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"We Shine the light on sickle cell - and on the strength of every person living with it."
"To the Glory of God and Service to the Community."
The SCDAA Philadelphia/Delaware Valley Chapter is a nonprofit founded in 1982 that supports individuals and families affected by sickle cell disease and trait across five Pennsylvania counties. It is a local chapter of the national Sickle Cell Disease Association of America. Our impact includes:
- Comprehensive Support Services
- Community Outreach & Advocacy
- Health Education & Screening Information
- Resources for overall health & well-being.
PHONE (215) 471-8686
EMAIL scdaa.pdvc@sicklecelldisorder.com
We Are... Our Mission A Global Disease
A non-profit 501(c)(3) psychosocial, social service and advocacy agency who provides resources and assistance in Philadelphia, Bucks, Chester, Montgomery, counties.
The mission of SCDAA/PDVC is to serve as a trusted resource and support hub for the psychosocial and social service needs of children, adolescents, adults, and families impacted by sickle cell disease. Through strategic partnerships with hospitals, charitable foundations, community-based organizations, and social service agencies, SCDAA/PDVC is committed to developing, managing, and distributing resources that improve the quality of life for those we serve.
Sickle Cell Disease is a global disease that affects approximately 100,000 people in the United States with those of African descent being affected in the greatest numbers. In addition, people of Hispanic, Mediterranean, Native American, Asian, Sicilian,Greek, Italian, Indian and Turkish ancestry are also affected, but in smaller percentages.
STAFF BOARD of DIRECTORS
Stanley A. Simpkins, BS,
Executive Directorssimpkins@sicklecelldisorder.com
Murine A. L. Chandler, BSW, CHW
Program Director/Social Worker
mchandler@sicklecelldisorder.com
Rev. Zemoria Brandon, BSW
Social Worker Administratorzbrandon@verizon.net
Sarah Pierre-Louis, BA, CHW
Community Health Worker/Community Outreach Coordinator
sarahpl@sicklecelldisorder.com
Anthony R. Phillips, BS, Board Chairman
Aramide Ayorinde, Ph. D, Board Member
David Q. Jones, Esq, Board Member
Georgette Miller, Esq, Board Member
Janée N. Burkhalter, Ph.D, Board Member
Tammi C. Britt, DNP, MSN, RN Secretary
Wilhelmina J. Young, CLM, Board Member
Stanley A. Simpkins, BS, Key Employee
Stanley A. Simpkins, BS, Key Employee
5300 WYNNEFIELD AVENUE PHONE (215) 471-8686 PHILADELPHIA, PA 19131 FAX (215) 471-7441 EMAIL: SCDAA.PDVC@SICKLECELLDISORDER.COM
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Address
5300 Wynnefield Ave, 2nd Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19131