Lupus Foundation of Northern California

Established 30 years. 28 subchapters throughout California. Provides health education programs and public awareness to help those afflicted with lupus, and supports research for the treatment and cure of lupus.

How do you help people in my community?

As many of our services can be accessed via our website or over the phone, we help people afflicted with and affected by lupus throughout California and beyond. We also have 28 sub-chapters and support groups that meet regularly in central and northern California from Santa Barbara to Redding. In addition to the education classes and conferences provided throughout the Bay Area, many of our sub-chapters also provide seminars and education classes in their local areas.

Why do you need my support?

Every gift makes a difference to our organization. For example, some people cannot afford our education classes but would really benefit from attending. For as little as $25, you can subsidize the tuition of one person taking our class. We have been reaching out more to minority groups and will continue to expand and tailor our services to those groups, as lupus is more common among African-Americans, Latinas, and Asians than it is in non-Hispanic Caucasians. We are also expanding our Youth Support and Outreach Program to numerous areas of California. Our vision is a community in which all individuals impacted by lupus have the knowledge and support to live their lives to the fullest.

How can I be sure that you will use my money wisely and won't waste it?

Can I Volunteer? How?