We’re rolling up our sleeves and joining neighbors, volunteers, and local organizations for a day of community pride and action. We are excited to help beautify the neighborhood—painting, planting, and making a visible difference in Toledo's Old South End.
We’re proud to partner with the University of Toledo College of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences at this year’s Black Men’s Wellness Day — a powerful community event focused on empowering Black men to take charge of their health.
The Kidney Foundation of Northwest Ohio will be at the Main Library on Tuesday, June 24 from 10 AM to 2 PM for a special UToledo Health + wellness takeover!
On April 22, 2025, our community outreach coordinator, Paul Viafranco, was at Sofia Quintero Arts and Cultural Center's women's health fair with our partners at UToledo College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, performing A1C, glucose, and blood pressure screenings.
Due to staff taking time off for the Easter holiday, this month’s KFNWO support group will not be held this Thursday. We look forward to joining our partners at the Scott Center for next month’s event on Thursday, May 15th.
On March 29th, 2025, Northern Lights Masonic Lodge #40 held its 27th Annual Pancake Breakfast to benefit the Kidney Foundation of Northwest Ohio (KFNWO). The event featured an all-you-can-eat breakfast with eggs, pancakes, grits, and breakfast meat, along with a silent auction.
The Mercy nurses provided essential services such as blood pressure and blood sugar tests, while KFNWO offered A1C tests to those in need. Mercy Community Health nurses have been providing free mobile health screenings in our community for more than 30 years.
On March 29, 2025, Paul Via Franco, the community outreach coordinator for the Kidney Foundation of Northwest Ohio, had a wonderful time supporting the Scott Center for Observation, Treatment, and Transition as they proudly served as a Diamond Sponsor for the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Zeta Xi Zeta Chapter Scholarship Gala
March 2025 News & Updates from KFNWO.
Looking for a supportive community for those affected by sickle cell or kidney disease? Join the Kidney Foundation of NW Ohio and Sickle Cell Awareness Toledo for Community Family Night—a space to connect, uplift, and empower each other. Every 3rd Thursday at Mott Library, 6-8 PM. Let’s thrive together!
