News and Resources

Collaboration, curiosity and continuous learning are integral to our work. By sharing resources, insights and the stories that connect and inspire us, we hope you leave this site with a little more knowledge and perspective—and the desire to learn more.

And, learning is a two-way street. If you have a resource you’d like to share, we’d love to see it! Submit a Resource

Kuni Foundation Joins Instagram

The Kuni Foundation embraces the power of human potential. We invest in scientists advancing revolutionary cancer research and efforts that accelerate the inclusion of neurodiverse communities. Through our work we witness remarkable outcomes from our partners, who disrupt the status quo through advocacy, inclusion and innovation. We invite you to meet our partners and learn from their inspiring stories through

Read More »
A group of four people smiling and standing with their arms wrapped around each other

Mainstream Housing – Visioning Person-Centered Housing for Life Transitions

Your voice matters. Participate in Mainstream Housing’s survey to design innovative housing solutions. Ensuring that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities lead vibrant, inclusive lives with equitable access to housing and other opportunities is a priority for the Kuni Foundation. A report released by the Foundation in 2020 revealed that more than 24,000 of the estimated 31,000 adults with IDD

Read More »

Inclusive Playground Taking Shape in Vancouver

Harper’s Playground is bringing its innovative model for radically inclusive playgrounds to Vancouver with the reimagined Chelsea Anderson Play Station (CHAMPS) at Marshall Park — its largest playground to date at Marshall Park.   In partnership with the City of Vancouver, Washington, Harper’s Playground is building the city’s first inclusive playground. The Marshall Park project addresses the community’s need for

Read More »
Visitors to Wynne Watts Commons get a demonstration of the accessible features of an apartment's kitchen.

Celebrating Affordable, Inclusive Housing – Albertina Kerr’s Wynne Watts Commons

  Creating an inclusive, accessible, and affordable community for all in Gresham, Oregon. On a beautiful fall day, supporters, board members, public officials and community members came together to celebrate the opening of Wynne Watts Commons with the visionary team at Albertina Kerr. Albertina Kerr’s mission is to empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health challenges, and other

Read More »

Kuni Foundation Welcomes Robyn Shuey as Director of Grants and Programs

Robyn Shuey is joining the Kuni Foundation as Director of Grants and Programs, a new role that reflects the organization’s growth and commitment to the communities the foundation serves. “We’re excited to have Robyn join our team at such a dynamic and pivotal time in the evolution of our organization,” said Angela Hult, President of the Kuni Foundation. “Robyn’s deep

Read More »

Kuni Foundation Awards $9.8 Million to Oregon and Washington Nonprofits

Grants Help to Advance Cancer Research and Advocacy and Inclusive, Affordable Housing for People with Intellectual Disabilities President Joe Biden announced his revitalized Cancer Moonshot program last week, just as World Cancer Day brought awareness to cancer prevention, detection, and treatment. Locally, the Kuni Foundation awarded 15 grants to organizations throughout Washington and Oregon that will accelerate cancer research and

Read More »

Subscribe to our newsletter

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.