Causes: Health, Medical Research

Mission: The Oley Foundation is a national, independent, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that strives to enrich the lives of patients dependent on home intravenous nutrition (parenteral) and tube feeding (enteral) through education, advocacy, and networking.

Results: Independent research shows that contact with Oley:
• lowers the incidence of catheter-related sepsis*
• reduces reactive depression*
• significantly improves quality of life*
• gives members the tools and confidence they need to manage their therapy**
• enables members to achieve normalcy in their lives. ***Home Parenteral Nutrition: Does Affiliation with a National Support and Education Organization Affect Outcomes? Smith, et. al. , JPEN 2002;26(3): 159-163.**A Qualitative Study of the Perceived Value of Membership in The Oley Foundation by Home Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition Consumers. Chopy, et al. JPEN 2014; online 17 March 2014, DOI: 10.1177/0148607114527134.

Target demographics: home nutrition support consumers (those on home parenteral and enteral nutrition)

Direct beneficiaries per year:

Geographic areas served: all areas of the globe, with patients from birth to 100+ years old.

Programs: an annual conference, a bimonthly newsletter, an equipment-supply exchange program, and other opportunities for home nutrition support consumers to network with and learn from one another and experts in the field.