Centering inclusion: Sabin CDC and partners advance affordable housing for people with IDD
Sabin Community Development Corporation (CDC) recently hosted an engaging roundtable at its Center of Joy in Northeast Portland to highlight recent work with Portland State University (PSU) and other housing efforts. Graduate students from PSU’s Master of Urban and Regional Planning (MURP) Program kicked off the gathering with a presentation of their feasibility study, analyzing 13 Sabin-owned properties to identify
How Parkview Services built a brighter future for Eddie — and paved the way for inclusive housing solutions
When Eddie was at risk of losing his home of 10 years, he and his family turned to Parkview Services. The nonprofit — dedicated to creating inclusive housing solutions that promote stability, opportunity and community — had worked with Eddie as a long-time client. As one of Washington state’s leading nonprofit affordable housing developers for adults with intellectual and developmental
An evening of community, compassion and hope with the University of Washington Medicine
Surrounded by Dale Chihuly’s inspiring glass artwork, an equally inspiring capacity crowd came together on April 18 for the University of Washington Medicine’s annual Spring Soirée. Speakers including university leaders, researchers and UW Medicine patients all helped evoke a hopeful future, celebrating the power of medical research and philanthropy to create a better, healthier community for all. “You are the
Oregon Health & Science University and Kuni Foundation celebrate $20 million philanthropic milestone funding world-class cancer research
This month OHSU celebrated a major milestone in our partnership to end cancer. Since 2020 the Kuni Foundation has supported OHSU cancer researchers through $20 million in philanthropic funding through 34 grants across 18 departments in addition to two endowed chairs established in its lung and prostate cancer departments. We’re honored to support the diverse and transformative work of OHSU
Empowering Potential: Disability Employment Awareness
People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs) have unique skills and perspectives that benefit employers, yet the unemployment rate for people with IDDs is more than double the rate of their neurotypical peers. October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, which celebrates the value and talent employees with IDD contribute to America’s workplaces and economy. To help raise awareness about the
2024 Transformation Grant Cycle is Open
Advancing Opportunity and Inclusion for People Experiencing Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities We are excited to announce the Kuni Foundation’s 2024 Transformation Grants cycle. The lack of quality, affordable housing options for adults who experience intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) has reached a crisis in the United States. The Transformation Grants Program reflects our commitment to investing in person-focused housing solutions
