The MCU Foundation, the charitable arm of Municipal Credit Union (MCU), recently donated $100,000 to the Ronald McDonald House of the Greater Hudson Valley. This gift will go directly to providing support for families seeking treatment at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, many of whom are residents of the New York City area. The Ronald McDonald House of the Greater Hudson Valley (RMHGHV) provides support to hundreds of families each year while their children receive essential medical treatments and care, allowing families the ability to spend every minute possible at their child’s side.
The MCU Foundation’s donation underscores its ongoing support of New Yorkers who need support to help cover basic necessities, especially in moments of high financial stress. When families travel from New York City to seek services at the Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, the Ronald McDonald House of the Greater Hudson Valley provides them with food and housing so they can focus on caring for their children. In addition to the financial donation from the MCU Foundation, employees of MCU will have opportunities to volunteer at RMHGHV to help young patients and their families. “The MCU Foundation is committed to forging powerful partnerships with organizations that embody our core values and share our dedication to uplifting New Yorkers,” said George Chacon, CEO of the MCU Foundation.
“A gift of this magnitude reflects the power of community and the incredible impact we can make when we come together,” said Brittany Moretti, executive director of RMHGHV.
About Ronald McDonald House of the Greater Hudson Valley Ronald McDonald House of the Greater Hudson Valley (RM HGHV) provides families with all the comforts of home and eases some of the emotional and financial burdens they experience when faced with their child’s illness. When children must travel long distances to access top medical care, accommodations for families can be expensive or not readily available. Located on the campus of Westchester Medical Center the House is just steps away from Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital. Since opening in 2011, RMHGHV has saved more than 3,000 families over $8,000,000 in out-of-pocket lodging and meal costs. As partners in enabling family-centered care RMHGHV strives to be part of the solution in improving the lives of children and their families by providing programs that strengthen families during difficult times. For more information on RMHGHV visit www.rmh-ghv.org or https://www.facebook.com/rmhghv/
