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 IDD
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 IDD 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…