The Joseph Lacroce Foundation

Driving brighter futures for children.

We support causes and projects that benefit children, with a special focus on bringing critical health services to underserved communities in South Jersey.

Virtua Pediatric Mobile Services van
13,297Children served
in 2025
596Community outings
in 2025
$2MInvested in Pediatric
Mobile Services
2Mobile clinics serving
South Jersey

Built in Joseph’s memory.
Growing for every child.

The Joseph Lacroce Foundation was established in memory of Joseph Lacroce, who died of leukemia in 1975 at the age of 12. His spirit, kindness, and love for life continue to inspire our work today. We support causes and projects that benefit children, helping to create healthier, brighter futures for generations to come.

Foundation gift presented to Virtua
Our greatest impact

Virtua Pediatric Mobile Services

With two $1 million gifts — one in 2017 to establish the program and another in 2023 to expand it — the Joseph Lacroce Foundation helped launch and grow Virtua Health’s Pediatric Mobile Services. Today, two mobile clinics bring essential health care, screenings and education to children in underserved communities across Burlington, Camden and Gloucester counties.

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Life-changing results in 2025
15,067Total visits
3,315Emergency department
visits avoided
363Life-years saved
$61 : $1Reported return
on investment
Source: Virtua Pediatric Mobile Services 2025 Impact Report (Mobile Health Map data).
Expanding our impact in 2026

Supporting Princeton Child Development Institute PCDI

In 2026, the Joseph Lacroce Foundation expanded its support to Princeton Child Development Institute (PCDI), a New Jersey nonprofit providing science-based intervention, education, and life-skills services for children and adults with autism. Our support helps PCDI continue its work helping individuals build communication, learning, employment, and greater independence.

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Comprehensive care where children live

What the mobile program delivers

Dental Care & Oral Health Education
Vision & Hearing Screenings
School & Sports Physicals
Lead Screening & Testing (including prenatal)
Asthma Education & Kickin’ Asthma Classes
Flu Vaccinations
Nutrition Education

Help us reach more children.

Your support helps us bring essential health services, education and hope to children across South Jersey.

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