APHA 1872 Society

Join the APHA 1872 Society

Established in 2024, the APHA 1872 Society is the American Public Health Association’s inaugural giving society. The name honors the year 1872, when Dr. Stephen Smith and other prominent public health pioneers established the Association. 
Make a gift to the APHA 1872 Society

The 1872 Society celebrates APHA’s rich history while championing a healthier, more equitable future. Through unrestricted contributions to the APHA General Fund, the society is committed to advancing public health for all and stands for science, for action and for health. 

Contributions to the APHA 1872 Society drive tangible impact across three core areas:

Advancing health equity: Dismantling barriers to health and ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to attain their highest level of health, regardless of background, identity or life circumstances.

Advocating for policy change: Raising our collective voice to influence policies being considered by Congress, the executive branch and the federal courts that prioritize the public’s health and promote resilience within our communities. Advocacy supports our efforts to make public health a higher national priority.

Promoting the value of public health: Enhancing communication and cutting through misinformation with facts and evidence. 

Join the APHA 1872 Society today and be a foundational part of our journey. Together, we’ll continue making strides toward a world where health equity, progressive policy and scientific advancement define our public health landscape.

To be recognized as a member of the APHA 1872 Society, donors must contribute a minimum of $1,872 to the APHA General Fund (unrestricted) within the Association's fiscal year (July 1-June 30). Donors may choose to fulfill this commitment through recurring contributions -- for example, $156 monthly or $468 quarterly -- as long as the total gift reaches $1,872 by the end of the fiscal year. Membership is renewed annually and must be completed within each fiscal year to maintain recognition. 

Together we thrive. Invest in public health.

1872 Society Membership Benefits Include: 

  1. Exclusive access to APHA Executive Director Dr. Georges Benjamin and other key members of the leadership team through in-person gatherings, virtual briefings and timely policy updates throughout the year
  2. Invitations to VIP events at the Annual Meeting and other APHA gatherings 
  3. Acknowledgment in APHA communications.

Questions? Email [email protected] or call 202-777-2486.