Guiding Principles

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We believe that when you change a child's life, you change a family's, which can change a community, and ultimately the world.

We strive to be part of that change and part of the solution in improving the lives of children and their families. We extend our reach and impact by leveraging our 29 years of experience and strong relationships with our community to continuously improve and expand our core programs, while also developing new services to address the unique needs of the communities we serve. We don't do it alone. We rely on our strong relationships with the medical community to provide access to health care. We rely on strategic alliances with organizations that have the knowledge and infrastructure to extend our reach. We rely on you - our donors, volunteers, staff and friends.

Purpose

To enhance the lives of children and their families by creating and supporting programs that directly improve the health and well being of children.

Mission

To provide a temporary home away from home that serves and sustains families of children being treated at area hospitals; to offer families of hospitalized children the opportunity to refresh, rest and reflect within or near the treatment center; to deliver cost-effective medical, dental and educational services to underserved children in their neighborhood; and to provide support to organizations that serve the needs of children.

Vision

To establish the standard for the highest quality service, support and facilities to positively impact the health and well being of children and their families.

Values: Ronald McDonald House Charities of Arkansas believes in:

  • Family First - We believe that our families deserve the highest quality environment and experience delivered with respect, kindness and compassion.
  • Stewardship - We will faithfully utilize and protect our resources, both financial and human.
  • Partnership - We will develop and foster mutually beneficial relationships.
  • Inspiration - We value the enthusiasm and energy of visionary thinking and the pursuit of excellence in everything we do.
  • Continuous Improvement - We will develop measurable goals and standards, using facts to guide our progress.