Year after year, employees lace up their running shoes, volunteer their time and proudly support Ronald McDonald House Washington DC. Their commitment extends far beyond race day. Whether helping improve our Houses, investing in our mission or encouraging employees to get involved, Home Genius has become a cherished part of our community.
This kind of partnership matters.
Because every family staying at Ronald McDonald House Washington DC is facing one of the most difficult chapters of their lives. Thanks to partners like Home Genius, families can stay close to the medical care their child needs while finding comfort, community and support when they need it most.
Sometimes, though, the impact of a partnership reaches even further than anyone expects.
A Personal Connection
For one Home Genius employee, supporting Ronald McDonald House Washington DC became personal in a way he never expected.
Earlier this year, Sekayi Brown and his family welcomed a new baby girl. But instead of bringing her home right away, she began her life in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).
During that difficult and uncertain time, Sekayi met several families whose babies were also receiving care. Nearly five of them shared that they were staying at Ronald McDonald House.
At first, he didn’t fully understand what that meant.
But as Sekayi spent more time in the hospital and learned about the House, he began to understand the vital role it plays for families facing some of the most challenging moments of their lives — providing a place to stay, support, and a sense of community when families may not have the resources to be close to their children.
That experience gave Home Genius Cares an entirely new meaning for him.
“I love that we support this charity, and that we’re able to give back in this way.”
His experience with his daughter and the families he met reminded him just how much a little support can mean when a family is going through something no parent ever expects.
And that’s why being able to support Ronald McDonald House through Home Genius Cares feels so personal.
“Home Genius Exteriors is committed to putting people first and showing up where people need you most. Ronald McDonald House Charities gives families a place to feel supported during some of their hardest days, and I’m proud that Home Genius Exteriors gets to stand beside them.”
Home Genius may have set out to sponsor a race.
To volunteer.
To improve our Houses.
To give back to families.
What they also created was something impossible to plan.
A connection that inspired one of their own employees to come home again.
Richard’s story reminds us that the impact of a corporate partnership can’t always be measured in volunteer hours, sponsorship dollars or completed projects.
Sometimes the greatest impact is found in the lives that reconnect with a place that once changed everything.
Home Genius has become much more than a sponsor of our Red Shoe 5K.
They have become part of the Ronald McDonald House Washington DC family.
Their employees show up with enthusiasm, generosity and heart.
They volunteer.
They run.
They encourage one another to serve.
They create a culture where giving back is simply part of who they are.
We’re especially grateful to Home Genius founder and our Board Member Jeff Gunhus for his leadership and for championing a partnership that continues to make a meaningful difference for families throughout our region.
To celebrate Home Genius and everyone who makes this partnership possible, our staff and Forever Families created the thank-you video below.
Make checks payable to Ronald McDonald House Washington DC and mail to:
Ronald McDonald House Washington DC
3312 Gallows Road
Falls Church, VA 22042
Every gift helps families stay close to the medical care their child needs.
Donors who donate securities that have been held long term will generally receive a charitable tax deduction for the full fair market value of the securities and avoid capital gains taxes on the appreciation of the assets over their original cost bases.
Please be sure to consult with your tax advisor for specific tax information when giving securities.
1) Contact Ronald McDonald House Washington DC prior to transfer so that your gift can be handled quickly and properly for tax purposes. Email [email protected].
2) Instruct your broker to transfer by contacting our broker:
Davenport & Company LLC
ATTN: Lianne Recchia
P.O. Box 85678
Richmond, VA 23285-5678
Tel: 804-697-2943
DTC # 0443
Account name: Ronald McDonald House Washington DC (formerly Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Washington, D.C)
Account #DA1196140
Ronald McDonald House Washington DC (formerly Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Washington, D.C.)
EIN# 52-1132262
Order from our Mindful Giving Site to have items sent directly to our Houses.
Please see our Giving Guidelines (coming soon).
If interested in bringing items to our Houses, please contact [email protected] for information and to schedule your drop-off.
It’s an easy process, with free towing and tax benefits. Learn more HERE
Learn more about volunteering options HERE.
Learn more about the Red Shoe 5k and sign up to participate.
Collecting aluminum pop tabs is a fun and easy way to support the families staying at Ronald McDonald Houses. Tabs are recycled, and the funds help families right here in the DMV area.
HOW IT WORKS
1) Become an Ambassador
Ask your family, friends, school, church, or company to collect tabs with you.
2) Collect Pop Tabs
Save the tabs from every aluminum can in a container (coffee can, milk jug, bag, etc.).
3) Donate Your Tabs
Drop them off at one of our two Ronald McDonald House locations:
Every tab helps a family stay close.
Every small act adds up.
Want to see how your support makes a difference?
Explore our annual and impact reports for a closer look at our mission, finances and the families made stronger by your generosity.
