In 2011-12, Albertina Kerr continued to evolve to meet community needs – improving and expanding services and facilities for Oregon’s most vulnerable. Read the full report here or download this printer friendly version. Here are some highlights:

• Albertina Kerr was named Oregon’s 2nd most admired non-profit in a survey by the Portland Business Journal of more than 1,800 CEOs and business leaders.

• Kerr acquired three new community inclusion programs that provide workforce opportunities for people with developmental disabilities: Art from the Heart, Cans for Kids and The Snack Squad.

• Albertina Kerr entered into a partnership with several other non-profits to expand the Project SEARCH employment program for adults with developmental disabilities into Oregon with a target launch of 2013. 

• To improve efficiencies, Kerr partnered with Trillium Family Services to share technology staff and consolidated our Eugene offices.

• Two new youth group homes were purchased and renovated. In addition, the Intensive Treatment Program received a much needed renovation and an adult group home in Silverton transitioned from state management to Albertina Kerr.

• And to lead Albertina Kerr into the future, the board of directors and foundation trustees developed the long-term strategic plan for 2012-2016 based on the key pillars of a thriving workforce, operational viability and leadership and agility.