20 Feb Announcing the Griffin Family Campus and a Transformative Gift from Kenneth C. Griffin

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February 20, 2026 — RMHC South Florida today announced a $3 million gift from Kenneth C. Griffin, founder and CEO of Citadel and founder of Griffin Catalyst, in support of its Hope Has a New Home Capital Campaign. In recognition of this leadership gift, the charity’s new seven-story, 54-guestroom facility, opening in early 2027, will be named the Griffin Family Campus.

The $33 million, 60,000-square-foot campus expansion addresses the severe shortage of affordable, proximal family lodging in South Florida and will allow RMHC South Florida to serve more than 420 families annually, providing 5,740 nights of comfort.

The current 31-room Ronald McDonald House is forced to turn away more than 100 families each year due to a lack of space, leaving some parents to sleep in hospital chairs or cramped cars, while their children receive life-saving treatment.

“Ken Griffin’s gift represents a major breakthrough in easing pediatric lodging bottlenecks. When a child is fighting a complex illness, the presence of their family is a clinical necessity that drives better outcomes. This gift allows us to replace our 'waitlist' with a 'welcome,' giving many more families a home away from home to rest, recover, and stay together as they heal.”
Soraya Rivera-Moya, Executive Director of RMHC South Florida.

The Griffin Family Campus, rising at the Jackson Memorial Medical Campus, will nearly double capacity to ensure that thousands of families needing critical pediatric care have a sanctuary just steps from their child’s bedside or close by. For Griffin, this gift highlights a continued commitment to Miami’s trajectory as a premier destination for medical excellence and family-centered care.

“Excellent medical care is strengthened when families are able to be together. The extraordinary new campus of the Ronald McDonald House will let more families stay together during the moments that matter most.”
Kenneth C. Griffin, Founder and CEO of Citadel and Founder of Griffin Catalyst
The impact of this gift and the importance of this project have resonated across the region. We are honored to see this announcement and gift highlighted by the following publications:

  • The Miami Herald featured our mission to bridge the pediatric healthcare infrastructure gap and the clinical necessity of keeping families together. Read the full story here.
  • South Florida Business Journal detailed the $33 million project’s role in the evolution of Miami’s medical district. Read the article here.
  • Miami Community News highlighted the community-wide effort to bring “Hope” to a new home. Explore the coverage here.
  • Palm Beach Daily News noted the regional significance of Ken Griffin’s philanthropic leadership. Read more here.

 

Griffin joins an esteemed group of supporters committed to helping the charity keep families together, including the University of Miami, BADIA, McDonald’s South Florida Operators Association, Sunshine Gasoline Distributors, and the Batchelor Foundation. 

With this $3 million gift, the Hope Has a New Home Capital Campaign has now raised $28 million of its $33 million goal. Those interested in supporting RMHC South Florida to close the final fundraising gap and follow the progress of the Griffin Family Campus can learn more at rmhcsouthflorida.org/capital-campaign-about. 



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