Keeping Families Close. At the world's first Ronald McDonald House, we support families of seriously ill children by creating a community of comfort and hope. RMHC Philly supports families on their children’s medical journeys. RONALD MCDONALD'S HOUSE CHARITIES(R)(RMHC(R)) OF THE PHILADELPHIA REGION, INC. IS A NON-PROFIT, 501(C)(3) CORPORATION THAT CREATES, FINDS AND SUPPORTS PROGRAMS THAT DIRECTLY IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN IN THE COMMUNITY. THE CHARITY HELPS "KEEP FAMILIES" CLOSELY EACH NIGHT AT ITS FOUR LOCAL RONALD MCDONALD HOUSES IN PHILADELPHIA, SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY AND DELAWARE. THE CHARITY ALSO OPERATES A MOBILE DENTAL CARE UNIT FOR UNDERSERVED CHILDREN VIA THE ST. CHRISTROPHER'S FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN RONALD MCDONALD CARE MOBILE, AS WELL AS AREAS OF RESPITE IN 17 AREA HOSPITALS WITH RONALD MCDONALD FAMILY ROOMS. FOR THE PAST NINE YEARS, THE CHARITY HAS PARTNERED WITH CBS3, PHILADELPHIA'S LOCAL CBS AFFILIATE, TO HOST THE "CHANGE THE LUCK OF A CHILD" TELETHON BENEFITTING THE LOCAL CHARITY.