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
At the Philadelphia Tri-State Chapter, 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.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 Branch 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 & DE @ 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.
