DEI - Cultural Education Statement

Ronald McDonald House Charities Greater Houston offers a home away from home providing care, compassion and hope to families with seriously ill children that are hospitalized. This has been accomplished by a special partnership comprised of the families we serve, our employees, volunteers, board members, hospital partners and donors.

We are committed to ensuring RMHC-GH is diverse, equitable and inclusive. This means each member of our partnership – whatever their race, ethnicity, color, language, national origin, age, religion veteran status, political affiliation, physical or mental ability, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or identity, education or socioeconomic status – feels safe, valued and respected. Our obligations to each other are mutual,

Our Commitments

Understand the diverse life experiences and celebrate the heritages of each member of our partnership.
Provide equal opportunity for employment and advancement in all our departments, programs and worksites.
Promote an inclusive, multicultural work environment across all our locations, where employees can show their authentic selves, leverage their diverse skill sets and maximize their potential as they engage and interact with families, board members, volunteers, donors and hospital staff.
Respect each member of our partnership as essential members of our team and recognize the diverse backgrounds, experiences and cultures they bring to RMHC-GH.
Offer training and support to ensure each member of our partnership understands the importance and value of working in a multicultural environment.
Spend time and resources to add more diverse representation to our Board such that it reflects the diversity of our city.
Conduct regular Board reviews of all RMHC-GH policies and procedures to ensure they are as equitable and inclusive as possible.
Cultivate and broaden our donor base to reflect the diversity of our city.

Give the gift of togetherness.

We believe families are stronger when they battle a medical crisis together. With your help we can keep family members close to each other, and steps from their child’s medical treatment.