
Love Builds a New Home
We are building more than a House—we’re building hope, togetherness, and healing for South Texas families.
Our Plan in Focus:
Goal:
$22 million
Location: Remaining on our current site and walkable to the hospital
Timeline:
Construction to begin in 2026
Size: Increasing from two floors to six floors
Questions/Answers:
Questions/Answers:
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More families than ever are being sent to Corpus Christi for specialized care. We simply don’t have enough rooms to meet the need.
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Every dollar supports the expansion of the House and programs that provide lodging, meals, and comfort to families at Ronald McDonald House Charities South Texas.
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Yes, gifts are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
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Our current location is ideal and irreplaceable. The existing House will be demolished and rebuilt on the current site, located on Fort Worth Street, allowing families to continue walking to the hospital.
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Our House will continue to operate off-site at a hotel that will be leased temporarily.
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Absolutely. While the campaign focuses on fundraising, volunteers remain vital to our mission.

Meet the Team
Love Builds a New Home is led by community champions Peggy Ahuja and Callie Ahuja, alongside dedicated donors and partners. Together, we honor the legacy of those who helped build our current home and carry forward the mission with love.