Everyone who met Femi was captivated by her sweet and vivacious personality. Diagnosed with congenital heart disease at the age of nine, Femi faced her challenges with courage while awaiting a new heart. During her hospitalization, she received over six packs of blood. After her surgery, Femi recognized the importance of blood donation firsthand and expressed her desire to donate her own blood to help another patient at the children's hospital.
A year following her successful heart transplant at Omaha Children's Hospital, where Femi received exceptional care, we partnered with the Red Cross to organize the inaugural annual blood drive as a way to give back. In recognition of her inspiring journey, Femi was named Children's Ambassador by Omaha Children's Hospital in 2015-2016 and featured in organ donation news and various platforms.
Tragically, five years after her transplant, Femi’s heart failed on August 26, 2019. On the anniversary of her passing, the Olouwafemi S. J. Tevoedjre Foundation, Inc. (Femi's Heart Foundation) was established to honor and continue her legacy.
Our mission is to honor Femi's memory through Health, Hope, and Education, empowering youth, supporting schools and healthcare, promoting mental health awareness and advocacy, and uplifting underserved communities locally and globally.
Founded in 2020, Femi's Heart Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to transforming lives through healthcare access, mental health awareness, and educational empowerment for underserved communities locally and globally. We focus on providing necessities such as food, shelter, and healthcare.
Our team is made up of dedicated individuals who are passionate about making a difference in the world. From our volunteers to our board members, everyone at Femi's Heart Foundation is committed to our mission and the communities we serve.
We conduct annual blood drives, medical missions, and are working to establish a pediatric heart center to improve healthcare access locally and in Benin, West Africa.
We distribute gift baskets, meals; and partners with other organizations to support vulnerable families and children.
We are committed to promoting mental health awareness and overall well-being in the communities we serve. Through education, open conversations, and support resources, we work to break the stigma surrounding mental health and encourage individuals to seek help without fear or shame.
We build infrastructure like the HOPE Center in Benin to equip youth with practical skills, while advocating for marginalized groups and creating long-term pathways out of poverty and exploitation.
We provide scholarships, school supplies, tutoring, vocational training, and mentorship to underserved youth and orphans to promote academic and life success.
Youth Ambassadors Program: is a mentorship initiative designed to provide high school seniors and freshman college students with academic guidance, career advice, emotional support
We provide scholarships, school supplies, tutoring, vocational training, and mentorship to underserved youth and orphans to promote academic and life success.
Youth Ambassadors Program: is a mentorship initiative designed to provide high school seniors and freshman college students with academic guidance, career advice, emotional support, and leadership development. We help these students navigate academic and personal challenges while encouraging their long-term success in higher education.
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Olouwafemi SJ Tevoedjre Foundation, Inc. (Femi's Heart Foundation)
Office Address
319 S. 17th St., Suite 403
Omaha, NE 68102
Contact:
(402) 902-7210
Business Hours
Monday–Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Closed on weekends
Hosted by Femi’s Heart Foundation, this elegant evening promises gourmet dining, inspiring guest speakers, and a thrilling silent auction—all in support of Femi's Heart initiatives.