Agency Details:

The Kidney TRUST aims to benefit the 26 million American adults living with Chronic Kidney Disease as well as the 485,000 Americans with kidney failure that require dialysis or a kidney transplant. The TRUST was formed to increase awareness of kidney disease through public education and testing programs so that progression of Chronic Kidney Disease to kidney failure can be delayed or prevented.

Description:
The mission of The Kidney TRUST is to create a world of hope, health, action and engagement for those affected by Chronic Kidney Disease. The TRUST is an independent public charity whose programs are intended to complement the efforts of other non-profit organizations that focus on kidney disease, as well as develop solutions to address the critical unmet needs of people with Chronic Kidney Disease.

The Kidney TRUST programs
The goal of the TRUST’s rapid-testing program is to identify individuals who have signs of kidney impairment. Along with receiving on-site screening results, participants receive materials that offer education about Chronic Kidney Disease and its prevention, encouraging them to seek medical follow-up as appropriate. This innovative public screening program is carried out in non-medical settings such as large employer workplaces and community health fairs. Through partnerships with employers and community organizations, this screening program is being made available around the United States.

In addition, the TRUST is piloting a financial assistance program for dialysis patients who are privately insured and who face financial challenges in meeting drug and treatment co-pays, deductibles and co-insurance costs.

History:
The Kidney TRUST was founded in 2006 by DaVita Inc., one of the largest providers of kidney care in the United States.

Contact people:

Melinda Rosa, Assistant to the President, (phone), (email) Katy Miessner, Fiscal Services And Programs Manager, (phone), (email)

Address:

1350 Old Bayshore Highway, Suite 777 Burlingame, CA 94010 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.KidneyTRUST.org/help/volunteer

Directions:

From Highway 101, take the Broadway exit toward Burlingame. When exiting, keep left at the fork and follow signs for Airport Blvd/Use Overpass/Old Bayshore Hwy. At the next fork, keep right and follow signs for the Overpass.. . . (more)   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: Millbrae Bart - 1.6 miles,   Walk distance (in minutes): 35 minutes   Nearest Bus Stop: Samtrans - route 292, 1 minute walk

Miscellaneous Information

Besides English, which languages are spoken at your agency?
	No others
What is the minimum age for volunteers at your agency?
	18
Is your agency wheelchair accessible?
	Yes
Does your agency have the capacity to host groups of more than 10?
	No
Does your agency have the capacity to host groups of more than 20?
	No

Last updated on June 2, 2009