California Lupus Foundation

California Lupus Foundation

Empowering the Lupus Community Across California

Our Mission

California Lupus Foundation improves the lives of those affected by lupus by providing support, advocacy and education. We serve diverse communities, raising awareness and advocating for a cure to enhance the quality of life for patients and their families.

What We Do: Programs & Services

The California Lupus Foundation was formed through the merger of the Lupus Foundation of Northern California and the Lupus Foundation of Southern California. Together, we offer a broad and impactful array of services:

Health Education & Patient Empowerment

• Online Health Conferences (English & Spanish)
• Physician-Led Panel Discussions
• Lupus 101 Series

Support Services

• Peer-Led Support Groups (20+ locations and expanding)
• Virtual Support Circles
• Support Group Leader Training

Community Outreach & Awareness

• Public Awareness Campaigns
• Drive Out Lupus™ & Virtual 5K Fundraisers
• Spanish-Language Programming

Navigation & Advocacy

• Patient Navigator Program (in development)
• Advocacy at the State & Federal Levels

New Program Opportunities to Expand Our Impact

Youth & Young Adult Engagement

• Teen Lupus Support & Leadership Program
• College Transition Workshops

Workplace Wellness & Legal Rights

• Know Your Rights: Lupus in the Workplace
• Employer Education Program

Expanded Clinical & Research Support

• Clinical Trial Access & Awareness Program
• Research Collaboration Grants

Crisis Support & Mental Health

• Mental Health & Lupus Initiative
• Crisis Text Line Integration

Mobile & Rural Outreach

• Lupus on the Road: Mobile Outreach Units

Emergency Grants

• Provide lupus patients with small grants to help with expenses such as rent, utilities, food.

Join Us

At the California Lupus Foundation, we are building a stronger, more inclusive community for lupus patients and their families. With your partnership—as a team member, donor, board leader, or volunteer—we can expand our reach, deepen our impact, and bring hope to those affected by this complex disease.

Together, we will create a California where everyone living with lupus has the support, education, and care they need.