legged friend, Gardy, all just steps from MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital.

Contact Our Team

For all house operations and guest services, please contact:

Jennene Koester, Director of Operations
Email Jennene
843.972.3045

Mission & Vision

The mission of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Charleston is to create compassionate environments and programs that provide families the best chance of success in caring for their child with complex medical needs. 

We believe that when a child is in time of greatest need, families and communities can come together to create solutions, ultimately changing a child’s life forever.