Last month, McDonald's restaurants in the area raised money for Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) of Erie. 

Participating locations raised $13,311 by selling paper hearts that were autographed by customers and displayed in the McDonald's. 

This was part of McDonald's annual Give a Little Love Campaign. The money raised will benefit the Erie chapter of RMHC. RMHC awards grants to local non-profits for programs that directly supports children. 

Last year, RMHC of Erie donated $100,000 to the expERIEnce Children's Museum. 

More information on the Ronald McDonald House Charities can be found here.