The Ronald McDonald House of Western Michigan 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?
Pop Tabs
Participation in this program is easy! Every time you drink a can of pop, simply break off the tab and bring it to the Ronald McDonald House. The House is able to turn in these tabs and receive money for the metal they contain.
Volunteer
When you volunteer at the Ronald McDonald House of Western Michigan, you’re joining a group of people who share one goal: to create a comfortable place for families to stay together while their children are in the hospital. By doing one small part to create a warm, welcoming environment, you are a bright spot to families as they go through an incredibly tough time. The services of the Ronald McDonald House of Western Michigan are made possible by people like you.
Where we work
External reviews

Financials
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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The Ronald McDonald House of Western Michigan Inc
Board of directorsas of 8/16/2018
Ellen Carpenter
Heart of West Michigan United Way
Term: 2016 - 2018
Kim Krause
WXMI FOX17
Term: 2016 - 2018
Gil Guzman
WXMI FOX17
Mark Neistat
ChoiceOne Bank
Jeff Rush
Ameriprise Financial
Keith Berg
McDonald's Owner/Operator
Ellen Carpenter
Heart of West Michigan United Way
Mike Dunlap
PNC Bank
John DeBlaay
Dan Vos Construction
Michael Bohnsack
Bohnsack & Associates
Adam Clarke
SalesPad
Deb Cooper
Davenport University
Andrew Grashuis
Greenridge Realty
Lindel Hoff
Keller Williams Realty
Hunter Judson, Jr
The Judson Group
Kevin Patterson
BDO USA, LLP
Sara Peters
Technical Air Products, LLC
Lorene Elzinga-Roskamp
Lauren James Studio
Andrew Rodewald
GEAR Management, Inc.
Lori Schulz
LLS, Inc.
Scott Timmer
Gielow Groom Terpstra & McEvoy
Todd Witmer
Community Advocate
Keith Berg
McDonald's Owner/Operator
Keith Berg
McDonald's Owner/Operator
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? Yes