NKF Serving the National Capital Area & Virginia
Who We Are & Our Mission
We are the National Kidney Foundation offices proudly serving Washington DC, Virginia & Southern Maryland.
We are revolutionizing the fight to save lives by eliminating preventable kidney disease, accelerating innovation for the dignity of the patient experience, and dismantling structural inequities in kidney care, dialysis, and transplantation.
Our Programs
"The Big Ask, The Big Give: Helping Veterans Find A Living Donor"
Date: Thursday, July 13, 2023
Time: 2:00-3:30 PM
Location: Virtual (Zoom)
Are you an armed forces veteran? Do you or a loved one suffer from kidney disease and/or need a kidney transplant? We can help. The National Kidney Foundation serving the National Capital Area is proud to partner with MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and the United States Department of Veteran's Affairs to host a veterans-exclusive, FREE virtual workshop that will provide participants with valuable information on how to keep your kidneys healthy, how to seek out a kidney transplant and how to find a living donor. Interested in learning more about this workshop? Contact Ashwani Jain, Programs Director, at ashwani.jain@kidney.org
Take Charge of your Kidney Health (July & August Class)
Date: Every Thursday from July 6 to August 31, 2023
Time: 5:30-8:00 PM
The National Kidney Foundation is proud to continue offering its free, 9-week webinar workshop series called "Take Charge of your Kidney Health" for the months of July and August. This course is designed for individuals suffering from kidney disease and their loved ones to learn more about how to manage his/her/their kidney disease and, as a result, lead overall healthier lifestyles. The first six weeks focus on improving overall health and the final two weeks focus specifically on how to keep your kidneys healthy. At the end of the 9 weeks, individuals will have the opportunity to participate in a live Q&A with local healthcare and kidney disease experts. Don't miss out! Spots fill up fast. Questions? Contact Katherine Hughes, Community Outreach Coordinator, at katherine.hughes@kidney.org
Drive for Dialysis
When: Anytime!
Looking for a great employee volunteer opportunity for your company/organization? Want to help kidney disease patients and their loved ones while doing so? Look no further than NKF's Drive for Dialysis program, which allows companies the opportunity to have their employees volunteer by helping pack care packages for dialysis patients in their local communities. These bags include items like blankets, water bottles, and other small gifts to help make the recipient's time on dialysis just a little easier. Along the way, participants will learn more about kidney disease and how he/she can take steps to prevent kidney disease in their day-to-day lives. If you or your organization is interested in learning about how you can start a D4D at YOUR workplace, click the link below to learn more.
Our Past Events & Programs
How You Can Support
Donate
Donate today and help NKF make an impact in our local kidney community. All donations are 100% tax deductible!
Volunteer
Volunteering is a great way to give back, whether it is assisting NKF staff with a fundraising event, working the event itself, or simply donating your time or talent.
Advocate
Big victories are possible with your voice.
Prescription Discount Card
The prescription discount card program benefitting NKF will not only help build awareness of CKD, but will make prescriptions more affordable for people with this life-threatening disease.
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Upcoming Events
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