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Families who travel to Oklahoma City for a child’s medical care often face a scramble for nearby, affordable lodging—an obstacle Ronald McDonald House Oklahoma City has just taken steps to ease. The charity has opened a second house and installed new leadership, moves that immediately increase local capacity and reshape how the organization will serve families in the months ahead.
In September the nonprofit unveiled a new facility on Memorial Road, adding 28 bedrooms and bringing its citywide total to 68 rooms. That growth gives hospital partners more options for placing family members close to pediatric care, reducing travel burdens and costs for relatives during difficult treatment periods.
The expansion complements the organization’s existing presence inside Oklahoma Children’s Hospital, where a Ronald McDonald Family Room offers a quieter, restorative space for caregivers while their child receives care.
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Who’s leading the next chapter
On Oct. 1 Jenna Morey formally took the helm as president and CEO, succeeding Susan Adams, who retired after 15 years guiding the nonprofit’s development. Morey comes into the role after two decades in public service and a planned transition that began earlier in 2026, giving her time to learn the organization’s operations before assuming full leadership.
Board chair Teri Williams Ashworth praised Adams’ long run at the organization for setting a durable foundation, while Morey has emphasized continuity: she frames the work as ensuring that when a child needs care, family members can remain nearby and supported. Under her stewardship the group plans to deepen partnerships with medical providers and increase the number of families it can host.
Brand refresh, consistent mission
The organization has also rolled out an updated visual identity—new logo and color palette intended to reflect its expanded footprint and the families it serves. Leaders stress that the redesign is cosmetic: the core priority remains the same, keeping families together while children undergo treatment.
- New facility: Second house on Memorial Road with 28 additional bedrooms.
- Total capacity: 68 rooms across Oklahoma City, plus the hospital-based Family Room.
- Leadership: Jenna Morey became president and CEO Oct. 1 after a planned transition period.
- Identity update: New logo and color palette to mark the organization’s next phase.
The practical effects are clear: more beds mean fewer families needing to find costly short-term lodging or face long commutes during hospital stays. For clinicians and social workers, increased capacity provides another tool for supporting patient families.
As Ronald McDonald House OKC settles into this phase—expanded housing, refreshed branding and new leadership—the organization says it is preparing to serve a larger number of families while maintaining the daily services that have been its hallmark for decades. More details are available through the organization’s public communications channels.
