Free education, navigation, and advocacy for dialysis patients, transplant candidates, and their families — regardless of background, income, or status.
The Oregon Renal Resource Center is dedicated to improving lives affected by kidney disease — particularly those from historically disadvantaged and underserved communities. We provide comprehensive education, resources, and support services statewide, with a deep commitment to awareness, access, and advocacy.
Workshops, webinars, and one-on-one sessions on diagnosis, treatment options, and self-management.
Trained navigators connect patients to dialysis centers, transplant programs, insurance, transportation, and financial resources.
Community-led groups for dialysis patients, transplant recipients, donors, and caregivers — in-person and virtual.
Resources and support in Spanish, Russian, Somali, Vietnamese, and more for Oregon's diverse communities.
Amplifying patient voices in Oregon state and local policy to ensure equitable access to kidney care for all.
Helping patients navigate the waitlist, understand living donation, and overcome systemic barriers to transplantation.
Kidney disease disproportionately affects communities of color, low-income families, and rural Oregonians who face systemic barriers to care. ORRC works to close these gaps.
Every dollar funds free patient navigation, education workshops, and community outreach for Oregonians who can least afford to go without support.
A plain-language guide to hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and home dialysis options available to Oregonians.
Download Guide →Step-by-step guidance on the transplant evaluation process and how ORRC can help you navigate it.
Download Guide →A directory of state programs, nonprofit funds, and insurance options that support dialysis and transplant patients.
View Directory →Founded by kidney patients and advocates, ORRC was built on a simple belief: no one should navigate kidney disease alone.
The Oregon Renal Resource Center is a nonprofit dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals with kidney disease through education, resources, and compassionate support. We serve dialysis patients, transplant candidates, living donors, caregivers, and families throughout Oregon — at no cost.
Our work is grounded in health equity. Kidney disease disproportionately affects communities of color, rural families, and low-income Oregonians who face systemic barriers to care. ORRC was built to close those gaps.
Our Vision
A healthier Oregon with accessible renal care for all — regardless of background, income, or status.
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
All donations are tax-deductible. EIN: [XX-XXXXXXX]
Whether you donate, volunteer, or partner with us — there is a place for you in the ORRC community.
All ORRC services are free to patients and families. No insurance required. No income limit.
Workshops, webinars, and one-on-one sessions helping patients and families understand diagnosis, stages of CKD, treatment options, and daily self-management. Available in multiple languages.
Trained navigators help patients access dialysis centers, transplant programs, insurance assistance, transportation support, and financial resources throughout Oregon.
Community-led groups for dialysis patients, transplant recipients, living donors, and caregivers. In-person and virtual options available throughout the year.
Renal dietitian consultations, kidney-friendly meal plans, exercise guidance, and lifestyle support to help patients manage their health between appointments.
CE-accredited workshops and webinars for nephrologists, nurses, social workers, and other providers serving patients with kidney disease.
ORRC partners with dialysis centers and nephrology practices to co-locate patient navigators, education programs, and peer support facilitators on-site.
Live and on-demand online education sessions for patients across rural and frontier Oregon who cannot attend in-person programs.
Collaboration with nephrologists, clinics, and social service agencies to connect patients with the full range of support available to them.
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Legacy Emanuel Medical Center · Open to all
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM · Online via Zoom · Register at oregonrenal.org
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM · OHSU Doernbecher · Limited seats — register today
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM · PeaceHealth Sacred Heart · Free to attend
All resources are free to download. Available in multiple languages. Contact us if you need a format not listed.
Whether you're a patient, a professional, a business, or a concerned community member — we need you.
Support patients directly and make a real difference in your community.
We need volunteers for health screenings, event support, office assistance, translation, and social media outreach. No medical background required — just commitment to our community.
Share your lived experience to support newly diagnosed patients.
If you're a dialysis patient, transplant recipient, or living donor, your story matters. ORRC trains peer mentors to provide emotional support, practical advice, and hope to others just starting their journey.
Join an event or create your own to support ORRC's mission.
Our annual Walk for Kidneys, gala dinner, and community events raise vital funds for free patient services. You can also start your own personal fundraiser online in minutes.
Clinics, businesses, and foundations — let's work together.
We partner with dialysis centers, healthcare systems, corporations, and community organizations to co-deliver programs and expand our collective impact across Oregon.
Reach out today and we'll connect you with the right opportunity.
Reach out with questions about kidney disease, our services, volunteering, or donating — we respond within one business day.
Address
123 Wellness Way, Portland, OR 97201
Phone
(503) 555-RENAL
info@oregonrenal.org
Website
www.oregonrenal.org
Office Hours
Monday – Friday, 9AM – 5PM
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