12 Days of Giving

12 Days of Giving

by | Dec 6, 2021 | News, Ways To Support

This holiday season, consider Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northwest Ohio with our special 12 Days of Giving. On Monday, December 6, we will reveal a unique way you can gift or donate towards RMHC and will conclude on Friday, December 17. The past 20+ months have been tough for everyone. Warm up your heart and help us provide a home away from home for hundreds of families yearly.

Follow our social media accounts to stay up-to-date on the 12 Days of Giving.

  • Facebook – @RMHCToledo – click HERE to follow.
  • Twitter – @RMHCToledo – click HERE to follow.
  • Instagram – @RMHCToledo – click HERE to follow.

Day of Giving 1 – Gift of Volunteering Your Time

Volunteers are the heart of RMHC programs! Globally, more than 136,000 volunteers dedicate their time and resources to help families feel at home when they can’t be. Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northwest Ohio has thousands of volunteers yearly.

This holiday season, consider volunteering your time as a gift to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northwest Ohio. To volunteer, please contact Wendy Bejaige, Director of Program Services at wendy@rmhctoledo.org.

Hear from one of our amazing volunteers, Jackie Rome, by clicking HERE.

 

Day of Giving 2 – RMHC Teddy Bear Toss

We’re teaming up with our home town team, the Toledo Rockets! Toledo Basketball has selected Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northwest Ohio to be the charity of choice for their annual Teddy Bear Toss. Along with receiving all teddy bears, we will also receive $5 for every ticket sold with promo code “RMHC”.

  • Toledo Women’s Basketball vs. Loyola-Maryland – Saturday, December 11 at 2PM
  • Toledo Men’s Basketball vs. Marshall – Tuesday, December 21 at 7PM

Purchase tickets to the Toledo Basketball games HERE.

 

Day of Giving 3 – Wish List Wednesday

Warm up your heart this holiday season by donating items off of our wish list! If you’re ordering off Amazon, make sure you select “Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northwest Ohio Inc.” from smile.amazon.com.

  • Paper bowls
  • Bleach
  • Dish detergent
  • Beef and chicken broth
  • Juice boxes

 

Day of Giving 4 – Fund Our Families

For families with sick children, an already difficult situation can be even harder when the medical care their child needs isn’t close to home. With your support, we can continue to support families when they need it most. Consider a donation to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northwest Ohio. Click HERE to donate.

Day of Giving 5 – Parent Gift or Gift Card

Consider a holiday gift or gift card for parents at Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northwest Ohio. These gifts allow us to provide extra support for parents at our House through a difficult time.
 
Examples for gifts:
– Winter clothing (hats, gloves, etc.)
– Bath and body sets
– Gas gift cards

Day of Giving 6 – Round Up or Purchase A Happy Meal

While you’re out finishing up your holiday shopping, stop by a local McDonald’s! By rounding up your order or by purchasing a Happy Meal, you can support Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northwest Ohio.

 

Day of Giving 7 – Dillard’s Cookbook

Searching for the perfect gift for the chef in your family? The Dillard’s Southern Living Christmas Cookbook has amazing recipes & provides support for RMHC families. Order HERE or visit Franklin Park Mall.

Day of Giving 8 – Child Toy Donation

This holiday season warm up your heart by donating toys for children to our House. Our staff will gather donations and put together the perfect holiday gift for children. Contact wendy@rmhctoledo.org to learn more.

 

Day of Giving 9 – Buy A Brick

Be a permanent part of our House by purchasing a brick paver. Engraved with your name or message, your brick becomes a timeless way to honor a loved one’s memory. Contact Michelle@rmhctoledo.org to learn more.

Day of Giving 10 – Wish List Wednesday 

Warm up your heart this holiday season by donating items off of our wish list! If you’re ordering off Amazon, make sure you select “Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northwest Ohio Inc.” from smile.amazon.com.

  • Dish soap
  • Canned chicken
  • Canned tuna
  • Cooking spray
  • Tomato paste
  • Miracle Whip

 

Day of Giving 11 – Collect Pull Tabs

Collect pull tabs and drop them off at our House! Pull tab donations fund groceries yearly for our House. If your business would like to collect pull tabs, reach out to info@rmhctoledo.org.

 

Day of Giving 12 – Make A Meal

 
When you provide, prepare, and serve a meal for our families, not only are you are providing a wonderful, home-cooked meal for them to enjoy, but you are relieving them of one worry in their already stressful day. For our final day of giving, consider volunteering to prepare a meal at Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northwest Ohio.
 
To volunteer to prepare a meal, contact wendy@rmhctoledo.org.
Ways To Support The House: Alan Miller Jewelry Raffle

Ways To Support The House: Alan Miller Jewelry Raffle

by | Oct 5, 2021 | Ways To Support

Thanks to Alan Miller Jewelers, we have a beautiful set of earrings and a necklace to raffle off just in time for Sweetest Day! The diamond necklace is 2.00 CTW and the matching earrings are .75 CTW valued at $5,000!

How it works:
• Buy a raffle ticket by clicking HERE.
• If your ticket is chosen, you will be contacted on Monday, October 11.
• On October 15, at 4:00 pm you are requested to show up at Alan Miller Jewelers for a reverse raffle for the jewelry set.

Alan Miller Jewelers is located at: 3239 Navarre Ave, Oregon, OH 43616

Alan Miller Necklace and Earrings