The holidays were brighter for youth and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health challenges in Albertina Kerr’s programs, thanks to the generosity of our community and this year’s Grant A Wish tag sponsor, HUB International. Together, we fulfilled hundreds of holiday wishes through Kerr’s Grant A Wish program.
One participant in our Inclusive Day Services program was deeply moved upon receiving a painting of the Last Supper—a piece she had always found beautiful and meaningful. The gift brought back cherished memories of a similar painting that once hung above the mantel in her childhood home. (Photo in the bottom right corner)
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who contributed to this year’s Grant A Wish program. Your support brought joy, connection, and cherished memories to individuals supported by Albertina Kerr.
Highlights of our community in action:
• Over 700 gifts were generously donated by individuals and organizations
• $14,500 was raised, thanks to our sponsors HUB International, Buchalter, CareOregon, First Interstate Bank, International Union of Operating Engineers Local 701, and Paycom
• PEO Chapter AK created thoughtful gift bags for youth in our Crisis Psychiatric Care program
• Sharing Trees at Clackamas Town Center, Pioneer Place, and Washington Square rallied the Portland community to grant holiday wishes
• Kerr was honored to be a beneficiary of the Fox12 Toy Drive and the Portland Winterhawks Toy Drive Game
• Many thanks to the National Charity League volunteers who helped sort and inventory gifts, ensuring every item reached its intended recipient
The power of community fuels our Grant A Wish program, and we’re incredibly grateful for everyone’s unwavering support.