Albertina Kerr

November 29th marks 50 years since the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) was passed. In 1975, only about 20% of children with disabilities attended public school. IDEA changed this by guaranteeing every child the right to free and appropriate public education. At Kerr, we continue this legacy by advocating for our youth to have access to meaningful education supports at their local school. As we celebrate 50 years of this life-changing law, learn how IDEA came to be, and how it continues to protect students to this day. 👉 Watch here: https://lnkd.in/gxdJ767w

🎁 Looking for a joyful way to give back this season? You can help bring cheer to the youth and adults we support through Kerr’s 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐀 𝐖𝐢𝐬𝐡 holiday gift program. Whether you pick up a wish tag at one of our mall locations or shop from our Amazon list, every gift adds a little brightness to the season. 👉𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐀 𝐖𝐢𝐬𝐡: https://lnkd.in/g3hxRUcB Big thanks to our Grant A Wish sponsors: HUB International (tag sponsor) and IUOE Local 701.

🍂 This month has been filled with connection across Kerr—from festive fall gatherings to the everyday moments of care our teams bring to the people we support. And as we wrap up #NationalGratitudeMonth, there’s a lot to share. In the latest Notes from Kerr CEO Allison Stark, you’ll find: • A milestone in disability rights history • A major recognition for Kerr CFO Kevin McAdams • A warm welcome to our new VP of Development & Community Engagement, Moana Newman • How to take part in our Grant A Wish holiday gift drive • What GivingTuesday + Big Blazers Day means for Kerr • A December 4th event at Lazy Days Brewing’s Beaverton pub—stop by for great food, craft drinks, and a chance to support youth and adults in our community If you’re looking for a meaningful read before the long weekend—and ways to stay connected to Kerr—this is it. 👉 Read the November Notes from the CEO https://lnkd.in/gjm-sKPn Wishing everyone a safe and connected holiday weekend.

Could you use a little unwind time today? When you donate $10 or more to Albertina Kerr through Willamette Week’s Give!Guide, your gift supports Kerr’s nationally accredited, person-centered programs that empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health challenges to lead self-determined lives. And today’s Big Give Day is all about relaxation. Every $10+ donation enters you to win this unwind-ready prize bundle: 🌿 Two passes to Cascada Thermal Springs in Portland’s Alberta neighborhood 🍝 $250 gift card to Nostrana 🎶 Two tickets to the Oregon Symphony 🍨 $30 gift card to Tipsy Scoop (non-alcoholic options available!) 🎁 The Flavor of Portland gift basket from Give Portland Gifts It’s the perfect moment to support meaningful programs at Kerr — and maybe treat yourself to something relaxing, too. 👉 Donate $10+ to Kerr today: https://lnkd.in/g-SNeSzv

🎉 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: December 4! Grab a bite, raise a glass, and support two locally loved nonprofits. On Thursday, December 4, 𝐋𝐚𝐳𝐲 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠’𝐬 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐮𝐛 𝐢𝐬 𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 10% 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐥𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐊𝐞𝐫𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐲 𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜 from noon to 10 p.m. Stop by, enjoy great food and craft drinks, and fuel programs that empower youth and adults across our community. 🎵 𝐊𝐞𝐫𝐫 + 𝐌𝐲 𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜: 𝐀 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞 2008 For more than 15 years, Kerr and My Voice Music have teamed up to bring creative expression to youth in our mental health services. Through music, young people build connection, confidence, and space to be heard. 🍻 This Dine & Donate is part of Kerr’s Give!Guide participation—where donations directly support nationally accredited, person-centered programs and come with extra perks like matching gifts, prize drawings, and local discounts. 👉 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩: • Support Kerr through the Give!Guide with a donation: https://lnkd.in/g-SNeSzv • Help spread the word, bring your friends or coworkers, and join us at Lazy Days Brewing Beaverton (4505 SW Watson Ave).

🏀 The Blazers brought the energy—and so did our group! Several individuals supported by Albertina Kerr, alongside staff, had the opportunity to experience box seating at a Portland Trail Blazers @ the Rose Quarter game —an exciting new way to enjoy game night, made possible by the generosity of our community. #RipCity #TrailBlazers #BlazersFans #SuiteLife #Inclusion

Love Oregon wine country? 🍇 When you donate $10 or more to Albertina Kerr through Give!Guide, your gift strengthens Kerr’s nationally accredited, person-centered programs, empowering the individuals we support to lead self-determined lives. And today (11/19), your gift enters you for a chance to enjoy an unforgettable outing: 🌿 Mineral Springs Ranch Experience for one winner + seven guests, courtesy of Soter Vineyards 🍇 Guided hike through their biodynamic farm 🍷 Wine tasting and stories with vineyard educator Dr. Jeff D. Peterson 🥗 Farm-fresh lunch overlooking wine country 🎁 Plus: each guest takes home Estate wine + pantry items You’ll also be entered to win $100 gift cards from John’s Marketplace — with two extra chances if you’re 35 or under. 👉 Donate $10+ to Kerr today: https://lnkd.in/g-SNeSzv

🛒 Grocery day! The people we support recently spent time choosing their favorite foods and everyday essentials. They picked out what they like and what helps make their home feel like their own. At Albertina Kerr, we focus on each person’s needs and choices, supporting their daily decision-making and creating homes where people feel respected and heard.

𝐅𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐅𝐮𝐧! Two weeks ago, some of the people supported by Albertina Kerr joined the Halloween festivities at 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐢-𝐋𝐚’𝐬 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐤-𝐨𝐫-𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞—a community event created for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. From costumes to treats to music, it was a great way to close out spooky season. 👻 Huge thanks to Shangri-La Human Services for hosting such an inclusive and welcoming event. Our 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐎𝐚𝐭𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 also held their own Halloween party, adding even more festive energy to the day. 🎊 𝘗𝘪𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘥 (𝘵𝘰𝘱 𝘳𝘰𝘸): 𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘳𝘪-𝘓𝘢 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵 | (𝘣𝘰𝘵𝘵𝘰𝘮 𝘳𝘰𝘸): 𝘒𝘦𝘳𝘳 𝘐𝘯𝘤𝘭𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘋𝘢𝘺 𝘚𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘖𝘢𝘵𝘧𝘪𝘦𝘭𝘥

🌊Today’s the perfect day to make an impact. When you give to Albertina Kerr through Willamette Week’s 𝘎𝘪𝘷𝘦!𝘎𝘶𝘪𝘥𝘦, your donation helps Oregonians with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health challenges lead self-determined lives. And here’s a little extra… Every gift of $𝟏𝟎 𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 made today (Nov. 13) enters you to win a 𝘁𝘄𝗼-𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗢𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆 at Headlands Coastal Lodge & Spa in Pacific City. Imagine this: 🏖️ Waking up steps from Cape Kiwanda State Natural Park 🍽️ Enjoying a $200 dining credit at Meridian Restaurant or in-room dining 🔥 Ending the night with a private beach bonfire—wine, s’mores, and soft robes included 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗴𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀—𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝘆𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗮𝘀𝘁. Plus, your gift to Kerr comes with a few extra perks from 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀: 💸 The first $5,000 raised for Kerr is matched by First Tech Federal Credit Union 🍷 Donors 35 and under who give $25+ get a buy one, get one tasting card from Apolloni Vineyards 🫖 Donors who give $100+ receive tea from Steven Smith Teamaker (while supplies last) 👉 𝗚𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗞𝗲𝗿𝗿 & 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗪𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗚𝗲𝘁𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆: https://lnkd.in/g-SNeSzv