RMHC of the Southwest

💁Did you know it’s National Make-A-Will Month? RMHC of the Southwest is dedicated to providing families with the stability and resources they need during challenging times. We’re also committed to sharing resources within our community of amazing supporters, including being able to make your will for free! Join the thousands of other people who are creating plans for their future and supporting causes they love at: www.freewill.com/rmhcsouthwest.

Happy RMHC Anniversary to Cynthia Black! Cynthia has been with RMHC of the Southwest for 6 years! Cynthia is the Executive Assistant to the President & CEO but she does so much more! She applies for grants, thanks our donors, and is an excellent proofreader, among other duties. Thank you Cynthia for your dedication to !

We're seeing double! Congratulations to Bashed Twins on going home! The Bashed Family spent 38 nights at the Ronald McDonald House in Lubbock while the twins got big and strong in the NICU. We're so happy for them! ❤️

School is back and we're getting back into the groove of things. Now is the perfect time to add in some volunteering to your schedule, whether it's once a month or once a semester. We need your help filling spots on our Guest Chef calendar. Our Guest Chefs provide families with a home-cooked meal (store bought or from a restaurant is great too!) so they have less to worry about and can focus on their child's health.

In September, our open spots are on: 1st, 2nd, 5th, 8th, 14th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 22nd, 23rd, 28th, 29th, and 30th.

If you are interested or have more questions reach out to us at (806)744-8877 or email Erica at [email protected].

Back to school fun! A couple weeks ago, our staff in the Permian Basin was out at the new teacher reception for Ector County to give out goodies and information about our programs. We are wishing all our educators a great school year!

Congratulations to the Loya Family, who went home after 27 nights at the Ronald McDonald House! ❤️

We are two weeks away from Texas Tech's first football game of the season! As you're getting ready for the football season--getting tickets, buying new Tech gear, and planning tailgates-- it's the perfect time to add one more thing into your pre-season line up. When you make a pledge or donation to our Quarterback S.A.C.K. campaign, every sack the Red Raiders get on the opposing team's quarterback means more support for kids who are receiving medical care. Get in the game today at www.rmhcsouthwest.com/quarterback-sack.

And, then follow along on social media as we "track the sacks" all season long. You pledge, Tech sacks, kids win!

Coffee helps make our House and the parents who stay here, run! We are so grateful to Day Break Coffee Roasters for being our new coffee sponsors! When they heard we had coffee on our wishlist, they really stepped up to fill that need. Being able to offer a hot cup of coffee every morning or whenever our families need a pick-me-up helps provide comfort when families need it most. Thank you for being part of !

It's time to get back to school! We're grateful to Witt Law Firm and Revolution Mortgage for providing school supplies for our kids in the House. Our families are going through so much in taking care of their child's health. We are proud to have community members who step up to help our families have one less thing to worry about and be ready to get back to school! Thank you!

It's and we are focusing on our younger guests. We need drinks for kids (Capri Sun, apple juice, juice boxes, etc.) and toys for kids of all ages.

You can also donate items from our Amazon Wishlist here: https://a.co/0KzEUBV.

Or, ship things to the Ronald McDonald House at 3413 10th St., Lubbock, TX, 79415.

Thank you for being part of !

Congratulations to the Fuller Family, who went home after 17 nights at the Ronald McDonald House! ❤️

You can be part of by rounding up your total at McDonald's. A little change makes a big difference when it comes to taking care of families who have a child receiving medical care.

Did you know that over 40% of the families who stay at the Ronald McDonald House have a child in the NICU? Your support keeps families close to our tiniest and mightiest fighters!

Join us in at www.rmhcsouthwest.com.

You *CAN* be part of ! Simply drop off your aluminum cans at our Ronald McDonald House using the can trailer in the corner of our parking lot (3413 10th St). Your aluminum cans turn into snacks, clean loads of laundry, and more nights together for families who have a child receiving medical care. Every little bit makes a difference. Thank you!

Texas Tech Football is only 21 days away, which makes now the perfect time to join us in Supporting And Comforting Kids (S.A.C.K.). When you make a pledge or donation to our Quarterback S.A.C.K. campaign, every sack the Red Raiders get on the opposing team's quarterback means more support for kids who are receiving medical care. Get in the game today at www.rmhcsouthwest.com/quarterback-sack.

Thank you to United Supermarkets who donated the proceeds from their employee softball tournament to RMHC of the Southwest! We're so grateful they decided to choose us for this donation and we loved getting to show them around the House afterwards. Thank you, United! ❤️

If you business would like to find a way to give back to the community, reach out to us at (806)744-8877. We love having more partners in !

