While there is currently no place for families to stay for free when their child is hospitalized in Shreveport, construction has begun on the Ronald McDonald House Shreveport-Bossier. Funds are still being raised to support this program, and with the community’s help it will begin serving families in August 2025.

This House will serve tens of thousands of families of critically ill children receiving life-saving care at any Shreveport hospital. Families will be referred by hospital social workers and all services will be provided free, removing immense financial burdens during an already stressful time. By keeping families together and close to their hospitalized child, they can focus on their child’s care without worrying where they will sleep or what they will eat.

In addition to 20 private rooms where families will stay overnight, the Ronald McDonald House will be available for day use. They will be able to retreat from the stress of the hospital, have meals, snacks, activities, play spaces, and other comforts of home. Most importantly, families will connect, creating a community of support that uniquely understands the impact of a child’s critical diagnosis.

“We are so close to reaching the goal to build the House – $8 million has already been donated by the community, and we need gifts of all sizes to reach the $10 million goal. Every gift will help provide valuable resources to families,” said Janell Mason, CEO.