Ronald McDonald House Shreveport-Bossier

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Opening in August 2025

Ronald McDonald House Shreveport-Bossier will serve families with a critically ill child in any Shreveport hospital. By keeping families together during an already difficult time, the House removes barriers to life-saving care for children and eases financial burdens. All services at the Ronald McDonald House are provided to families free of charge.

At Ronald McDonald House we believe that “home” is more than four walls and a roof. That’s why every Ronald McDonald House provides a safe haven for families of seriously ill, hospitalized children. Here they find a private room where they can retreat from the stress of the hospital, as well as meals, snacks, activities, play spaces for siblings, and comforts of home. Families are embraced in the warmth and hospitality of our compassionate staff and volunteers. Families connect with each other, creating a community of support that uniquely understands the impact of a child’s critical diagnosis

Meet the Brown Family from Minden, Louisiana

Thank you to our donors and supporters at SWEPCO and the AEP Foundation for this video

You can help build the first Ronald McDonald House in Northwest Louisiana.

The Where Hope Has A Home campaign is raising a total of $10 million to open the 3-story, 20-bedroom Ronald McDonald House Shreveport-Bossier in 2025.

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Meet Brianna, 122 Nights Without a Ronald McDonald House

A mother with a 15-month old toddler at home, a husband with a full-time job, and a baby born at 24-weeks. She spent 122 days with her newborn in the NICU.

“Each day I had to make a choice: which child would receive my attention; my tiny sick baby or my 15-month old toddler? How do you choose between your children? With a Ronald McDonald House, families will not have to choose. There must be a way for a family’s support system to stay intact, otherwise, the stress and trauma multiply exponentially. The idea of a Ronald McDonald House — I really have no words to tell you how valuable it will be. It will solve so much!”
Meet Liam, 55 Nights Without a Ronald McDonald House

Born prematurely in Shreveport, Liam was diagnosed with kidney failure and spent 55 days in the NICU.

“We were there every day, but the daily round-trip drive, and being away from our 7-year-old daughter was so difficult. We were overwhelmed when Liam was sent to Dallas for dialysis. Worried for him and our finances. It was almost more than we could bear. We were relieved to learn we could stay as long as needed at the Ronald McDonald House there for free! Everything was provided – meals, laundry, and much more. It took so much stress off us and we were able to focus all our attention on Liam. The possibility of having a Ronald McDonald House here at home where families could be with their child would be amazing and is so needed.”
Meet Molly, 35 Nights Without a Ronald McDonald House

From Calhoun, Louisiana Molly had a normal pregnancy and delivery when the unexpected happened.

“When our daughter, Thea, was born she was unable to swallow and had to be transferred to Shreveport for emergency surgery. She had three surgeries over the course of five weeks. I had a rough recovery and couldn’t ride in the car. It was a rollercoaster of emotions, so having a place to unwind, eat a meal, shower, and meet families going through similar situations would have meant everything. A Ronald McDonald House in this area would help so many families.“
Meet LaToya, stayed 240 Nights in the Ronald McDonald House

When the twins were born prematurely, they were airlifted to the hospital Londyn was released after a few months while Lincoln remained in the NICU for eight months.

“I also had Evan, age 2, at the time. I couldn’t work, so I could not have afforded to stay in a hotel. The long drive would’ve been impossible on a daily basis. The House was such a relief with meals, laundry, a place for Evan to play, and a comfortable room where we stayed together as a family. This meant everything to me. I don’t know what I would have done without the Ronald McDonald House.”
Meet the Lopintos, 14 Stays

47 Nights at the Ronald McDonald House

Anthony, from Covington, LA, was diagnosed at birth with lymphatic malformation. He will face a lifetime of surgeries.

He is now seven years old and recently had his 14th surgery.

“Because of the Ronald McDonald House we’ve been able to focus on Anthony while staying close to him through each procedure. We’ve had meals, a comfortable place to sleep and the company of other families, each walking a journey similar to our own.”
Meet the Smith Family, 49 nights in the Ronald McDonald House

For 49 nights, the Smith family called the Ronald McDonald House their home away from home.

“Adonis was rushed to the hospital after a virus attacked his heart and lungs. He went into cardiac arrest three times and went into complete heart failure. When we found out we could stay at the Ronald McDonald House, it was my first real night’s sleep. We felt safe when far from home and the staff was like family. This is what families really need. Without the House, who knows what families would go through. This place is heaven sent.”

We'd like to thank the following businesses, foundations, and individuals who have already pledged their support.

