For nearly 40 years, Marsha Buono volunteered her time and resources in support of Kerr’s work at the restaurant and thrift shop at Albertina’s Place. “The opportunity to meet people, make friends, and belong to a community that was making a difference was huge,” she...
Help spread holiday cheer to children, teens, and adults in Kerr’s 54 group homes, as well as the kids served through our Children’s Mental Health inpatient and outpatient programs. For many of Kerr’s clients, the only presents they will receive this holiday season...
In March, as workplaces began shutting down due to Governor Kate Brown’s “Stay Home Stay Safe” order, McKenna Davis knew it was critical to help her clients persevere. “Our clients were being laid off or furloughed indefinitely,” she says. “It was tough, they began...
On a mid-September afternoon, Albertina Kerr received an urgent request, as smoky skies blanketed the Portland metro area and raging wildfires began to threaten the residents of Marion County. Providence Behavioral Health System was issued a Level 2 “Be Set”...
Although she tends to be on the quiet side, LaToya Propps (pictured left)—a Kerr Direct Support Professional (DSP)—is not afraid to be a voice for those who cannot speak up for themselves. In October, LaToya was honored by the Oregon Resource Association (ORA) for her...
