Window Company Saves Ronald McDonald House $12,000

A 40-year-old window that wouldn't budge finally opens again, and dozens of families will benefit from what happened next.

Renewal by Andersen of Roanoke donated new windows to the Ronald McDonald House in Roanoke, Virginia, replacing aging fixtures that had served families since the building opened in 1984. The kitchen and dining room windows were showing serious wear, with one completely inoperable.

The timing couldn't have been better. The house hosts families while their children receive medical care at Carilion Children's Hospital, and volunteers prepare hot meals daily in that same kitchen.

"We have volunteers who prepare hot meals for our guests, and if something is left on the stove too long, smoke can build up quickly," said Stefanie Hall, the House Program Director. "Having a window that opens will be such a relief and helps us avoid unnecessary emergency responses."

The new energy-efficient windows do more than open. They help reduce utility costs and create a more comfortable environment for families already facing the stress of a child's hospital stay.

The window replacement served as the company's Love-a-Room sponsorship, a program that funds annual maintenance and upgrades throughout the facility. These sponsorships keep guest rooms and shared spaces welcoming and safe during what are often extended family stays.

The Ripple Effect

Montana Kimrey, Donor and Community Relations Coordinator, explained the real impact of this donation. Without the company stepping in, the house would have funded the project from their operating budget.

That means thousands of dollars can now go directly toward housing families instead of fixing windows. Every dollar redirected is another night a family can stay close to their sick child without worrying about hotel costs.

The Ronald McDonald House network serves families nationwide, providing a home away from home during medical crises. This Roanoke location now has functional, safe windows that will serve families for decades to come.

Small improvements create big comfort when families are going through their hardest days.