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Ronald McDonald House Cincinnati and Dayton consolidate into Ronald McDonald House Southwest Ohio
Summary
Jennifer Loeb, CEO, presented the December 2025 board-approved consolidation that became effective January 1, 2026, creating one of the largest Ronald McDonald House chapters with an approximately $13 million annual budget and expanded regional partnerships.
Jennifer Loeb, identified in the minutes as CEO of the Cincinnati Ronald McDonald House, presented an overview of the newly formed Ronald McDonald House Southwest Ohio. She said the Cincinnati and Dayton organizations spent about nine months evaluating a merger after Dayton’s CEO retired, both boards approved the consolidation in December 2025, and it took effect January 1, 2026.
Loeb said the unified organization is now one of the largest Ronald McDonald House chapters in the United States, operating with an annual budget of approximately $13 million and providing lodging, meals and support services through Cincinnati and Dayton locations plus the Family Room at Miami Valley Hospital. She emphasized improved efficiency, stronger collaboration and increased capacity to serve families across the region. The slide packet included program statistics (e.g., Cincinnati private guest rooms: 177; Dayton private guest rooms: 42; Dayton average stay: 19 nights) and listed healthcare partners including Dayton Children’s, Cincinnati Children’s, Kettering Health and Premier Health.
Loeb closed by outlining a focus on operating efficiencies, financial sustainability and community engagement as the merged organization moves forward.
