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These sessions support additional goals within the horsemanship class framework. Sessions are planned with the trainer and parents or guardians to address individual special needs for the Rancher. We have had much success supporting kids with Autism, ADHD, anxiety and working through grief and loss. We have 2 or more camps during the year. Our…
We are excited to once again sponsor the Hospitality Cart Program at UVA Children’s Hospital. Since this is at the Medical Center, we work with UVA Volunteer Services to staff this one and have to go through their volunteer process to get approved to work on the pediatric floors. The Cart runs Tuesdays and Thursdays…
Starting Again in January 2023: Every Friday, volunteers make 75 meals – a sandwich, chips, fresh fruit, veggies with ranch dressing, and a cookie or other dessert – to take to UVA Children’s Hospital. We need folks here from 8 a.m. to around 9:30 a.m to ensure that we can get everything complete and to…
Our House families rely on donated items from several area businesses for breakfasts and lunches so we need volunteers to pick up these donations and help us feed families in need. We need volunteers to get donations from Starbucks (in front of Best Buy) on Wednesdays and Fridays; from Wawa on Pantops Monday, Tuesday and…
One of our most impactful programs is “Meals from the Heart.” Businesses, groups, families, individuals and organizations come to the House and make a meal for our families. When a child is receiving medical treatment for serious illness or injury, taking away the worry of “what’s for dinner?” is a wonderful relief. That’s why we…
Join Bennett’s Village and help meet the goal of raising money to create the first multigenerational, all-abilities playground in Charlottesville. Our Phase One Goal is to build an accessible treehouse at Pen Park. In order to do this, we need to raise $500,000. Donations of any amount help! Donate here. Can’t contribute money? Spread the…
You can support us by donation, volunteering with us to serve as Board Member, or Staff. You can also support us by talking about us to people and institutions that could support our mission.
The Ronald McDonald House of Charlottesville Wish List is comprised of items that are needed to keep the House running and our families supplied with necessities. We welcome contributions from individuals, groups, families, and all those who want to support the families staying at the RMHC Charlottesville while their children face health issues. We especially…
As we continue to grow, we are seeking nice quality art supplies and fixtures for our community studio. With the right tools in hand, our participants will gain confidence, emotional awareness and technical knowledge. With your help, we can provide a creative space devoid of judgement where individuals can learn about themselves and the reasons behind…