Northern California

Welcome to the Arthritis Foundation
Northern California Chapter

The Arthritis Foundation is working hard to improve the quality of life for all people affected by arthritis.  Our efforts are concentrated in the areas of research, public health and public policy.  More than two million Northern Californians cope daily with the challenges presented by the pain and disability of arthritis in their personal and professional lives.   In fact, arthritis costs California $32 billion annually in lost wages and medical expenses.   We are a volunteer-driven non-profit health organization, dependent on your generosity—your generous sharing of your time, experience, expertise, and funds. 

We invite you to read on and meet us, use us, and join us.  Contact us at 800-464-6240 or at info.nca@arthritis.org and find out how you can help.

2010 Summer Science Internship

Attention:  All Students Interested in Applying for Summer Science Fellowships

Applications are being accepted through February 26, 2010 from high school and college students interested in participating as interns in the annual Arthritis Foundation's Summer Science Research Fellowship Program.  Twelve interns will be placed in research laboratories at one of several Bay Area universities for eight weeks beginning in June, 2010.  More

2009 Year End Giving Update

Thank you to everyone who made 2009 a success for our Chapter! We reconnected with many who we have not heard from in awhile and built on existing relationships.

We closed the year in excellent financial health. Fundraising was strong with generous personal gifts and successful special events with new corporate partners.  Click here to read about our accomplishments of 2009. We are looking forward to another successful year in 2010!

Juvenile Arthritis

Families, friends, and caregivers of children with juvenile arthritis have so many Arthritis Foundation services, programs, and activities to choose from in Northern California, we decided to give JA a webpage of its own!  View our juvenile arthritis page.

Programs and Services

Whether you are looking for a water exercise class, a land exercise class, a support group, or a self help course, the Arthritis Foundation has a Life Improvement program for you! Programs are offered in numerous communities throughout Northern California.

 Need a speaker about arthritis for your club or organization meeting? Want to help organize an arthritis Education program in your community or at your workplace? Need information about arthritis? The Arthritis Foundation is eager to help meet your needs. 

Attention: Your Services Are in Demand...

Share your talents, your expertise, and your time with the Arthritis Foundation as a volunteer and it’s a win-win for you and us!  You gain the enormous personal satisfaction that comes from helping others, and we take another step forward in the fight against arthritis.  Read more

Joint Efforts

Read the Spring/Summer 2009  issue of Joint Efforts Newsletter

Past issues of our Joint Efforts newsletters

Summer 2008

Fall 2008

Quick Links

• Special Events
  
  • Arthritis EXPO 
  • Arthritis Walk
  • California Coast Classic Cycling Event
  • Corporate Sponsors
  • Juvenile Arthritis Activities
  • Knowles Lecture

• Programs and Services
  • Life Improvement Series Program Schedule (Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program,Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program,Arthritis Foundation Self Help Program)
  • Physician Referral List
  • Arthritis Research Program
  • Advocacy

• Support the Arthritis Foundation
  • Memorial Donations
  • Arthritis Today Magazine subscriptions
  • General Donations
  • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Membership
  • Planned Giving
  • Auto donations
  • Research Advocacy Gifts
  • Bay Area Arthritis Foundation Auxiliary 

• Financial Information
  • 2008 Annual Report
  • 2008 Audit

Gifts of time and expertise are equally valuable. Become an Arthritis Foundation volunteer today!  If you have any questions, contact our chapter office at 800.464.6240 or info.nca@arthritis.org.  Our friendly and knowledgeable staff  will be happy to help you.

New Northern California Chapter DVD

Please give us five minutes of your time to learn more about the programs and services offered by the Northern California Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation.

The Arthritis Foundation, Northern California Chapter, is now on Facebook!

The Arthritis Foundation, Northern California Chapter is now on Facebook!  This page can be used for everyone -- seniors, adults, kids, teens, and young adults - in Northern California to connect with one another and make new friends.

Corporate Partners

View all our Corporate Partners

Your Support Goes a Long Way. . . .

$50 Pays the Camp Milagros registration fee for one child.

$100 Covers the cost of 4 free subscriptions to Arthritis Today.  more...

Arthritis Foundation Research Program

The Arthritis Foundation is America's largest source of non-government funds for arthritis research.  Since its founding in 1948, the Arthritis Foundation has funded more than 2,200 researchers with more than $380 million in grants. Often, by supporting researchers in the early stages of their careers, we have helped enable important initial discoveries that have led to breakthroughs in future treatments.  Read more

Become an Arthritis Foundation Advocate

The Arthritis Foundation, Northern California Chapter is proud to announce that its volunteer Advocacy Committee is one of the most active and successful AF advocacy committees in the nation!  More