Kidney Foundation of Canada (The)
Site: Eastern Ontario Branch
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: OCR0178 | Last Full Update: 02 Dec 2019 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | OCR ; 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 |
| Social Media |      |
| 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 |