AmeriCorps Week Project Recap: Movies & Muffins

                                         

Assortment of Yummy Goodness

Volunteers battered up last week Friday for the Movies and Muffins service project at the Ronald McDonald House-Ft. Lauderdale for AmeriCorps Week 2011! Over 100 muffins- chocolate chip, blueberry, banana nut, apple cinnamon, and cornbread were made for the families and friends who call the Ronald McDonald House their “home away from home”. With over 290 local chapters in 52 countries and regions, the Ronald McDonald House Charities has been developing and supporting programs that aim to improve the well being of children. 

Volunteers gets ready to start another batch

The Ft. Lauderdale House which opened in 2004 features 20 private bedrooms, indoor/outdoor play areas, a library, dining room, kitchen, and common areas. Located right across the street from Broward General Medical Center and The Chris Evert Children’s Hospital, The Ronald McDonald House-Ft. Lauderdale opens it doors to over 150 families each year.

Volunteer support at the Ronald McDonald House is very much appreciated and needed. Volunteers cans adopt a meal, sponsor a bingo night, read stories to the children, make art/crafts, or have a magic night to name a few. 

Chocolate Chip was a favorite!

To learn more about how you can get involved in a local chapter in your community please visit http://rmhc.org/ and if you are in the Ft. Lauderdale area, feel free to join us next month for Movies and Muffins!