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Michelle's Message
 Between holiday cookouts, visiting family members and the flurry of our summer events, the House is buzzing with activity! This summer has also brought an outpour of support from the central Indiana community of which we are so thankful. Earlier this summer, we were given the opportunity to celebrate the incredibly strong and courageous parents that stay here at the House, with two special events on Mother's and Father's Days. A big thank you to Katie Duckett for coordinating the 4th Annual Mother's Day Tea Party and to McDonald's of Central Indiana for providing a much needed break with a barbeque celebration on Father's Day. Your support gives families the gift of togetherness! Our next big event, the 11th Annual Pop Tab and Coin Drop, will be held next Friday, July 17th from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Join us as we take over Monument Circle! There will be games, live music, food trucks, face painting and so much more! This event is family-friendly and free to attend, so grab the kids and head to the Circle for a fun afternoon. Thank you for supporting the House, we look forward to seeing you all soon. Take care, Michelle 
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You can support the Ronald McDonald House of Indiana by shopping through Amazon's philanthropic program, AmazonSmile! AmazonSmile is the same Amazon you know - same products at the same prices with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to RMHI at no additional cost to you! To shop, visit smile.amazon.com and select the Ronald McDonald House of Indiana as your preferred charitable organization. That's all it takes. Amazon will remember your selection, and then every eligible purchase you make at smile.amazon.com will result in a donation! For more information, please visit the AmazonSmile program.
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Top Ten Wish List Items You can help make staying at the Ronald McDonald House easier for our families by donating items from our Wish List. Granola Bars Liquid Laundry Detergent Snack Items Liquid Hand Soap
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Volunteers are truly the foundation of the Ronald McDonald House. Whether it's working at the front desk, organizing the pantry, collecting pop tabs, or preparing a meal, the time and effort put forth by our volunteers makes a significant difference to the families that stay here.
One of the most popular volunteer activities is providing meals for the families that stay here each night. After a long day or night at the hospital, the comfort of a home-cooked meal is so appreciated. Cloud-based computing company, Salesforce (formerly ExactTarget), has been providing breakfast to our families, twice a month, over the past several months. We sat down with Dana McNulty, Program Coordinator at the Salesforce Foundation, to talk a little bit about her experience as a volunteer.
Tell us a little about Salesforce
Salesforce was founded on a 1-1-1 integrated philosophy, meaning that the company is dedicated to giving 1% of the company's product, equity and time to improving the community. Through this model, any nonprofit organization qualifies to receive donated and discounted products from Salesforce. Employees are also encouraged to give back. Each full-time member receives 6 paid volunteering days off, or "VTO". (With this VTO, employees are allowed to take time off to benefit whatever charity they choose. This can be done individually or in teams. Once they've reached 48 hours of VTO, employees receive a "Champion Grant" of $1,000 that can be donated to any charity they choose.)
What was your first impression of RMHI?
I thought that it was a really unique way to serve people. They're all going through different challenges and to be able to provide them a meal and one less thing to worry about is really impactful.
What's it like to be a volunteer at RMHI?
One of the things that I love is that it's so organized. You come in, get your parking pass, and it's all really easy. It also gives us room to be a little creative, as a group. We get together to plan our meals, find the recipes, go shopping together, etc. It's a lot of fun.
What would you tell someone who is thinking about volunteering with the House?
Expect a fun opportunity to make food, hang out with your pals, and help out some families who could use a little extra sunshine in their day.
Thank you, Dana and Salesforce for taking the time to chat with us and for all that you do for the families staying at our House!
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Millions of Pop Tabs to Drop on Monument Circle
Keep collecting those tabs and saving those pennies and join us on Friday, July 17 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at our 11th Annual Pop Tab & Coin Drop on Monument Circle.
The event will have fun for all ages, including:
- Games
- Music by Pop and the Twisters
- Photos with world's largest pop tab!
- Face painting by Willing Hands Designs
There will also be three food trucks in attendance:
We hope to see you there!
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Stock the Pantries is Back!
Summer has arrived which means weekend picnics, barbeques and cookouts! As you go about your grocery shopping, please keep the House in mind! We are once again partnering with Marsh Supermarkets for our Annual Stock the Pantries campaign. Beginning July 13 through August 1 you can make a donation to the Ronald McDonald House at your local Marsh check-out.
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A Tradition Unlike Any Other: Bingo!
The Ronald McDonald House of Indiana's Young Professionals Board is back again for the 3rd Annual Bingo event on Sunday, July 19 at 2 p.m. at The Rathskeller Biergarten in downtown Indianapolis.
Advance tickets are $25 for adults and include one Bingo card, light appetizers, and one drink ticket. Tickets will be $30 at the door. Children 10 and under are free.
Come join us for another epic game night hosted by our YPB. This is not your grandma's Bingo game!
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Dine to Donate at Granite City!
We are partnering with Granite City Food and Brewery to host a Dine-to-Donate event at both their Carmel and Downtown locations. If you stop by any time on Wednesday, July 22, and mention that you're there for the Ronald McDonald House of Indiana, they will donate 10% of your check back to us. Your lunch, dinner, drinks and even carry-out items can help support our mission!
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Join us for a glowing good time on August 14 at the Glow in the Night 5K. This is a family-friendly event that will leave you glowing from head to toe. The run will begin at 8:30 p.m. at the Ronald McDonald House and will follow the White River Trail. All ages and runner/walker levels are welcome to participate and proceeds benefit the House! After the run be sure to stick around for the glowing after party! You can dance the night away under the black lights while getting covered in more glow dust. Register early and save $10. Don't miss out on this super fun way to support the House!
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Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Another fantastic golf tournament is in the hole, and we could not have done it without the continuous support and help from our great volunteers, donors and sponsors. A big thank you to all of our 2015 golf partners, golf professionals, teams and staff for a great day of golf and fun!
The 9th annual Heroes for the House 5k (formerly Run for Ronald) hosted by Indiana Real Estate Management was a huge success. We greatly appreciate the donations and hard work of everyone who helps make this event possible.
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