February 12, 2002 -

This week, several members of the Capernaum crew headed out of the office early to serve dinner to families at the Ronald McDonald House. Arriving with two pans of lasagna, salad and French bread, everyone worked together to prepare an Italian feast (that ironically included French bread?). And while the lasagna took longer than planned to cook, everyone enjoyed the experience and learned more about one of the great service organizations serving the Jacksonville community.

Ronald McDonald Houses offer temporary lodging for families who have a child being treated in a medical facility. Whether a family's home is close by or far away, Ronald McDonald Houses offer friendly, welcoming environments to help families through stressful times.

Ronald McDonald Houses can be found all across the country and around the world, each independent not for profit corporations with their own board of directors. The Jacksonville House opened in 1988 and has been a valuable addition to the city's medical community ever since. The Jacksonville house provides temporary lodging and support for families, and operates four outreach programs which allow them to touch the lives of even more families: Parent net, Family Rooms, House Calls and Sibshops. Families from all over the United States and the world stay with the Ronald McDonald House, and they continually share their appreciation of the services they receive.

Since its opening in 1988, the Jacksonville Ronald McDonald House has served over 12,000 families through its many programs. Beginning in 2001, their services more than doubled with the opening of a new 42,000 square foot Ronald McDonald House.

To find out more information about the special folks who work with the Ronald McDonald House visit www.rmhjax.org or contact Sarah Troup at stroup@rmhjax.org.

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