Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities Archive

Kuni Foundation Welcomes Robyn Shuey as Director of Grants and Programs
By Angela Hult | August 1, 2022 | Advocacy, Cancer Research, Community, Grants, Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities, Philanthropy
Robyn Shuey is joining the Kuni Foundation as Director of Grants and Programs, a new role that reflects the…
Kuni Foundation Awards $9.8 Million to Oregon and Washington Nonprofits
By Angela Hult | February 10, 2022 | Cancer Research, Grants, Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
Grants Help to Advance Cancer Research and Advocacy and Inclusive, Affordable Housingfor People with Intellectual DisabilitiesPresident Joe Biden announced…
Washington and Oregon Nonprofits Receive $1 Million Boost from The Kuni Foundation
By Angela Hult | June 23, 2021 | Cancer Research, Grants, Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
Projects Include the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Breast Cancer Screenings, the Creation of an Autism Center of Excellence…
Kuni Foundation Awards $13.2 Million to Oregon and Washington Nonprofits
By Angela Hult | March 10, 2021 | Advocacy, Cancer Research, Community, equity, Grants, Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities, STEM
Grants Support Research Dismantling Disparities in Cancer Detection and Treatment for BIPOC Communities; Innovative Housing Solutions for People Experiencing…
Finding Creativity and Connection in COVID Times
By Jenny R. Stadler | October 23, 2020 | Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
Guest post by: Jenny Stadler, Executive Director, PHAME Our world has changed entirely in the months since the pandemic began. And…
Shining Light on the Housing Crisis for People Experiencing I/DD
By Kuni Foundation | October 1, 2020 | Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
We believe housing is a basic human right. Stable housing supports and enhances health, well-being and community connectedness. Yet,…
New Report Finds People Experiencing Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Are Severely Undercounted and Face Escalating Housing Insecurity
By Kuni Foundation | October 1, 2020 | Advocacy, Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
Stephen’s Place
By Kuni Foundation | September 1, 2020 | Community, Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
We partner with families to provide loving, supportive adult care home for adults with developmental disabilities. Our unique approach…
Kuni Foundation Awards $1.3 Million through Imagination Grants Program
By Kuni Foundation | August 28, 2020 | Cancer Research, Grants, Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
Funding Supports Emerging and Established Cancer Research Leaders andInnovative Programs for Individuals who Experience Intellectual ChallengesThrough its Imag…
Portland Art and Learning Studios
By Kuni Foundation | July 15, 2020 | Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
Art builds bridges, sparks new perspectives and gives people a voice. Portland Art and Learning Studios (PALS), a program…
Kuni Foundation Makes Three-Year Commitment to Special Olympics Oregon
By Kuni Foundation | May 5, 2020 | Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
Special Olympics Oregon (SOOR) received a three-year commitment of $100,000 per year from The Kuni Foundation. The funding will…
Housing for Individuals who Experience I/DD Receives a $1.5 million Boost from the Kuni Foundation
By Kuni Foundation | March 2, 2020 | Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
Three diverse housing models that support adults who experience intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout the region received just over…
Cohousing Expands Affordable, Inclusive Options for Individuals Who Experience I/DD
By Kuni Foundation | February 5, 2020 | Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
Rooted in a late-1960s Danish movement, cohousing is an intentional community of private homes clustered around shared spaces like…
Stephen’s Place holds a Grand Opening Ceremony
By Kuni Foundation | October 10, 2017 | Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
On July ninth, Stephen's Place held it's one year celebration! Friends and Family of the first residents, as well…
Stephen’s Place opens it doors!
By Kuni Foundation | October 10, 2017 | Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
On February 18th Stephen’s place had its long awaited opening and welcomed its very first residents. It's opening was…