Kidney Foundation of Canada (The)
Site: Eastern Ontario Branch
Record #: OCR0178 | Last Full Update: 02 Dec 2019 |
Names | |
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Alternate Name | The Kidney Foundation of Canada |
Location & Accessibility | |
Located In Community | Ottawa |
Address & Map | |
Intersection | Courtwood Cres and Woodward Dr |
Bus Route Notes | OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or Route Timetable |
Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Parking | Free parking |
Description and Services | |
Description (Service) | National volunteer organization committed to reducing the burden of kidney disease. Fund and stimulate innovative research * educate and support * promote access to high quality healthcare * increase public awareness and commitment to advancing kidney health and organ donation * emotional and educational support to patients, their families and friends * advocates on behalf of patients * information on prevention and treatment of kidney disease Financial assistance to patients in emergency situations on referral from hospital social workers. |
Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm |
Areas Served | Frontenac County ; Hastings County ; Lanark County ; Leeds and Grenville United Counties ; Lennox and Addington County ; Ottawa (City of) ; Prescott and Russell United Counties ; Prince Edward County ; Renfrew County ; Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry United Counties |
Eligibility | No restrictions |
Application | Call, e-mail or visit website for more information |
Languages | English ; French |
Fees | Membership - annual dues ; Method(s) of Payment Accepted - cash, cheque |
Service Categories | Disease/Disability Information ~ Kidney Disease ; Fundraising Campaigns ~ Kidney Disease ; Health Related Advocacy Groups ~ Kidney Disease ; Service Cost Payment Assistance ~ Kidney Disease |
Contact Information | |
Office Phone | 613-724-9953 |
Toll Free Phone | 1-800-724-9953 |
Crisis Phone | 1-866-390-7337 |
Fax | 613-722-5907 |
melissa.forster@kidney.ca | |
Website | www.kidney.ca/ontario |
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Primary Contact | Melissa Forster, Manager, Community and Fund Development; Phone: 613-724-9953 ext 4560 * 1-800-724-9953 ext 4560 |
Alternate Contact | Suzanne Laniel, Administrative Assistant; Phone: 613-724-9953 ext 4552 * 1-800-724-9953 ext 4552; Email: suzanne.laniel@kidney.ca |
Primary Executive | Jim O'Brien, Executive Director; Phone: (Business) 1-800-387-4474; Email: jim.obrien@kidney.ca |
Other Details | |
Established | 1993 |
Funding | Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 107567398 RR0001 |
Elections | The Board of Directors is elected. |
Print Material | Pamphlets * Kidney Living magazine |
Resources | Patient Resource Library on site with Internet access, website |
Accreditation | No |