The Millstone Times February 2019

LONG BRANCH HOUSE 131 Bath Ave., Long Branch, NJ 07740 732-222-8755 NEW BRUNSWICK HOUSE 145 Somerset St., New Brunswick, NJ 08901 732-249-1222 RONALD McDONALD HOUSE OF CENTRAL & NORTHERN NEW JERSEY Keeping Families Close

Gifts of Giving Beyond the Holiday Season

Start the New Year by becoming a volunteer! The Ronald McDonald House of Central and Northern New Jersey (RMHCNJ) is always looking for new volunteers within our local community. Various skill sets are weclome, no experience necessary. Volunteer Opportunities: • House Parent - assist our House Manager with the daily operations of the House • Donation Organizer - sort and put away donations (household items, non-perishable food, books, etc.) in the pantry and common areas • Caring Cook - individuals or groups prepare a hot meal in our state-of-the-art kitchen for families staying in the House • Event Volunteer - become a committee member for fundraising or community events • Company/Organization Groups - collect pop tabs from aluminum cans, host a party or activity for families, help with outside projects (cleaning and planting), adopt a family during the holidays, or update a bedroom in the House For more information, please visit our website at www.rmh-cnj.org, call 732-222-8755, or email info@rmh-cnj.org. Interested in hosting an event of your own to benefit RMHCNJ? Contact Laura Cucci at 732-222-8755 or email Lcucci@rmh-cnj.org RMHCNJ does not receive any guaranteed funding from Ronald McDonald House Charities.

Help our families with your tax-deductible gift

Our families come from all over New Jersey, and worldwide to find the best, and sometimes, the only medical treatment available, for their child. Imagine for a moment that you were faced with that decision. What if you couldn’t afford the travel and housing expenses? What would you do? You would reach out to the Ronald McDonald House. We are here 24/7, 365 days a year for our families. directly benefits seriously ill children and their families. Think about what you would do and then give from your heart. This annual appeal and other direct donations from our community provide almost 45% of our annual revenue. Please make your contribution today by visiting our website www.rmh-cnj.org or call 732-222-8755. We waive the nominal $10.00 per night donation request for over 85% of our families. We will never turn a family away for lack of finances. It costs us, on average, $89 per night to house each family. We need your help. Your tax-deductible donation

2019 EVENTS

Connor Milligan

With your support RMHCNJ has been assisting families like Connor's for over 30 years. We provide a secure, comfortable environment close to some of the best medical facilities where these families can rest in private bedroom en-suites, partake of meals provided by volunteers, and be supported by other families experiencing similar challenges.

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Friday, Oct. 18 th For more information on these events contact Laura Cucci at 732-222-8755 or email Lcucci@rmh-cnj.org

We provide a respite for thousands of families with seriously ill children while they receive care at nearby medical facilities. Our houses and family rooms offer comforting surroundings where family members can stay together during a time of uncertainty and stress. Your generosity has enabled us to support our families for more than a quarter of a century. We thank you for providing us with the opportunity to continue our mission.

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For information or to donate, visit www.rmh-cnj.org or email us at info@rmh-cnj.org.

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