Two children sharing a supportive moment at Ronald McDonald House.

Other Ways to Help

There are many meaningful ways to support families staying at Ronald McDonald House Tulsa. Honor someone special, give a little during a McDonald’s visit, or turn everyday pop tabs into lasting support for children and their families.

Honorarium and Memorial Gifts

Honorarium gifts that recognize a personal achievement or milestone in someones’s life. These are instances such as a birthday, wedding, or anniversary and are a meaningful way to support the House. You can also make a memorial gift in memory of a loved one.

A letter will be prepared and sent to the person of your choice to let them know about the gift.

A smiling baby representing honorarium and memorial gifts that support Ronald McDonald House Tulsa families.

“Round-Up for Ronald McDonald House Tulsa” and Donation Boxes

A few cents added to an order or a coin dropped into a donation box may not feel like much. When millions of McDonald’s customers participate, those small gifts add up to help families with hospitalized children.

In the United States, choose “Round-Up for Ronald McDonald House Tulsa” when ordering at a McDonald’s kiosk, or ask to round up your total at the counter or drive-thru. You can also place spare change in an Ronald McDonald House Tulsa Donation Box. These programs are available year-round at most U.S. restaurants.

Many McDonald’s restaurants outside the United States also offer donation boxes, kiosk giving, and other ways to benefit families served by local Ronald McDonald House Tulsa Chapters.

More than $27 million

In 2019, McDonald’s customers in the United States donated more than $27 million in small change.

A hand placing spare change into an Ronald McDonald House Tulsa donation box.

Pop Tabs

Something so simple can mean so much.

Collecting pop tabs is a hands-on way to teach children about philanthropy and recycling while raising funds to support families. Schools, service organizations, churches, businesses, and individuals all participate in the Ronald McDonald House Tulsa pop-tab program.

Approximately 60¢

per pound of aluminum

1,267 pop tabs

make approximately one pound

12 pop tabs

measure approximately one foot

63,360 pop tabs

measure approximately one mile

Why collect only the tabs?

Pop tabs are made from a different quality of aluminum than the cans and are easy to recycle. They are smaller, cleaner, and easier for Ronald McDonald House Tulsa to receive and handle in large quantities. The amount raised is based on the weight of the collected aluminum. Funds raised are not credited toward medical treatment.

Collect pop tabs until your container is full, then bring them to Ronald McDonald House Tulsa. Pop tabs may be delivered to the House between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. daily.

Ronald McDonald House Tulsa takes collected pop tabs to local recycling centers. The tabs are weighed to determine their value, and the recycling center sends Ronald McDonald House Tulsa a check for the total amount.

Every Small Action Helps

Whether you give in honor of someone special, round up at McDonald’s, or collect pop tabs with your school or organization, your support helps Ronald McDonald House Tulsa care for families when they need it most.

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Secure donation

Your gift helps Ronald McDonald House Tulsa provide lodging, meals, and compassionate support for families receiving pediatric medical care. Donation information is processed securely by Arreva.

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Your gift keeps families together

Every donation helps families stay close to their children without worrying about where they will sleep or how they will find their next meal.