There's No Place Like Our Home
At Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Texas, we believe that no family should ever have to face the crisis of a critically ill or injured child alone. Today, we are taking monumental steps forward to ensure that when a family needs us most, our doors are wide open.
The Growing Need in Our Community
Our flagship 30-room Ronald McDonald House in Austin has long been a sanctuary for families. However, as the Central Texas population rapidly expands and our healthcare partners introduce world-class, advanced pediatric specialties, the demand for our services has reached an all-time high.
We are consistently operating past our capacity. Tragically, this means that many families facing the unthinkable are placed on a waitlist, left to navigate the financial and emotional burdens of a medical crisis without our support.
Our Bold Vision
A Place Like Home is our comprehensive capital campaign—a bold, visionary response to ensure we can serve every single family who needs us.
This historic expansion will add 51 new guest rooms across the Austin area, keeping families' steps from their child’s bedside, reducing waitlists, and providing a seamless system of comfort and community—regardless of where their medical journey takes them.
We are building a future where no family is turned away in their moment of greatest need.
Hope Arrives At Texas Children’s Hospital North Austin
Welcoming Families Since April 1, 2026
We are thrilled to announce that our brand-new, 9-guest-room Ronald McDonald House located directly inside Texas Children’s Hospital North Austin is now open.
Carefully designed as a calming, open, and safe sanctuary, this House allows parents to step away from the clinical environment to rest and recharge—all while remaining just steps from their child’s bedside.
Transforming The Mueller Campus for Future Growth
To meet the rapidly growing pediatric healthcare needs of Central Texas, we are completely reimagining our flagship Mueller Campus through a two-phase expansion.
We are progressing with a new four-story addition that will complete our expansion. This new 4 story building will add 38 additional rooms, completing our goal of adding a total of 51 rooms. Construction is anticipated to start in late 2026.
Phase 1: Mueller House Renovation (Underway)
Four additional guest rooms to reduce our waitlists.
A brand-new family kitchen for daily comfort.
A complete overhaul and expansion of our commercial kitchen to support community meal programs.
Phase 2: New 38-Room Mueller House
Family Spaces: 38 private guest rooms, 4 cozy living rooms, and laundry facilities.
Health & Wellness: A modern fitness center and a serene outdoor garden and courtyard.
Enrichment & Community: A dedicated teen center, a marketing and craft room, and a spacious community room.
Remote Work Support: Two private business/work centers for parents managing careers during a crisis.