Westminster, VT – Wonderful things happen when friends and family gather around the dinner table, and that was certainly the case at Kurn Hattin Homes annual Adopt-a-Cottage event this month.The evening provided Kurn Hattin’s family of children and staff an opportunity to express their gratitude to … [Read more...] about Kurn Hattin Homes Hosts Annual Adopt-a-Cottage Sponsor Event
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Kim Fine of Kurn Hattin Homes Earns CFRE Recertification
Westminster, VT – Kurn Hattin Homes is proud to announce that Director of Annual Fund & Special Projects Kim Fine has once again earned recertification as a Certified Fund Raising Executive through CFRE International. Fine has held this prestigious credential since 2006, placing her among an … [Read more...] about Kim Fine of Kurn Hattin Homes Earns CFRE Recertification
Kurn Hattin’s Core Values
"Each of us has a story," says Madison, a member of Kurn Hattin's Class of 2015. Twenty-six eighth graders graduated from Kurn Hattin Homes for Children this year, the largest graduating class in Kurn Hattin's 120-year history. … [Read more...] about Kurn Hattin’s Core Values
Kurn Hattin Volunteers Help Children Rise to the Challenge
“We rise by lifting others.” ~ Robert Ingersol They come to read books to the children, help with academics, lend a hand in the horsemanship and music programs, share their knowledge about farming and maple sugaring, chaperone choir and band field trips, attend sports events, and offer … [Read more...] about Kurn Hattin Volunteers Help Children Rise to the Challenge
Kurn Hattin 6th-grader Makes an International Connection
Gwen, a current Kurn Hattin 6th grader, entered a recent drawing and was the lucky recipient of "Palomita," a handmade doll from Peru with a very special story to tell. Photos: Jeff Woodward Photography Gwen and Palomita will be featured in an upcoming documentary by local educator Teresa … [Read more...] about Kurn Hattin 6th-grader Makes an International Connection
In Gratitude
"Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow." ~ Melody Beattie With the holiday season upon us, the spirit of giving and of thanksgiving provides an opportunity not only to be grateful for the good things here and now, but also to reflect on the … [Read more...] about In Gratitude
Remembering Pat Kelsey
Patricia “Pat” Driggs Kelsey, a longtime friend and supporter of the Homes, and Board President from 1997-2000, died Saturday, August 30 at the age of 91 at her home in New London, New Hampshire. Pat was born August 2, 1923, in Philadelphia, PA. She earned a bachelor's degree in physical education … [Read more...] about Remembering Pat Kelsey
Kurn Hattin 23rd Annual Conference October 24, 2014
What about the Kids? Substance Use Treatment and Recovery in Families Featuring Karen Gould, LICSW and Dianna Christmas, MPH of the Institute of Health and Recovery in Cambridge, MA Register Here Each fall, Kurn Hattin Homes presents our Annual Professional Development Conference, bringing … [Read more...] about Kurn Hattin 23rd Annual Conference October 24, 2014