RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OF ROCHESTER NY INC
Keeping Families Close
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
RMHC Houses, Family Rooms and Family Lounges
RMHC of Rochester, NY operates the Westmoreland House, the House Within the Hospital, the Family Room at Golisano Children's Hospital, the Family Lounge at Rochester General Hospital, the Family Room at URMC Mental Health and Wellness, and the Family Room at Unity Hospital.
Our facilities provide parents and families the reassurance of being able to stay close to their child during difficult times. Families are provided with a place to rest, home cooked meals, telephone and internet access, and much needed support during their child's stay in any nearby medical facility.
Where we work
External reviews

How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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Who are the people you serve with your mission?
Youth and their families while seeking medical treatment.
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals
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What significant change resulted from feedback?
We frequently make changes to our meals, resources and services offered depending on feedback from the families we serve. We aim to be as adaptable and responsive to their needs as possible in order to make their stay with us more enjoyable.
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We look for patterns in feedback based on people’s interactions with us (e.g., site, frequency of service, etc.), We act on the feedback we receive
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
It is difficult to get the people we serve to respond to requests for feedback
Financials
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OF ROCHESTER NY INC
Board of directorsas of 06/27/2022
Fernando Santiago, Esq.
No Affiliation
Patty Yahn-Urlaub
Jeff Paille
LeKeyah Wilson, M.D.
Barb Ross
Brian Tomeny
Connor Dixon-Schwabl
Dan Pluta
Dave DeLaus
Louis Buono, Jr.
Doug Stewart, PsyD
Elizabeth Thorley
Jay Lasser
Kathy Parrinello, RN, PhD
Kelly Clark
Megan Broomfield, CPA
Michelle Westrich
Whitney Baniewicz
Mari Potter
Amy Judson
Jennifer Giblin Tillou
Dr. Lisa Harris
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Not applicable
Organizational demographics
Who works and leads organizations that serve our diverse communities? Candid partnered with CHANGE Philanthropy on this demographic section.
Leadership
The organization's leader identifies as:
Race & ethnicity
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Gender identity
Sexual orientation
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Disability
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