ACME Brick
AEP Foundation
Alpha Delta Pi Foundation
Anti-Pest
Ash Grove Cement Company
Lindsay & John Atkins
Automated Business Concepts, Inc.
b1 Bank
Barksdale Federal Credit Union
Brent & Autumn Beaulieu
The Biernacki Family & Fire Tech Systems
Walter O. Bigby, Jr.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Dr. Joseph A Bocchini, Jr.
Douglas & Jennifer Boudreaux
Brian & Kathi Barker Foundation
Brookshire Grocery Company
Kendall & Hays Brown
Elizabeth & Owen Buhler
Mr. John Roy Burroughs
Cadence Bank
Caddo Bossier Parishes Port Commission
Caddo Parish Commission
Career Adventures
Carolyn W. & Charles T. Beaird Family Foundation
Carter Credit Union
Bessie Casey / BESCA Land Services LLC
Catherine C. Hunt, Realtor / LaState Realty
Charoak Holding LLC
Chesapeake Energy
The Chhabra Family
Citizens Bank & Trust Co.
City of Shreveport
Renee & Wyche Coleman III
Community Foundation of North Louisiana – Kinsey Family Endowed Fund
The Crow Foundation
Susan & Dean Davenport
DeSoto Parish Police Jury
Elite Health Solutions
Jan Elkins KTBS
Estopinal Family Trust
Rand & Susan Falbaum
Fibrebond Corporation
Jaf & Shelly Fielder
Fight Like Emilie Foundation
First Methodist Church of Shreveport
Allen & Emily Frierson
Archer & Tricia Frierson
Bratton & Caroline Frierson
Christy & John Frierson Family
Ivy & Archer Frierson
Paula & Chris Frierson
Frymaster
In memory of Dr. Denny E. Gamble, Sr. by Denny “Kit” Gamble, Jr. & Sarah Margaret Gamble
Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Gamble
Gibsland Bank & Trust
Greater Minden Chamber of Commerce
Rachel & G. Carlton Golden Jr.
John & Cindy Griffin
Nelva & Roy Griggs, Capital Campaign Chair
Dr. Kathleen & Mr. Thomas Harris
Betty Henderson
Hiland Dairy
In memory of Dr. Lisa Hodges
Don & Johnette Huguley
Bailee & Adam Hurley in memory of Huck Cannon Hurley
In honor of Jesus, Anonymous

Marion & Ben Kacos
Drs. Sanford Katz & Michelle Yetman Katz
Fred & Melinda Kent
Kiwanis Club of Shreveport
Kathy & Richard Lamb
Jim & Marianne Leslie
Leslie Family Foundation
Louis & Tootsie Davis Foundation
Scott & Ginger Lowe
Judy A. Madison & Family
Vince & Sharon Maggio/Melissa Rose Maggio Foundation, Inc.
Bharti M. Manchandia, M.D. & Manohar R. Manchandia, M.D.
The Manning Van Lopik Memorial Charitable Foundation
Martin Brower, Baton Rouge
Matthews, Beaty & Company, CPAs LLP
Maxie’s Interior & Exterior of Louisiana LLC
Kim & James McCormick
Linda & Herb Meadows
Metro Aviation, Inc. / Mike Stanberry
Drs. Kristi & Rick Michael
Drs. Cary & Karen Mielke
Dr. Jason & Jenny Milligan
Minden Medical Center, Northern Louisiana Medical Center & Allegiance Health Management
Richard Morrison, M.D.
Kevin & Janet Murphy
Nabholz Charitable Foundation
Carl & Shelly Nelson
Newt Brown Contractor, LLC
Orcutt-Winslow + TEG
ORR KIA
Brenda & John Parsons of Deep South Equipment
Pinnacle Structures, Inc.
Poindexter Foundation
Connie & Donald Posner & Family
Professional Coating & Inspection Services
Q=Petersen Family
Querbes & Nelson
Red River Chevrolet and the Good Neighbor Chevy Dealers
River Bend Rotary Club of Shreveport
RMHC AR–NLA Board of Directors
Phyllis & Johnny Rogers
Ronald McDonald House Charities® Global
Rotary Club of South Shreveport
Dr. Phillip & Alma Rozeman
RRCU
Kathryn & Joe Salpietra
Shreveport-Bossier Delta Delta Delta Alumnae
In memory of William J. & Elaine Sherman
The Simank Family
In memory of Aaron Michael Singer
Pam & Kim R. Smith
Southwestern Energy
Dr. Danielle & Nic Thomas
Greg & Wendi Tilley
In memory of Rusty Timmons
Dr. Minh Tran & Dr. Caroline Caperton, Ella Claire & Sophie Tran
Turkey Fry Guys
Tyson
VieMed Healthcare
WalMart Health & Wellness – Market 127
Darryl & Kim Webb
Ro & Steve White
Dr. Brent & Jessica Whitton
William Morris Companies LLC
Willis Knighton Health
David & Kathryn Wood