Nonprofit
Lupus Foundation of America
Mission
Our mission is to improve the quality of life for all people affected by lupus through programs of research, education, support and advocacy. We are focused on achieving the following disease-specific outcomes: Reduce time to diagnosis, Ensure people with lupus have an arsenal of safe and effective treatments, and Expand direct services and increase access to treatment.
About Us
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
Cause Areas Include
- Community Development
- Health & Medicine
- Human Rights & Civil Liberties
- Volunteering
- Women
Location & Contact
- 202-349-1155
- 2121 K ST NW, STE 200, WASHINGTON, District of Columbia, US
STE 200
