Northeastern California Chapter

Welcome!

Serving the areas of the Greater Sacramento Valley, Modesto, and the Central Valley

Greater Sacramento Valley Branch serves the counties as far south as Kings, Tulare and Inyo, through the central valley including San Joaquin, Stanislaus and Merced, to the Northeastern portion including Sacramento, Yuba, Butte and as far north as Siskiyou and Modoc counties. 

We offer a wide variety of programs and events throughout the Northeastern California. If you do not find what you are looking for on this site, please call the office. One of our friendly and knowledgeable staff will be happy to help you.

Calling All Volunteers!

Are you interested in volunteering for the Arthritis Foundation? We have many exciting opportunities available to choose from! Click here or on the Volunteer link above for more details on specific opportunities available at this time. Check back often as we regularly update as events are planned!

Juvenile Arthritis Corner

Pen Pal Program

Do you like writing letters or sending emails? Would you like to connect with other kids with arthritis to share your experiences, strengths and hopes? The Arthritis Foundation offers the AJAO pen pal program for kids and teens with arthritis or related conditions. You will be matched with a boy or girl from another state! Sign up today!

2009 JA Conference

Save the date July 9-12, 2009. The 2009 JA Conference hosted by the Arthritis Foundation Texas Chapter at the Hilton Americas in Houston, Texas. More details to come!

California Coast Classic Bicycle Tour

The Arthritis Foundation's Amgen California Coast Classic Bicycle Tour is a scenic bike tour that shadows the Pacific from San Francisco to Santa Monica.  Rugged coastline, quiet beaches, lighthouses, giant redwood forests, famous wineries and world-class cities are yours to enjoy for each of the tour's eight days. Cyclists begin the 500-mile ride at San Francisco's famous Fisherman's Wharf on October 3 and end triumphantly in Santa Monica on October 10.  Along the way, they are fully supported, being served fantastic meals and staying in stunning overnight locations.  As our cyclists like to say, "This is the ride of a lifetime."

Recruitment for the 2009 California Coast Classic is underway. Early bird registration is available! Click here to download the registration form! To learn more about the 2008 Arthritis Foundation Amgen California Coast Classic Bicycle Tour, please visit www.californiacoastclassic.org.

ARTHRITIS WALK

The following are upcoming Walk Locations and Dates:

Public Education Seminars

In addition to the aquatics programs and self help programs we offer, we also host a number of public education seminars to help you learn more about arthritis and related diseases.  Please call the office to hear about a program near you (800) 571-3456.