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Southern California Chapter

Unifying the efforts of our six houses, a camp, two family rooms and other programs, the Southern California Chapter of Ronald McDonald House Charities is committed to creating a community where children and their families embrace life and healing with a sense of hope, enthusiasm, courage and joy.

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Our Houses

Ronald McDonald Houses located throughout Southern California help families stay close to their child when they need treatment for a serious medical condition. Our Houses provide a home-like setting, close to the region's top hospitals, where families can stay free-of charge for as long as necessary.

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Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times

Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times helps children with cancer and their families find hope, healing and a sense of normalcy at our year-round, medically supervised camp facility.

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Family Rooms

Our Family Rooms provide an oasis for parents and caregivers inside the hospital, giving them a chance to sleep, shower, and connect with other families just steps away from their child’s hospital bed.

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Family Support Services (FSS)

Family Support Services (FSS) provides compassionate emotional support, education, and resources to the families and staff of the Ronald McDonald House. We are available to you seven days a week, 24 hours a day, every day of the year even after you leave the house and return home.

Board of Trustees

The Bakersfield House is governed by a board representing a variety of professions, areas of expertise, and communities throughout the region.

Jeff Tensley

Chairman of Board

Jeff Tensley

  • Superintendent, Elk Hills School District 

Ana Johns

Treasurer
  • McDonald's Owner/Operator

Cornel Artho

  • Second Spring Medical Spa

Michelle Cooper

  • San Joaquin Valley Mortgage

Jim Darling

  • Jim Darling PR 

Janie Dyer

  • Board Member 

Trish Gallo

  • McDonald's Owner/Operator

Michael George

  • SVP/Chief Marketing & Advocacy Office, B

Bridget Hoefner

  • Castle and Cooke

Kenneth Keller

Kenneth Keller
  • COO, Bakersfield Memorial Hospital

Scott Knoeb

  • Frontier Real Estate Services

Brad Maberry

  • Wasco Union School District

Kim Mygatt

  • Manager, California Water Service 

Brenda Nakanishi

  • AVP Ops. Manager, Bank of Sierra 

Ken Ouellette

  • Advanced Beverage

Dave Packer

  • Dave Packer Homes

John Carter Piper

John Carter Piper

  • First Vice President – Investments, Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC

Pam Riggo

  • Coca-Cola

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