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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.

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!

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

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

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!

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."

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

03/23/2026

Barracuda Night is Saturday, April 18!!🏒 The California Lupus Foundation will be the beneficiary for Chuck-a-Puck at the Barracuda's game!

Visit our website to grab a discounted ticket and join the fun!

03/20/2026

Free one-on-one support, personalized for you💜 Tamara, our Health Navigator, is happy to help and offers support in both Spanish and English.

Fill out our new form to get in touch with us: https://bit.ly/LFNC_PatientNavigatorProgram

03/18/2026

Want to chance to win a trip to Costa Rica, Tuscany, Nashville or the Kentucky Bourbon trail? We are selling 100 tickets for $100 each - winner gets to choose which trip they will take! Check out that and all of our Auction items at our website!

Go to: californialupus.org/events for more information!

03/15/2026

Win a Golden Ticket for a vacation to your choice of Costa Rica, Kentucky Bourbon, Tuscany or Nashville Opry!

Every ticket you purchase is an entry into our raffle at the Purple Ribbon Awards Dinner. The more tickets you have, the higher your odds of winning a vacation!

There are only 100 tickets available, so act quickly! Visit https://bit.ly/LFNC_SilentAuction2026

03/14/2026

Help us raise funds for our patient programs AND win something fun! Our silent auction begins today and ends on the 21st at 6:45 pm!

Bid on a staycation in Monterey, a winetasting for up to 20 people, or a trip to Hawaii! Check out all the items you can bid on here: https://bit.ly/LFNC_SilentAuction2026

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

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

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About the Lupus Foundation of Northern California

With a mission to improve lives impacted by lupus, the Lupus Foundation of Northern California has served the lupus community for more than 40 years. 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 Executive 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. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with Tax ID 94-2469741, and contributions to the Lupus Foundation of Northern California are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.