Lupus Foundation of Northern California

Lupus Foundation of Northern California We are pleased to announce that the Lupus Foundation of Northern California and Lupus Foundation of Southern California merged effective Nov 1, 2025.
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Together, we created a new organization, California Lupus Foundation! Follow us About the Lupus Foundation of Northern California

The Lupus Foundation of Northern California was founded as the Bay Area Lupus Foundation in 1978 by Jo Dewhirst. Jo was elected to be the first Chairperson of the Board and served in this position from 1978-1982. She was hired by the Board to be the first Ex

ecutive Director of the Foundation and held this position from 1982-2009. Dedicated to serving an ethnically and economically diverse population and to providing the widest possible access to services, the Lupus Foundation of Northern California offers programs designed to meet both social and educational needs of patients and their families in English and Spanish, both in-person and online. Focused on those living with lupus as well as on research and advocacy to find a cure, we are proud to be the voice of the northern California lupus community of patients, families, friends and caregivers. Our Mission is to be a premier source of information on lupus by providing programs and services designed to educate and increase the knowledge of those affected by lupus, promote lupus awareness, and support external lupus research efforts. In November 2025 we merged with the Lupus Foundation of Southern California to become the California Lupus Foundation.

Yes, we moved the date..........Join us on August 22 for our 2nd Annual Drive Out Lupus at Topgolf! After the incredible...
06/16/2026

Yes, we moved the date..........
Join us on August 22 for our 2nd Annual Drive Out Lupus at Topgolf! After the incredible time we had last year, we can’t wait to do it again!

One of the things we love most about Topgolf is the covered, shaded bays, making this the perfect event for our lupus community to come together, have fun, and stay sun-smart. 🌞💜

✨ Your ticket includes:
🏌️ 3 hours of unlimited gameplay
🌮 A delicious fajita lunch
🍹 Build-your-own Bloody Mary & Mimosa bar

Bring your family, invite your friends, and enjoy an afternoon filled with laughter, connection, and a little friendly competition—all while supporting a great cause!

Not a golfer? No worries! Lunch-only tickets are available, so everyone can join the fun and cheer on the players.
Yes we moved the date.....

Join us for our 2nd Annual Drive Out Lupus at Topgolf! After the incredible time we had last year, we can’t wait to do it again!

💜 Come laugh, connect, and help us Drive Out Lupus—because life is better when we can enjoy all the fun without the sun!

Learn more at californialupus.org

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT:Last year, the Lupus Foundations of Northern and Southern California merged to form the Californi...
05/19/2026

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT:

Last year, the Lupus Foundations of Northern and Southern California merged to form the California Lupus Foundation. Now, we are slowing down our posts on this account to focus our attention on the California Lupus Foundation.

Please follow the CLF on Instagram, Facebook, X, and LinkedIn to stay in touch and get the latest updates on lupus research and the many free resources we offer.

We especially appreciate your support, as follower count on social media is often taken into consideration when we receive funding and apply for grants. If you have a moment, please take the time to follow the CLF and share our posts. Thank you!💜

. Have you started following our new page California Lupus Foundation? We won't be updating this page startin...
05/06/2026

. Have you started following our new page California Lupus Foundation? We won't be updating this page starting in June- so be sure to follow our new page so you don't miss out on our free programs and services!

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Reminder: soon, this account will no longer be active. Please follow us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and now X to k...
04/17/2026

Reminder: soon, this account will no longer be active. Please follow us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and now X to keep in touch! California Lupus Foundation

There, we'll be posting about our patient programs, support groups, fun events, and more!

04/07/2026

We have merged with the Lupus Foundation of Southern California to become the California Lupus Foundation!

Soon, we will stop updating this account, so be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn to stay in touch! We'll continue to share the latest in lupus research, updates about our events and resources, and much more!

Big news! The FDA has granted Fast Track designation to Johnson & Johnson’s nipocalimab for potential treatment of indiv...
04/04/2026

Big news! The FDA has granted Fast Track designation to Johnson & Johnson’s nipocalimab for potential treatment of individuals with SLE.

This Fast Track status means that nipocalimab will undergo a faster development period and drug review timeline, which will make the treatment available sooner!

Read more here: https://bit.ly/LFNC_April2026BreakingNews

Were you recently diagnosed with lupus? Are you searching for a safe place to share your thoughts and feelings as you na...
04/02/2026

Were you recently diagnosed with lupus? Are you searching for a safe place to share your thoughts and feelings as you navigate your diagnosis? Our support groups are full of vibrant, compassionate, driven community members who have lived similar experiences.

Check out our support group calendar to see which sessions fit best with your schedule!

For more details, visit https://bit.ly/LFNC_SupportGroupCalendar

California Dreamin' for a Cure💜Thank you to everyone who attended our 11th Annual Purple Ribbon Awards Dinner! We honore...
03/31/2026

California Dreamin' for a Cure💜

Thank you to everyone who attended our 11th Annual Purple Ribbon Awards Dinner! We honored our awardees, we shared inspiring stories of resilience, and we raised funds for an incredible cause. All proceeds from the Gala support our free patient programs.

We are endlessly grateful for our community, whose compassion and generosity allow us to reach lupus patients statewide!

California State Disability Insurance acts as a "second line of defense" against both permanent and temporary disability...
03/29/2026

California State Disability Insurance acts as a "second line of defense" against both permanent and temporary disability for lupus warriors.

In our most recent health conference, Matthew Wingell discussed disability insurance and opened up the floor for your questions!

If you weren't able to make it, you can view the recording on our website under "past health conferences."

The numbers are in! This year, we raised $61,000 at the Purple Ribbon Awards Dinner! 🎉 All proceeds will go to our progr...
03/28/2026

The numbers are in! This year, we raised $61,000 at the Purple Ribbon Awards Dinner! 🎉 All proceeds will go to our programs, which support and educate lupus patients at no cost to them!

This was only possible because of YOUR compassion and belief in our mission. Thank you for spreading love and creating change in our community!💜

If you were unable to attend but would still like to support our patient programs, you can still donate at https://bit.ly/LFNC_Gala2026Donate

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2635 N 1st Street Ste 132
San Jose, CA
95134

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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