11 Sep South Florida Business Journal – Groundbreaking
September 11, 2025 —South Florida Business Journal spotlighted our groundbreaking in both a dedicated article and a news brief roundup. The articles highlighted the urgent need for our new House, noting that 128 families were turned away in 2024 due to a lack of space. The article included quotes from RMHC South Florida Executive Director, Soraya Rivera-Moya, and Carlos A. Migoya, CEO of Jackson Health System, lending powerful support to our mission.
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$33 million health care facility breaks ground in Miami
By Brian Bandell
Story Highlights
- Ronald McDonald House breaks ground on $33 million Miami facility.
- New 60,000-square-foot building will host 420 families annually.
- RMHC South Florida has raised $26 million of $33 million goal.
The Ronald McDonald House broke ground on a $33 million facility for critically ill children near Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami.
At 60,000 square feet in seven stories, the new facility will nearly double the size of the existing Ronald McDonald House, which was built in 1982. The charity said 128 families were turned away in 2024 for lack of space and the average wait time for a room was 14 days. The facilities provides free lodging for families with pediatric patients.
With 54 private guest rooms, the new facility will allow the charity to host more than 420 families annually for 5,740 nights of lodging. It will also have a kitchen and dining areas.
“When a family receives the heartbreaking news that a child is critically ill or injured, they need a place where they can stay without the added worry of finding lodging,” said Soraya Rivera-Moya, executive director of Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) South Florida. “This expansion ensures families endure as little additional stress as possible while they concentrate on what matters most, the health of their child and each other. This house symbolizes our commitment to ensuring that no family has to face their struggles alone.”
Camcon Group, Paragon Development and Justin Architects are the development team for the project. It should be completed in 18 to 24 months.
The project was made possible by the Public Health Trust of Miami-Dade County approving a 50-year ground lease with a nominal $1 a year rent in 2021. The site is near Holtz Children’s Hospital, which is part of Jackson Memorial Hospital. The current facility will be turned over to the Public Health Trust once the new building is completed.
“We are incredibly proud to continue our partnership with RMHC South Florida, ensuring that our Holtz Children’s Hospital patients and their families have the comfort and support they need during some of the most difficult moments of their lives,” said Carlos A. Migoya, CEO at Jackson Health System.
RMHC South Florida said it has raised $26 million towards its $33 million goal for the project. It has launched the “Hope Has a New Home” capital campaign to raise the additional $7 million.
The project was also supported by the Maestro Cares Foundation, co-founded by singer Marc Anthony.
“We are honored to join Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Florida in breaking ground on this new home, our third project with RMHC and first in South Florida,” Anthony said. “At Maestro Cares, we believe every child deserves the chance to dream big, and through partnerships like this, we are changing lives and building futures.”