ICYMI: Thank you to The NYTimes & the patients who shared their stories—highlighting the urgent reality that more young people are being diagnosed with cancer. We're incredibly proud to support PNW research focused on cancer in younger populations. #CancerResearch #EarlyOnsetCancer #SupportScience

Today is World Autism Acceptance Day 💙 We proudly stand alongside our nonprofit partners across the PNW who work every day to build inclusive communities where every person is valued. Learn more about this year's theme "Autism and Humanity: Every Life Has Value" at bit.ly/3NXwAVm #IDD #Inclusion

Celebrating #WomensHistoryMonth 💙 Congrats to Dr. Jean Edwards, founder of Edwards Center, on being named Beaverton’s Living Legend 2026! 🎉 Her advocacy has expanded inclusive housing & employment for people with IDD. Learn more: bit.ly/4sDkoIf #DisabilityInclusion #Accessibility #Leadership #IDD

Great to see colleagues at the recent PDX gathering hosted by Exponent Philanthropy & The Oregon Community Foundation! Our 2026 Portland conference committee also met to continue planning—excited to showcase our region's incredible #nonprofits. Learn more at bit.ly/3NmXSnX #Community #Philanthropy

“We’re Here: Then, Now, Always.” A powerful reminder to celebrate inclusion & the contributions of people with intellectual & developmental disabilities year-round. Grateful for our PNW partners working to expand inclusive housing, jobs, education & community. #DDAM2026 #Inclusion #Accessibility

Backed by a two-year $300,000 award from @kunifoundation.bsky.social, Dr. Lisa Tachiki is pursuing a unique approach to make immune checkpoint inhibitors more accessible to patients worldwide. Read more: https://bit.ly/4sP28eV

Thanks to The Columbian for hosting their 40th Annual Economic Forecast event in Vancouver recently. 📊 Important insights were shared on the current & future Clark County economy. We're proud to call Vancouver home & support the economic vitality of our region. #EconomicDevelopment #CommunityImpact

Proud to sponsor PBJ's "Reimagining our Innovation Economy". Oregon's bioscience sector drives #innovation, our economy & healthier communities. Grateful to hear from @ohsunews.bsky.social Pres. Elnahal, MD, and Drs. Wong & Gibbs whose important work is supported by Foundation #CancerResearch grants

🎉We’re excited to announce Dr. Claymore Kills First & Dr. Lisa Tachiki as our latest Cancer Research Fellows! Launched in 2024, the Fellows award provides $300K in unrestricted funds over 2 years—empowering bold, innovative researchers to accelerate cancer innovation. 🔗Learn more at bit.ly/4ahMFMy

"Ultimately, we report that about 155 avoidable deaths would occur based on missed screenings in this two-year period...this is 155 patients who otherwise should not have died of a potentially curable disease." Full @statnews.com story below. #Medicaid #CancerResearch #HealthEquity #PublicHealth

Excited to share that Seattle-area cancer researchers at @uwmedicine.bsky.social, @fredhutch.org, Seattle Children's, Swedish & the Institute for Systems Biology received $1.2 million in funding. www.kunifoundation.org/kuni-foundat... @scienceinseattle.com @uwmnewsroom.bsky.social #CancerResearch

We are pleased to announce that Dr. Tisha Wang will become the seventh chair of the University of Washington Department of Medicine on June 1, 2026. Please join us in welcoming Dr. Wang to UW Medicine! @uwmedicine.bsky.social @uwsom-wwami.bsky.social Meet our new Department Chair: bit.ly/4svqbQr

Dr. Nora Disis from @uwbiology.bsky.social was honored with the Seahawks’ Delta Community Captain award for her groundbreaking work developing cancer vaccines that harness the body's immune system to fight disease. 🪶 Congratulations Dr. Disis! https://bit.ly/3MzX9ip

Cancer research is a cornerstone of Oregon’s bioscience sector, generating $11.5B in economic activity in 2023. The PBJ spoke w/ @ohsuknight.bsky.social researchers about what’s needed to sustain innovation & how partnerships can shape a healthier future. #CancerResearch #Bioscience #CommunityImpact

We’re honored to share that our latest grant cycle provides $4.5M+ in funding—a 42% increase—to expand inclusive housing and advance cancer and disability research across WA and OR Grateful for our nonprofit and research partners💙 #InclusiveHousing #CancerResearch #DisabilityInclusion #Philanthropy

Today is the International Day of Persons w/ Disabilities 🌍We’re honored to work alongside partners across the PNW to enhance opportunity, possibility & quality of life for with IDD community. Grateful for all who advance this critical work year-round 💙✨ More on IDPD: bit.ly/4orbafj #IDPD #IDD

