In 2024, RMHC Toronto did more for families than ever before, thanks to your generosity. From providing families with a place to stay to serving thousands of meals and enriching children’s lives through education, your impact is felt every day.

By the Numbers: 2024 Impact

Families served: 4,331
Meals served: 24,946
RMHC Toronto School students: 98
Nights of comfort: 27,069
Loads of laundry: 105,120
Volunteers: 294

    More Than a Home: How You Helped Families Thrive

    • A Place to Stay, A Community to Lean On:
      In March 2024, Aimee and her family from Niagara Falls faced the unimaginable when their son, Aidan, required prolonged hospitalization in Toronto. RMHC Toronto became their sanctuary, allowing the entire family to stay close during Aidan’s treatment. Read their story.
    • Meals That Nourish, Moments That Comfort:
      In 2024, RMHC Toronto served nearly 25,000 home-cooked meals to families. These meals offered more than just nutrition; they provided opportunities for families to gather, share experiences, and find strength in togetherness during their child’s medical journey. Learn more about our meals program.
    • Learning and Growing, Even in Tough Times:
      In October 2024, RMHC Toronto School marked its 20th anniversary. Recognized by the Ministry of Education, the school offers both in-class and virtual learning for patients and siblings, ensuring children continue their education during medical challenges. Read more.

    A Family’s Story: Together Through Life’s Toughest Moments

    When Sophie was born prematurely, her parents, Madison and Riley, were airlifted to Toronto, far from home. Thanks to RMHC Toronto, they had a place to stay, meals to share, and the support of a community during Sophie’s recovery. Because of donors like you, families like theirs never have to face these moments alone. Read their story.

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    Baby Sophie with her sisters, mom, and grandma

    Meet Our Families

    Every family who stays at RMHC Toronto has a unique story—one of strength, resilience, and hope. In 2024, your support helped families facing unimaginable challenges stay together when it mattered most. Meet some of the incredible families whose journeys were made possible thanks to donors like you.

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    A Place to Call Home During Our NICU Journey

    When Robert and Zoe’s newborn son faced a critical health crisis, RMHC Toronto provided them with a comforting home near the hospital during the holiday season.
    Read their story.

    A family of four on a hospital bed

    Creating Memories Together

    During their son Lewis’s cancer treatment, the Graham family found more than just accommodation at RMHC Toronto; they celebrated milestones and built lasting memories.
    Read their story.

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    A “Second Family” for the Carswells

    After the premature birth of their daughter Mélodie, the Carswell family discovered unwavering support and a sense of community at RMHC Toronto.
    Read their story.

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    Staying Together – Thanks to RMHC Toronto School

    With their son Aidan hospitalized, the presence of RMHC Toronto School allowed the family to stay united and ensured continued education for their other children.
    Read their story.

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    Room to Take a Break

    When their son Tommy was hospitalized unexpectedly, the Yoken family found relief in the Ronald McDonald Family Room. It became their refuge—a place to rest, regroup, and find support during a stressful time.

    Read their story

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    Finding Comfort 6,000 Kilometres Away from Home

    Pierre and Marc, new parents from France, found a supportive environment at RMHC Toronto while their premature twins received critical care far from home.
    Read their story.

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    The Gift of Time

    Facing a prolonged hospital stay for their son Weslee’s heart transplant, Jennah and her family found a nurturing and supportive environment at RMHC Toronto.
    Read their story.

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