Honoring a Legacy of Dedication and Impact
For years, Steve Harrison and Kim Fine have been at the heart of Kurn Hattin Homes for Children, shaping our mission with unwavering dedication, compassion, and leadership. As Steve prepares to retire as executive director and Kim concludes her tenure in development, we have invited friends and alumni of Kurn Hattin to celebrate their incredible contributions.
10 years … how time flies.
I’ve always admired Steve’s professionalism and commitment to Kurn Hattin throughout these years.
Chris Hackett
Trustee, Westminster, VTuthorKim has always been dedicated, smart, persistent, and determined. She always found a delightful way to get to her agenda for Kurn Hattin. I’ll miss her heart and soul.
Shirley Doyle ’49
Florence, MAIt has been a pleasure to work with Steve during his time at Kurn Hattin. I know he has made a difference.
Steve Fitch
KHH Financial Manager, Putney, VTSteve navigated and led KHH through multiple challenges that just kept on coming and he did so with grace, honor, humility, optimism, and the best interests of KHH and the children at his core at all times. Steve’s vision for a stronger, healthier KHH has remained in the forefront for his 10-year tenure at the organization. Steve has been a wonderful and valued partner and is a true friend.
Mark Bodin
KHH Board President, Andover, VTSteve has helped Kurn Hattin to navigate some rough seas and has put us into fair weather and calmer waters. I thank you Steve, for taking care of My Home … My House!
Jerry Bardwell ’73
Chair KHH Executive Committee, Middleboro, MAKim was absolutely flawless in building relationships and representing the wonderful institution that is Kurn Hattin.
Marya Holcombe
Walpole, NHIt has been such a pleasure to meet and work with Kim. Over many years, her dedication and sincerity made it so easy to connect with Kurn Hattin.
Carol and Dave Webster
Southbury, CTSteve has always impressed me with his inquiring mind and his ongoing search for things he could do to better support the kids.
Roger Clayton ’49
Phoenix, AZWe’ve known each other for more than 20 years and Kim has done a great job. She’s very friendly, dedicated to the work, and shows a passion for kids and school. Her optimism and care have meant a lot to me.
José Mendez ’64
El Segundo, CAFrom my first arrival at Kurn Hattin as a new employee, Kim Fine took me under her wing; she served as a cheerleader, sounding board, and a coach. I will always be inspired by her dedication to her work and to making the world a better place. Kim is kindhearted, funny, and always the most determined person in the room. I am honored to have been her colleague and blessed to call her a friend.
Crystal Card Waibel
Arlington, VAKim is a part of us. We’ll miss her; she’s been very attentive and always puts the children first.
Nan Ackerman
former president of the National Society for New England Women, Virginia Company ColonySteve always put the children first, ensuring they were safe and receiving a quality education. Steve met difficult challenges with a strong moral conscience and great integrity. Kurn Hattin is blessed to have had Steve Harrison as executive director.
Cliff Wood
Trustee, Westminster, VTSteve performed superbly, even under very trying circumstances. His steady hand will be missed at Kurn Hattin.
Carl Williams ’52
Sacramento, CAHer professionalism and dedication brought alumni together. She modeled how to be helpful and committed to the Homes and the children. She’s a great person, a connector I’ll greatly miss.
Jackie LaDue Mallory ’54
Largo, FLWe would like to thank Kim for stopping by with a little jug of maple syrup 20 years ago. Her belief in the children of Kurn Hattin has been magnificent and influential in getting us to make the Homes a priority.
Bill and Nancy Lindsay
Chester, VTFor decades, Kim Fine was the constant north star of our continued connection and support of the mission of Kurn Hattin. Because of Kim and her warm reminders of all that Kurn Hattin offers and that it takes a village to do so, I continue to support it—and Jeff and I have included it in our trust. Wishing Kim fair winds and following seas!
Hilary Hatch
Leicester, VTOur similar professional training in Ministry has been a shared bond of commonality. We have supported and prayed for each other over the years and now I hope that as our paths diverge, we will continue to be united in faith, fulfilling God’s will in all things.
Fr. Lance W. Harlow
Pastor, Corpus Christi Parish , St. Johnsbury, VTOur similar professional training in Ministry has been a shared bond of commonality. We have supported and prayed for each other over the years and now I hope that as our paths diverge, we will continue to be united in faith, fulfilling God’s will in all things.