Georgia Power Foundation Backs Ronald McDonald House Expansion
A $100,000 grant supports the "More Rooms, More Families" campaign for a larger Savannah facility.
Updated on Nov. 12, 2026 in Philanthropy
The Georgia Power Foundation awarded a $100,000 grant to Ronald McDonald House Coastal Empire to support its "More Rooms, More Families" campaign. The funding backs a planned new house on the Memorial Health campus in Savannah.
Why it matters
The expansion would increase the organization's private guest rooms from 13 to 32, giving more families a place to stay near their children's medical care. The project reflects the group's nearly 40 years of service to the Savannah area and coastal region.
The $100,000 grant is a single contribution to the campaign, and capacity will grow from 13 to 32 private guest rooms. At full occupancy the new house is projected to provide about 11,680 family nights annually, though the stub does not specify the total campaign budget or a completion date.
The players
Ronald McDonald House Coastal Empire
A local nonprofit that provides lodging for families of children receiving medical care, serving Savannah and the coastal region for nearly 40 years.
Georgia Power Foundation
The philanthropic arm of Georgia Power, the state's largest electric utility, which funds community organizations across Georgia.
The details
Ronald McDonald House Coastal Empire will build the new house on the Memorial Health campus in Savannah, with the design built around the changing needs of the children and families it serves. The Georgia Power Foundation's grant directly supports the "More Rooms, More Families" campaign.
Timeline
Nearly 40 years: the organization has served the Savannah area and coastal region.
Nov. 12, 2026: the Georgia Power Foundation grant was announced.
Philanthropy Context
The expansion follows the model of the Ronald McDonald House Charities network, which operates family lodging houses near hospitals in communities across the world. The Savannah project extends that model locally, adding capacity to serve families receiving care at Memorial Health.
Families traveling to Savannah for a child's hospital care could gain access to more lodging, with capacity rising from 13 to 32 private rooms once the new house opens. The stub gives no opening date, so families should check with the organization for current availability.
The takeaway
Corporate grants can meaningfully expand local services that keep families close to hospital care. Community members who want to support the work can look into the organization's campaign and volunteer options.
Further reading
Explore more Savannah philanthropy coverage to see how local nonprofits and corporate funders support community health.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Wtoc.
