Kathryn Weit had a profound effect and left an indelible mark on the developmental disabilities community in Oregon. She was a mother, a visionary, and a primary architect of the service delivery system for people with disabilities and their families. Her influence cannot be understated.

A collective of friends, family, and colleagues have gathered together to continue Kathryn’s legacy of interconnectivity, mentorship, and advocacy, forming The Kathryn Weit Foundation.

The mission of the Foundation is to empower the developmental disability community through advocacy. By amplifying voices, the Foundation strives to inspire and mentor the next generation of social change makers.

With public donations, the Kathryn Weit Foundation will create an annual educational Fellowship program. This paid twelve-month fellowship will focus on networking, mentorship, and legislative advocacy for the Developmental Disability Community within the state of Oregon.

Independence Northwest proudly acted as a nonprofit fiscal sponsor to The Kathryn Weit Foundation at its inception. The Foundation obtained nonprofit status in November 2021.

We invite you to learn more about the Foundation and Kathryn’s extraordinary legacy by visiting www.kathrynweitfoundation.com or www.facebook.com/kathrynweitfoundation.