McDonald's^® In the Community

McDonald's founder, Ray Kroc, built McDonald's on a foundation of ethical business conduct and Involvement in our local communities. McDonald's owner/operators and company-operated restaurants fulfill these vital commitments every day in many ways.

McDonald's restaurants play many roles in the community, not only is it a great place to eat but McDonald's also sponsors many community programs, supports education and help to assist with the the good works of Ronald McDonald House Charities.

McDonald's owner/operators support education in many ways. They develop and co-sponsor local programs, host fundraisers for their local schools, and provide scholarships and other education assistance for their employees. They are key sources of support for the RMHC scholarship programs.

McDonald's owner/operators and company-operated restaurants give back to their communities in countless ways.

•   Support health, recreation, and other community programs.

•   Provide aid during natural disasters and other emergencies.

•   Support local schools and provide education assistance.

•   Contribute to community development.

•   Support Ronald McDonald House Charities and RMHC  programs.

McDonald's invests money into the local community - as employers, taxpayers and purchasers of goods and services.

McDonald's local owner/operator group provides the Ronald McDonald program to the local community. Ronald McDonald's "Go Active with Ronald McDonald" school show encourages kids to get moving and get active. The Ronald McDonald school show program is available free of charge to local elementary schools.