The Ronald McDonald House of Springfield, Mass., Inc.® is one of an international network of over 274 Houses that have opened since the first House was established in Philadelphia in 1974. The non-profit corporation, Ronald McDonald House of Springfield, Mass., Inc.® was founded for the sole purpose of building and operating our House. Serving on the Board of Directors are representatives of the Junior League of Springfield, area McDonald's®owners/operators, medical personnel, concerned parents and community volunteers.