COVID-19 Updates and Guidelines

During this ever changing time of Coronavirus, we are thankful that our mission remains unwavering – keeping families close. We are committed to the safety and support of our families and will continue to be a home away from home for families who need us. We are operating differently than we normally do, in an abundance of caution for our medically fragile patients. Here are the efforts we’re taking to flatten the curve:

• We have suspended our volunteer program. This includes front desk volunteers, kitchen volunteers, cooking groups and activity groups. Staff now manages the front desk and serves every meal.
• We are limiting families to 2 parents and patient or 1 caregiver and patient.
• No visitors are allowed into the building and tours of the House are not available during this time.
• Social Distancing is encouraged in all areas of the House including the common spaces and especially when waiting in line to be served a meal.
• All fundraising events scheduled in March and April have been postponed or cancelled. Our Under the Moonlight Gala will now take place on Thursday, August 27^th.

We are so grateful that we have friends and supporters who think about our well-being during times of hardship and hope that others continue to do the same. Since the House is operating without volunteers and will no longer receive the operating revenue from our two Spring events, now is a crucial time to give back to the mission of RMHD. Here are some ways you can help:

• Patient Family Support: It costs $130 to house a family for one night and we need your support to continue to do so. Unrestricted donations help us to further our mission. You can donate at the link below.
• Fund a Meal: We are still committed to serving our families 3 meals a day, during this time. Without volunteers to buy food and cook meals we are facing a budget deficit, we ask for donations of $400 to cover the cost of one catered meal. Email Taylor Hardin at thardin@rmhdallas.org to learn more about coordinating a catered meal.
• Stock the House: Our Wish List is full of items that we always need. You can order them from the comfort of your own home. Find our Amazon Wish List here.

Having a sick or injured child is enough of a crisis without the threat of COVID-19. Thank you for supporting RMHD and giving our families a home away from home during this difficult time.