Ronald McDonald House Syracuse renovation project continues

Nonprofit seeks to reach fundraising goal       

SYRACUSE — A renovation project at the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central New York (RMHC of CNY) is “nearing completion,” the organization said in late April. The charitable organization is renovating more than 9,000 square feet of previously unfinished space on the fourth floor of the house to add six new family suites. RMHC of CNY expects to complete the expansion project later this spring so that it can start using the new suites by this summer to “serve even more guest families in need.” Zausmer-Frisch Scruton & Aggarwal is managing construction on project. The same firm designed and built the CNY Ronald McDonald House in 2011-2012. Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central New York is located at 1100 E. Genesee St. in Syracuse. As of April 23, RMHC of CNY had raised $815,000 toward its $1.1 million goal, including a $350,000 gift from the Feehan Family Foundation Inc., per its announcement that day. “This expansion will allow us to keep even more families comfortable and close when it matters most,” Beth Trunfio, executive director of RMHC of CNY, said in the announcement. “We are in the process of raising $1.1 million to support this project and, while we are trending toward our goal, we are asking community members to consider donating to the project to help us meet the evolving needs of guest families.” Those interested in donating can do so online at rmhcny.org/fourth-floor or call (315) 476-1027 to learn more about commemorative giving opportunities, RMHC of CNY said.

About RMHC of CNY 

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central New York operates the CNY Ronald McDonald House 24 hours a day, year-round, at no cost for families whose children are hospitalized with serious illnesses or injuries. The fully accessible CNY Ronald McDonald House provides the convenience of a comfortable room and warm bed, home-cooked meals and support and compassion, the organization noted.