NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The MCU Foundation, the charitable arm of Municipal Credit Union (MCU), today announced a $150,000 grant to Ronald McDonald House of the Greater Hudson Valley (RMHGHV). The grant will help hundreds of families staying with RMHGHV while their children receive essential medical treatments and care.
The MCU Foundation will support RMHGHV’s meal programs with the preparation of thousands of freshly prepared meals to families staying at the Ronald McDonald House. Meals are also delivered to families at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital and Blythedale Children’s Hospital. The program’s goal is to ensure that families are properly nourished and are surrounded by a community of care and compassion during one of the most challenging times of their lives.
The MCU Foundation and RMHGHV recognize the financial strain families are faced with as many of these hospital stays extend to weeks and months, and the ability to provide basic necessities to these families has never been so important.
“Municipal Credit Union was founded to serve New Yorkers, and that commitment extends beyond banking,” said Kyle Markland, CEO of MCU. “This partnership reflects our belief that strong communities are built when institutions step forward to support families in their most challenging moments. We are honored to contribute to work that provides comfort, dignity and stability to families navigating serious medical care.”
“After seeing firsthand the impact our 2025 grant had on families served by RMHGHV, and how it helped provide basic necessities during incredibly difficult times, we knew we wanted to deepen our commitment. This partnership reflects our shared mission to help New Yorkers, no matter their situation. The level of involvement and enthusiasm from staff volunteering reinforces that commitment,” said George Chacon, President of the MCU Foundation.
“We feel extremely fortunate to have the support of the MCU Foundation for the families we serve,” said Karen Kosits, Director of Operations, RMHGHV. “Our shared belief in providing comfort, care, and a strong sense of community is embedded in our work and our approach. Our entire community benefits when we join together.”
About the MCU Foundation Established in 2023, the MCU Foundation was created by the Municipal Credit Union’s (MCU) executive leadership with the mission of helping to build generational wealth and eliminate poverty – one New Yorker at a time. It furthers this mission by increasing access to necessities, education and homeownership to uplift the hardworking heroes in our community. For more information about the MCU Foundation and its programs, please visit mcufoundation.nymcu.org
About Ronald McDonald House of the Greater Hudson Valley (RMHGHV) provides families with all the comforts of home and eases some of the emotional and financial burdens they experience when faced with their child’s illness. Located on the campus of Westchester Medical Center, the House is just steps away from Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital. As partners in enabling family-centered care, RMHGHV strives to be part of the solution in improving the lives of children and their families by providing programs that strengthen families during difficult times. For more information on RMHGHV visit www.rmh-ghv.org
Contacts
RMHGHV Contact
Ashlyn Hay
[email protected]
914-493-6455
MCU (Berlin Rosen) Contact
Callie Samton
[email protected]
917-744-9715
