About the Project

Supporting children and families in their time of need.

Project Details

Location

Adjacent to the current House — spanning the entire block of Calhoun Street between Barre and Gadsden Streets

Size

Total Project Estimated: 33,062 square feet

Costs

Total: $32,000,000

House exterior from corner of Calhoun and Barre

Features

  • 34 bedrooms with private bathrooms
  • Two elevators that can accommodate a stretcher (current House has no elevator)
  • Large kitchen and dining room
  • Classroom (siblings often attend class while their brother or sister is in the hospital)
  • Communal spaces for families to find support in one another
  • Separate play areas for toddlers, youth and teens
  • Laundry rooms on family floors
  • Quiet areas for families
  • Welcome Desk
  • Volunteer Parking
  • 3 Family Kitchen Galleys
  • Outdoor Patio

Bedrooms

Target 34 in total

  • Each large enough to accommodate two queen size beds
  • Private bathrooms
  • Natural Light
  • Independent temperature control
  • Long stay rooms–with room for a pull out couch

Playrooms by Interest and Age

  • Toddlers (Ages 1–5)
  • Youth (Ages 6–11)
  • Teens (Ages 12–18)
  • Toy Closet (Each child’s welcome gift of choice)

Timetable

  • August 2025 – Site Prep
  • December 2025 – Full Construction

Home-Like Considerations

ATMOSPHERE

Inviting and Clean
Efficient
Safe
Reliable Wi-Fi Access
Charleston Amenities

ENVIRONMENTAL

Natural Light
Flood Area Considerations
Sustainable
Outdoors access

STRUCTURAL

Covered parking for volunteer loading and unloading

Elevators that may accommodate a stretcher for emergencies

Oversized side walks

Public Safety staging area for family pickups and drop offs

SPECIFICS

Variety of common areas in sizes and purposes

Connectivity to the current House

Transition from the Medical District to the Neighborhood

Areas of play for a variety of ages

Volunteer working areas

About Ronald McDonald House Charities®

Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC®), a non-profit, 501 (c) (3) corporation, creates, finds and supports programs that directly improve the health and well-being of children. Through its global network of 300 Chapters in more than 63 countries and regions, its three core programs, the Ronald McDonald House®, the Ronald McDonald Family Room® and the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile®, and millions of dollars in grants to support children’s programs worldwide, RMHC provides stability and vital resources to families so they can get and keep their children healthy and happy. All RMHC-operated and supported programs, enable family-centered care, provide a bridge to quality health care, are a vital part of the health care continuum and give children and families the time they need to heal and cope better together.

Make a Difference for Families & Children

Parents don’t know when their children will need medical help. But they should know they can always access the care they need. And with your help, we can support them all throughout their journey.