This month we have two RMHC employees celebrating their work anniversaries! Traci Cheek and Tamara Price are both celebrating 1 year at RMHC of the Southwest. We're grateful to these women for their hard work! Traci is our Director of Development and you can find her promoting RMHC and raising support for our mission. Tamara is our Volunteer Coordinator and you can find her at the Ronald McDonald Family Room at Covenant Children's supporting families and volunteers in the Room.

Thank you to our guest families and supporters for making RMHC of the Southwest such a great place to work! ❤️

Halloween is 86 days away! We had such a good turn out at our first Trunk or Treat event last year that we're doing it again! We'll be hosting a Trunk or Treat at 12pm on Saturday, October 26th. This event will be free and open to the families staying at the House and our entire community.

We're already getting businesses and individuals signed up to participate with trunks. If you would like to join with a trunk, please contact Amanda at [email protected] or (806) 744-8877 by September 20th.

We need you! We couldn't do all that we do to support families who have a child receiving medical care without our amazing volunteers. No matter what you enjoy doing and how much time you have to give, there is a place for you to be part of . There are volunteer opportunities like Guest Chef where you can use your joy for cooking for a couple hours to provide families with a home-cooked meal. Or, opportunities like volunteering in our Family Rooms, where you can use your smile and helpfulness to greet families who need a break from the hospital room.

Learn more and sign up at www.rmhcsouthwest.com/volunteer.

Sundays are for family time! One of the moms in our House took this beautiful picture of her kids having fun out on the playground. Because of supporters like you, families can stay together when they have a child who needs medical care. Which means more time for fun together. Join us in supporting families at www.rmhcsouthwest.com.

We were so happy to see the Underhill Family this week! The Underhill Family stayed with us for 33 nights when Hayden was in a tragic car accident with his college golf team two years ago. They stopped by to say hi and bring donations for the families staying in the House. We love getting to see our former guests who will always be part of the RMHC Family! ❤️

If your family stayed with RMHC of the Southwest, in our House or Family Rooms, and you would like to share your story or update us, we'd love to see it! You can share your story online here: https://www.rmhcsouthwest.com/former-families/share-your-story/.

There is still plenty of summertime left to have fun! Thanks to Seahorse Community Pool for having our families back out to swim and play. Being able to provide families with opportunities to step away from the hospital and enjoy being together is so important.

It's and we're focused on this one particular spot in our kitchen again. We need: coffee, plastic utensils (especially forks), and paper bowls and plates.

You can also donate items from our Amazon Wishlist here: https://a.co/0KzEUBV.

Thank you for being part of !

Congratulations to the Aceves Family, who went home after 19 nights at the Ronald McDonald House! ❤️

There's nothing better to give you motivation on a Monday like spending time with 1,700+ members of the RMHC Family from around the world! Last week, our leadership staff was able to attend the 2024 RMHC International Conference in Chicago. It was a great time to learn, connect, and celebrate!

This year is the 50th Anniversary of the first Ronald McDonald House opening. It's a beautiful year to celebrate the Global Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) and RMHC of the Southwest's part in it. Here's to !

Our Volunteers of the Month for July are Addy Bowman and Ryann Coleman! Addy and Ryann are our summer practicums and have been a great help. Both practicums have completed 150 hours over the summer. They have also been key at keeping our Covenant Family Room open and available all summer long.

Addy is graduating in August with her masters in Interdisciplinary Studies and concentrations in Social work, Psychology, and Addiction Disorder and Recovery Studies. She is excited to work with children or at a nonprofit in the future.

Ryann is graduating in the fall with her degree in Counseling and Addiction Recovery Sciences. She plans to work in childhood counseling, so she can help children improve their emotional, social, and communication skills.

Thank you for being part of !

Thank you to our amazing volunteers and donors who make ! We're sharing photos of some of the friends who have been helping us out these past few weeks. Thank you to:

2024 Washington Mandela Fellows, Camp Caprock, Rise V, Kathy Crockett & City Bank, Texas Mutual Insurance Company, Hotel Motel Association, HEB's floral department, Guidance Stars Mentorship Program, and Walmart

You can join in the fun of giving back at www.rmhcsouthwest.com/volunteer.

ICYMI...we posted all our photos from our Quarterback S.A.C.K. Kick-Off Lunch to our page this morning. Direct link here: https://www.facebook.com/share/zbcUc1KPTCmP2Hyo/

Thank you to everyone who came out to Support And Comfort Kids (S.A.C.K.)! You can still get in the game and pledge or donate at www.rmhcsouthwest.com/quarterback-sack.

And, stay tuned to our social media as we'll be tracking the sacks for the Red Raiders all football season long. Wreck 'em!