In recognition of Native American Heritage Month, we’re spotlighting researchers collaborating with Tribal communities to expand cancer screening, treatment options, & culturally responsive care across the PNW. Read more about their important work on our blog. #CancerResearch #SupportScience #NAHM

Thanks and congrats to Exponent Philanthropy for a fantastic 2025 conference in Ohio! Inspiring to connect with 500+ lean funders and partners from 43 states + 4 nations, and to learn from so many powerful sessions and leaders. We're excited for Portland in 2026!🌲💙 #Philanthropy #CommunityImpact

Recently, a powerful panel of nonprofit leaders gathered to discuss the local impacts of federal funding cuts & policy shifts, echoing findings from the CFSWWA's 2025 Nonprofit Survey. Grateful to all who shared honest stories of resilience and hope. 🌱 #Community #Leadership #Hope #CommunityImpact

Inclusion happens every day—and during National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we’re celebrating progress toward workplaces where people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) can thrive❤️ #NDEAM #DisabilityInclusion #InclusiveEmployment www.kunifoundation.org/creating-pat...

Many thanks @americancancersoc.bsky.social for today’s policy breakfast @ @ohsuknight.bsky.social. Speakers shared powerful insights on advancing cancer research amid historic funding uncertainty. We must ensure that our groundbreaking PNW research continues to improve lives locally & globally.

This #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth, we honor Pacific Northwest researchers driving innovation in cancer care and early detection. Read our latest blog post ⬇️ #PNWCancerResearch #Cancer #CancerInnovation #SupportScience #EarlyDetection #CancerResearch #Community #Philanthropy

We’re honored to sponsor Sing for the Cure: A Proclamation of Hope on Oct. 11 @ the Schnitz, the PNW premiere! 🎶💖 A portion of 🎟 sales supports Pink Lemonade Project, providing essential resources for those facing breast cancer. #BreastCancerAwareness #SingForTheCure #HopeThroughMusic #CommunityCare

September is #ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth 💛 Seattle Children’s & OHSU researchers are tackling pediatric bone sarcomas, backed by Kuni Foundation grants. Early funding fuels breakthroughs to help kids survive & thrive. #PediatricCancerResearch #ChildhoodCancer #SeattleChildrens #OHSU #Philanthropy

🌟A new chapter of inclusion & community is here. The Elizabeth Austin Playground at Fruit Valley Park is Vancouver’s first fully inclusive playground—designed with neighbors, inspired by Elizabeth’s legacy, & built for children of all abilities🌳 #AccessiblePlay #InclusionMatters #InclusiveDesign

🌳Neighbors & partners gathered last Sat. for TKO Fest 4 at George Park, celebrating community & shaping its future. The Portland Parks Foundation received a $50K Kuni grant for accessible playground equipment as part of their Everybody Plays Campaign💚Congrats to PPF & all! More info: bit.ly/3UL8IE9

🔬Our Imagination Grants for Cancer Research are now open. These one-year grants up to $100K serve as a catalyst for new exploration, intended to fulfill an unmet need or to advance efforts in the pursuit of impactful & innovative cancer research. #CancerResearch #CancerTreatment #SupportScience

Latest Transformation Grant cycles 🏠 Advancing Housing for People Experiencing Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities 🧠 Research on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: Advancing Innovation → www.kunifoundation.org/funding-oppo... #IDDInclusion #SupportScience #AffordableHousing

Proud to join @vancouverus.bsky.social to celebrate its first-ever #DisabilityPrideMonth proclamation! Many thanks to the City of Vancouver for your ongoing partnership to accelerate the #inclusion of people who experience #IDD💓 #ADA35 #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #DisabilityRights #DisabilityJustice

Cancer breakthroughs begin with bold ideas—and the scientists behind them. We’re honored to award $7.2M to 8 @fredhutch.bsky.social & @uwmedicine.bsky.social researchers tackling breast & pancreatic cancer thru early-stage, high-impact oncology research #CancerResearch #SupportScience #Philanthropy

📣The Fairview Trust is accepting applications for its 2025 Advocacy Grant Program until 8/1--up to $200K over 2 years for projects tackling systemic policy barriers to affordable & integrated housing for individuals w/ IDD in OR fairviewtrust.org/advocacy #IDDInclusion #IDDHousing #OregonNonprofits

We’re investing $13.4M+ in disability inclusion & cancer research across the PNW. Because community transformation requires bold support—for both lived experience & scientific discovery. Read more below. #CancerResearch #SupportScience #IDDCommunity #DisabilityInclusion #Philanthropy #Community

