News and Updates
Goings on around Albertina Kerr and our Portland CommunityCelebrating Our Namesake and Women
To commemorate International Women's Day and Women's History Month, we'd like to share a little history about our organization's namesake, Albertina Sechtem Kerr. Albertina, known to her family as "Tina," was born in Portland on July 13, 1890. Her father died in 1894,...
Albertina Kerr Announces Board Leadership Transitions
(Pictured L to R: Paul Litwinczuk, Kerr Governing Board Chair, Laurine Apolloni, Kerr Governing Board Chair-Elect, and David Lake, Kerr Governing Board Past Chair) PORTLAND, OREGON (March 6, 2024) – Albertina Kerr, a leading Oregon nonprofit organization dedicated to...
Notes from Kerr’s CEO
(Pictured L to R: Shouka Darvishi, a member of the Kerr Governing Board, David Lake, past chair of the Board, and Kerr CEO Allison Stark) Dear Friends of Kerr, February has been a whirlwind at Kerr. Snagging an extra day thanks to leap year feels like a nice bonus. As...
Oregon Tax Refunds Help Kids in Crisis
Your tax refund can make a BIG difference for kids in crisis. If you expect an Oregon tax refund this year, please consider designating all or part of your refund to Albertina Kerr Kid's Crisis Care through Oregon's Charitable Checkoff. Kerr's inpatient crisis...
Celebrating Success: Project SEARCH Graduation with the City of Salem
On January 4, we marked a remarkable day brimming with achievements as we celebrated the graduation of eight incredible Project SEARCH interns. In partnership with the City of Salem, Albertina Kerr facilitated a transformative journey in Marion County, offering...
Wish Granting Magic Unleashed
Holiday magic filled the air as Kerr's clients unwrapped the gifts they wished for through our Grant a Wish holiday gift drive. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our sponsors, supporters, and dedicated volunteers who played an instrumental role in ensuring...
Notes from Kerr’s CEO
Dear Friends of Kerr, Happy 2024! I hope you've navigated through January's chilly embrace with resilience. Despite the frosty weather, our dedicated team provided unwavering support to clients across our residential homes and essential care to the youth at our...
Meet Noah: A Beacon of Hope
When Noah first arrived at Albertina Kerr's inpatient Crisis Psychiatric Care program, he was physically aggressive and disruptive. His attitude screamed, “I don’t want to do this; I don’t want to be here.” Kerr's dedicated team of psychiatrists, child and family...
Notes from Kerr’s CEO
Dear Friends of Kerr, As we approach the end of this remarkable year, I want to take a moment to reflect on the journey we've had together at Albertina Kerr in 2023. It's been a year filled with achievements, milestones, and truly heartwarming moments. (Pictured...