We were so honored that Caring with Grace invited us once again to participate in her annual Day of Kindness benefiting the Ronald McDonald House in New Haven. We were just one of many groups that participated throughout the day in this private event for the families who were staying at the House.
For those of you who don't know, the Ronald McDonald House of Connecticut is a "home away from home" housing children and their families who are being treated at nearby hospitals and healthcare facilities. The house is located across the street from Yale New Haven Hospital.
The House is the critical link that brings together specialized medical treatment and the children who desperately need it. By providing housing for their families, RMH makes it possible for children from around the state, the country, and the globe to access specialized and life-saving treatment not available in their local communities. Without our "home away from home" the treatments would not be possible.
Children and their families can live at RMH for weeks, months or even longer, if necessary. Families who are able, contribute $15.00 per night to RMH. To cover the actual cost of caring for a family of over $125 per night, RMH relies on the generosity of individuals, corporate donors, and foundation donors to remain open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Today was a private event, open only to the families who were currently staying at the Ronald McDonald House. The schedule of events for today was posted so that the families who wanted to, could come downstairs and participate in as much or as little as they felt comfortable in doing.
Children and adults came down to paint with us throughout the afternoon. The hearts painted by these families will be returned to the Ronald McDonald House and will be given to future families staying at the house.
The house was beautifully decorated for the holiday season.
Grace is setting up the gift table. She has been collecting items for the children staying here. People have been very generous.
We are set up and ready to paint!
Grace's proud momma!
Grace and a few of Santa's Helpers
Parent's felt comfortable letting their children come over and paint while they chatted in the other area.
Some parents came over and joined in the painting experience to pay it forward to another family.
Painting can be so therapeutic.
Today's hearts, made with love!
a few hearts close up...
Thank you to all who joined us to paint. We wish you and your family's nothing but the best.
