Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: Accelerating Innovation
Cancer remains the leading cause of disease-related death in children, and for those diagnosed with aggressive bone sarcomas such as Ewing sarcoma and osteosarcoma, survival rates have not improved in decades. These cancers often return after treatment, spreading to distant parts of the body and leaving children and families with few options. Across the Pacific Northwest, scientists are working to
A playground that unites and inspires
Fruit Valley Park in Vancouver, Washington, spans six acres and serves more than 1,000 households, a central gathering space known for its natural beauty, community garden, and movie nights. The well-loved playground needed replacement, and the Kuni Foundation worked collaboratively with the City of Vancouver to reimagine the space with a focus on inclusive design that welcomed children of all
Kuni Foundation awards $13.4 million to advance IDD inclusion and cancer research across the Pacific Northwest
Funding deepens ongoing commitment to accelerate inclusion for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and world-class cancer studies in Washington and Oregon Vancouver, Wash. — June 11, 2025 — In its largest Spring Grant Cycle to date, the Kuni Foundation awarded more than $13.4 million to support bold innovation in cancer research and greater inclusion for people with IDD. The
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
