Wishes Granted, Thanks to Our Community

This holiday season was brighter for youth and adults supported by Albertina Kerr, thanks to our community’s generosity. Through the Grant A Wish program, hundreds of holiday wishes were fulfilled for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and...

Notes From Kerr’s CEO

Dear Friend of Kerr, As 2026 approaches, I want to pause and reflect on what makes Albertina Kerr special: the connection, belonging, and opportunities that emerge when people are empowered to live the life they choose. Your support makes this possible! The holidays...

Finding a Place in the Kitchen: Grace’s Story

Grace has always been clear about what she wants. “I want to work in a kitchen,” she shares. More specifically, she wanted a job where she could cut fruits and vegetables, doing hands-on work that keeps her moving and learning. With support from Albertina Kerr’s...

Advocate Specialist Spotlight: Artemus

As a Self-Advocate Coordinator at Albertina Kerr, Artemus Guice brings lived experience to conversations about rights, self-advocacy, and what meaningful support truly looks like. The role helps staff strengthen support practices while creating space for supported...

Notes From Kerr’s CEO

Dear Friend of Kerr, This season has been full of connections across Kerr—Halloween celebrations, fall gatherings, and Thanksgiving feasts hosted by our amazing staff. These moments may seem simple, but they reflect the daily care, creativity, and dedication our staff...

Building Skills Through Community Volunteering

At Albertina Kerr’s Inclusive Day Services—Oatfield site, participants are putting their skills into action through an ongoing volunteer partnership with Sunshine Division in Wilsonville. As part of Kerr’s Day Support Activities (DSA) program, adults with intellectual...