Rita Cyr is an experienced executive in the nonprofit sector, currently serving as the Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of Ronald McDonald House Charities Dayton since July 2002. Prior to this role, Rita held the position of Associate Director at YWCA of Dayton from 1996 to 2002 and at YMCA Dayton Metro from 1990 to 1996. Additionally, Rita served as Volunteer Administrator for Camp Happy Day and Special Times, an organization dedicated to children diagnosed with cancer, from 1989 to 1990. Rita began their career in education as a Teacher at Ohio University Early Childhood Center from 1987 to 1988. Rita holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood Health & Human Services from Ohio University, earned between 1983 and 1987, and is an alumnus of Nordonia High School, graduating in 1983.
This person is not in any teams
Ronald McDonald House Charities Dayton
Since 1980, Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Dayton has provided a “home-away-from-home” for families with hospitalized children, keeping them close by in a stressful time. Our staff and volunteers welcome worried and exhausted families with open arms. Many families did not anticipate their visit to the House or Family Room, so we strive to meet their needs as they arise. Every night, dozens of moms, dads, brothers and sisters stay with us in the Ronald McDonald House®, only steps away from the hospital. What we are able to provide at the House is a bit of stability in the midst of challenging times. Families can make the House their “home-away-from-home” for as long as their child is being treated in the hospital. Each day, nearly 50 – 70 families visit our Ronald McDonald Family Rooms, stepping away from the hospital setting just for a moment to breathe and regroup just moments away from their child. Our Mission Ronald McDonald House Charities of Dayton provides a temporary “home-away-from-home” for families of critically ill, hospitalized children and supports efforts that improve children’s health within our region. Our Vision Ronald McDonald House Charities of Dayton is committed to improving the lives of our region’s children.