Public Education and Community Services The Arthritis Foundation is a source of help and hope for an estimated 37 million Americans who have arthritis. The Foundation supports research to find a cure for and prevention of arthritis and seeks to improve the quality of life for those affected by arthritis.In New Mexico, the Arthritis Foundation offers a variety of programs to assist people with arthritis, including: information and referral, support groups, Arthritis Foundation Life Improvement Series (LIS), and aquatic programs. Aquatic programs are currently offered in each demographic area throughout the Greater Southwest Chapter.