Ronald McDonald House

Though all charities do good work and are worth supporting, The Ronald McDonald House is one Auckland based charity that I have been personally affected by and can vouch for.
Located on site of the Starship Children’s Hospital, The Ronald McDonald House provides families with a ‘home away from home’ while their child is in the hospital. The McDonald House has 48 family sized bedrooms, each of which include an ensuite, while communal laundry, cooking, entertainment areas and fitness facilities are also part of the establishment.
A few years ago one of my close family friends was hospitalized for half a year, and her family (who live out of Auckland) were able to live at Ronald McDonald House for the duration of her admittance. The House meant their family were able to deal with the situation as a unit and the other kids’ routine wasn’t too badly disrupted. Without the help of Ronald McDonald House my friends’ family probably wouldn’t have coped with the situation — it just meant they were able to focus on the important things and not worry about little day to day issues.
The Ronald McDonald House is completely funded by donations and sponsorship, so if you can spare a few dollars this is definitely a charity worth supporting. You never know when it could be you or your family who will need the support of this charity!
Bonus: Ensuring it caters to all families’ long-​term needs, the Ronald McDonald House even has a school on site for families that bring school-​aged children with them