Arthritis Foundation Chasteen, Deborah Arthritis Foundation Endowments--Georgia Encyclopedia article about the Arthritis Foundation. Since 1948 the Arthritis Foundation, based in Atlanta, has generated $244 million for medical advances in the treatment and control of rheumatic disease while providing information, community-based services, and advocacy to local and national government agencies for Americans with chronic joint symptoms. The foundation is the largest voluntary health organization in the country; it is steered by volunteer committees with assistance and professional knowledge contributed by paid staff members. Fifty-five chapters with more than 150 service offices throughout the country raise funds and provide programs to improve the quality of life for those suffering from arthritis-related illnesses. [Athens, Ga.] : Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press New Georgia Encyclopedia (Project) Georgia Humanities Council University of Georgia. Press Merrill-Hall New Media GALILEO (Georgia statewide project) 2006-07-04 Articles http://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/nge/Article.jsp?id=h-1203 Forms part of the New Georgia Encyclopedia. Atlanta (Ga.) Fulton County (Ga.) If you wish to use content from the NGE site for commercial use, publication, or any purpose other than fair use as defined by law, you must request and receive written permission from the NGE. Such requests may be directed to: Permissions/NGE, University of Georgia Press, 330 Research Drive, Athens, GA 30602. Cite as: "ARTICLE TITLE," New Georgia Encyclopedia. Retrieved [date]: http://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org.