About the LFA

The Lupus Foundation of America, Inc. (LFA) is the foremost national nonprofit voluntary health organization dedicated to finding the causes of and cure for lupus and providing support, services, and hope to all people affected by lupus. The LFA and its nationwide network of nearly 300 chapters, branches, and support groups conduct programs of research, education, and advocacy.

OUR STORY

The Philadelphia Tri-State Chapter is the former Southeastern PA Chapter. Our new Chapter name reflects our expanded service territory into Southern Jersey and the state of Delaware in addition to ten counties in the Southeastern Pennsylvania Region. The Southeastern PA Chapter was formed in 2000 with the merger of the Delaware Valley and Philadelphia Chapters. Currently the only chapter of the Lupus Foundation of America in Pennsylvania, we provide direct services in the southeastern part of the state including Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lehigh, Lancaster, Lebanon, Montgomery, Northampton and Philadelphia counties as well as seven southern New Jersey counties and the state of Delaware. Peer-counseling and support, information and referral, as well as educational materials may be obtained anywhere in the Tri-State Region by calling toll-free: 866-517-5070 The LFA energetically pursues its mission through five program objectives:

  • Provides direct financial support to researchers through LFA's own national research program, Bringing Down the Barriers
  • Advocates for increased public and private sector support for research on lupus
  • Translates research findings into medically sound information and programs for people with lupus, their families, physicians, and other health professionals
  • Heightens public awareness of the impact of lupus
  • Supports individuals with lupus, their families and caregivers

OUR ADDRESS

Delaware Regional Office: 100 West 10th St, Suite 1015 Wilmington, DE 19801 (302) 622-8700 Fax: 302-622-8702 Chapter Headquarters: Rydal Square 500 Old York Road, Suite 110 Jenkintown, PA 19046 (215) 517-5070

TOLL FREE in PA, NJ and DE at 866-517-5070 Fax: 215-517-8483 Email: info@lupustristate.org Peer-counseling and support, information and referral, as well as educational materials may be obtained anywhere in the Tri-State Region by calling toll-free: 866-517-5070 Visit www.lupustristate.org for more information.