Hello, Friends of Kerr! As we approach Memorial Day weekend, I want to thank our military personnel and veterans for their service and wish everyone a happy start to summer. RETREAT REFLECTIONS I am fresh off the heels of our annual Board of Directors retreat. Over...

I am a DSP (Direct Support Professional). I love my job because I get to make a difference in my clients' lives. I have the pleasure of making sure that they get the care they need and deserve. I love seeing how happy the clients are when I walk into their group home....

I am a DSP (Direct Support Professional). I do this work because, as a community, we need to support each other. It’s not easy; we pay for it dearly. It's physically, emotionally, and even spiritually exhausting. I have to work four double shifts to make enough money...

Kerr DSP Ashley Smith (pictured back right) shared her story of overwork and low pay with Oregon State Senator Kathleen Taylor (front left), alongside Kerr CEO Allison Stark (back left) and Kerr client Kevin (front right). I am a DSP (Direct Support Professional). I...

I am a DSP (Direct Support Professional). The reason I love being a DSP is that I want to make a difference in the lives of the people Albertina Kerr serves. I want them to know and understand they are all truly special and awesome and can do anything they want to if...

I love my job because it affords me the opportunity to serve our most vulnerable citizens and ensure they lead a fulfilling life with dignity, respect, and the best and most comprehensive care possible. Despite having an extensive work background across several...

The Kuni Foundation has awarded a $50,000 grant to Albertina Kerr to purchase critical equipment for our group homes. This includes lifts to aid clients with mobility challenges and an electricity generator to ensure medically fragile clients’ well-being during power...

Hello, Friends of Kerr! Portland’s April has acquainted me with what locals affectionately dub "spring showers." Despite the damp weather, the amusing presence of my two new kittens during virtual meetings has added a touch of lightheartedness to my workday. It’s been...

Hello, Friends of Kerr! We’ve had a couple of beautiful sunny days here in the Portland area, and the buds are starting to take shape. March has also been a month of growth and progress for Albertina Kerr, and we have lots to be proud of. So, let’s dive in! GROUP HOME...