CHATTANOOGA (WRCB)- A local organization is working hard to get back on its feet. About a month ago, the Ronald McDonald House of Chattanooga was shut down after mold was discovered in the home.
The house was forced to shut down in August when mold was discovered in four rooms at the home. Ever since then the house has dipped into its emergency funds to start the clean up process.
In the meantime, they are still asking the public to step in and help. Some of that help is coming from the annual 'Autumn Children's Festival.'
This is the 22nd year for the event and the biggest fundraiser for the charity. Hundreds of families have turned out over the weekend. All of the proceeds will go to the Ronald McDonald house to continue helping families and get the house back up in working order.
"We're undergoing some renovations, getting the mold situation cleaned up and really getting the house updated. Making it more energy efficient and bringing it up to code, from an energy standpoint, similar to what you'd find at local hotels," says Chinyere Ubamadu, Marketing Coordinator for the Ronald McDonald House of Chattanooga.
The goal is to open the house back up by the end of the year. They are also hoping to raise $40,000.
For more information on how to help, click here.
