Arthritis Foundation

The mission of the Arthritis Foundation is to improve lives through leadership in the prevention, control and cure of arthritis and related diseases.

Description:
The Arthritis Foundation, Central PA Chapter, South Eastern Branch is a part of the only National health agency dedicated to arthritis research and to provide programs and services to help people affected by arthritis. Arthritis includes over 100 different types and related syndromes and affects people of all ages, even children. Join us at the Branch for a one-hour information session, last Thursday of each month, noon; who we are, what we do. Come get the facts about the disease that affects more than 70 million Americans along with the breakthroughs that are making their lives better. Anyone interested is welcome - please call 717-397-6271 to RSVP- bring your own lunch, refreshments provided. Volunteers are needed for leadership and follower positions, long and short-term, once and done opportunities. Some needs require training provided by the Arthritis Foundation. There are both program and services volunteer needs and special event fund raising.

History:
The Arthritis Foundation, founded in 1948, is based in Atlanta, GA, with the Central PA Chapter in Harrisburg covering a 28 county area. A strong volunteer and financial support base established a Branch for Lancaster and Lebanon Counties in the 1960's. York added to this Branch in 2007. The Branch office is located at 204 Butler Ave, Suite 102, Lancaster

Contact people:

Judy Smith, Community Development Officer, (phone), (email) Tammy Kerr, Community Develpment Director, (phone), (email) Daniella Falconio, Administrative Assistant, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: (717) 394-3707

Address:

204 Butler Ave, Suite 102 Lancaster, PA 175601 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.arthritis.org

Last updated on March 27, 2009