NIH cuts could undermine cancer research by sidelining future scientists from underrepresented communities. Read the full @opb.org story at www.opb.org/article/2025... #SupportScience #CancerResearch #NIHfunding #FutureScientists #Philanthropy

🎧🧬🎙️ Listen to Dr. Mary (Nora) Disis from @uwcvi.bsky.social where she discusses groundbreaking research on cancer prevention through vaccines & more. Many thanks to Dr. Disis & the UW CVI team for your visionary work! #CancerResearch #SupportScience #CancerPrevention #WomenInScience #Philanthropy

A powerful conversation @ Sabin CDC's Center of Joy!💬🏘️Sabin, PSU MURP students & community partners are shaping the future of inclusive, affordable housing in PDX & beyond. Read more on our blog #AffordableHousing #InclusiveHousing #IDDHousing #HousingCrisis #UniversalDesign #Community #Philanthropy

The House is expected to vote this week on a bill that would cut #Medicaid by $715 billion & kick 8.6 million people off their insurance. We need to be improving access to affordable health care, not taking it away. Send a message to your Representative & urge them to vote NO #CutsHaveConsequences

On Oct. 11, Oregon Repertory Singers present 𝘚𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘶𝘳𝘦: 𝘈 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘤𝘭𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘏𝘰𝘱𝘦 - a deeply moving work of music and narration to raise breast cancer awareness. 🎶💗🎟️ Learn more: orsingers.org/ors/sing-for-the-cure #SingForTheCure #BreastCancerAwareness #PortlandEvents #PinkLemonadeProject

"The Medicaid home and community-based services system is the backbone of the nation’s supports for individuals with developmental disabilities and it’s already under pressure." #DisabilityRights #IDDAwareness #InclusionMatters #DisabilityAdvocacy #Community

In a marathon session marked by the arrest of dozens of disability rights activists, Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives pushed ahead with plans to drastically reduce #Medicaid spending. #disabilities

Trump cuts are hitting the National Cancer Institute, affecting a hotline for patients, cancer.gov, advisory panels, clinical trial recruitment. www.statnews.com/2025/05/07/t...

#RepresentationMatters - we're thrilled to see the Television Academy recognize storytelling that breaks barriers & fosters greater inclusion for people w/ #IDD. Let's keep advocating for media that spotlights & celebrates all human experience #IDDInclusion #CerebralPalsy #InclusionMatters #Disney

Read how Parkview Services developed an innovative pilot project for one long-time client, which would later help leverage nearly $8 million in public funds to expand affordable housing opportunities for adults with IDD 🏘️🩷 #InclusiveHousing #IDD #Community #AffordableHousing #HousingForAll

"Adidas is building a performance shoe for the Down syndrome community and 1.3 billion people with disabilities." thank you #adidas! #inclusivesports #downsyndrome #inclusion #community #IDDcommunity

Many thanks to the entire @uwmedicine.bsky.social community for an inspiring time together in support of #medicalresearch, #communityimpact & #philanthropy❤️Read more about the celebration on the blog. #SupportScience #FundResearch #EndCancer #CancerResearch #CancerCare bit.ly/44yFa2E

It's hard to overstate the negative effects that federal funding cuts will have on patients & their families, current & future researchers & our entire healthcare system. Many thanks to the UW Medicine community for this important story #SupportScience #MedicalResearch #NIH #Philanthropy #Community

📢Housing Oregon is accepting award noms & scholarship apps for its Sept. 15-16 conference. Awards include the Kuni Foundation Innovation Award for Inclusive Housing, open to all qualifying orgs. Learn more at bit.ly/42fVsvO #IDDhousing #inclusivehousing #housingcrisis #philanthropy #community

This week a sold-out crowd turned out for the PBJ's 1st-ever #GrowVancouver event, w/ 100s of community members celebrating & planning more thoughtful, strategic growth. This includes ensuring our prosperity is #inclusive & #accessible for all. #vancouverwa #inclusivedevelopment #businessgrowth

Prov Swedish Cancer Institute does incredible research to better understand & treat different cancers. We're honored to support these investigators & their work. Learn more in the article below. #cancerresearch #cancertreatment #lungcancer #breastcancer #ovariancancer #supportscience #philanthropy

🎥🍿don't miss tonight's premiere (3/25 @ 9 p.m. PT), "the emotional and dramatic story of the decades-long push for equality and accessibility that culminated in the passage" of the #ADA in '90 #disabilityrights #inclusion #IDD #advocacy #community #disabilityawareness #acccessibility #ThanksToTheADA

President Donald Trump said he will move #SpecialEducation oversight to Health and Human Services, but the plan is short on specifics and it's unclear whether he has the authority to do so. #disabilities