Halloween weekend at Kurn Hattin Homes for Children includes all of the usual decorations, costumes, and sweet treats. It also includes the game of I Spy. An elaborate display is planned and executed by Sonja Carey, Executive Assistant, in the foyer of Kurn Hattin’s Mathey Center. The children with … [Read more...] about Kurn Hattin Halloween Activities Sharpen Cognitive Skills
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Kurn Hattin Honors Terry and Marya Holcombe
On October 8th, philanthropists and longtime Kurn Hattin supporters, Terry and Marya Holcombe, were belatedly (due to COVID) honored with the 2019 Charles Albert Dickinson (CAD) award.The CAD Award, established in 2013, is given annually in recognition of an organization or individuals whose … [Read more...] about Kurn Hattin Honors Terry and Marya Holcombe
Kurn Hattin Children Enjoy a Proper English Meal
The Kurn Hattin Homes provides children with many opportunities they wouldn’t have had otherwise and lunch on October 7 was one of those opportunities. A special English lunch was planned and served by the Dean of Students, Mr. Will Gardner. Mr. Gardner grew up in the city of Liverpool—the home … [Read more...] about Kurn Hattin Children Enjoy a Proper English Meal
Kurn Hattin Homes Welcomes New Trustees and Incorporators at Annual Meeting
On September 29th, New England Kurn Hattin Homes held its Annual Meeting of Trustees and Incorporators. The Board re-elected eight Incorporators for terms of three years; Jerry Bardwell (Middleboro, MA), Diane Bazin (Westminster, VT), Scott Bundy (Boxborough, MA), Jodi Kelley Hoyt (Newport, NH), … [Read more...] about Kurn Hattin Homes Welcomes New Trustees and Incorporators at Annual Meeting
The Kurn Hattin children are having fun with their cool, new map rug, talking about where they’ve been and where they want to go someday.
Some of the places they’d like to visit: Ayden wants to visit Berlin Germany, Angong and Athel want to travel to South Sudan, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia to visit family who live there, Teagan wants to travel all through Africa and then to India to experience different cultures, and Denise wants to go … [Read more...] about The Kurn Hattin children are having fun with their cool, new map rug, talking about where they’ve been and where they want to go someday.
Training Week Marks End of Summer/ Beginning of School at Kurn Hattin Homes
As summer comes to a close, Kurn Hattin Homes’ staff prepare for the new school year. For the first time since August 2020 due to COVID, Kurn Hattin Homes teachers, houseparents and staff all gathered for Training Week. Training Week is the only time when Kurn Hattin Homes has no children on campus. … [Read more...] about Training Week Marks End of Summer/ Beginning of School at Kurn Hattin Homes
Wildlife From Around the Globe Visit Kurn Hattin
Wildlife Encounters Ecology Center and Farm School’s Animal Behavior Enrichment Coordinator & Environmental Educator, Jean Cumings delighted young and not so young with an educational and awe inspiring presentation of ambassador animals from around the globe. The animals live at the Wildlife … [Read more...] about Wildlife From Around the Globe Visit Kurn Hattin
Kurn Hattin Once Again Earns Coveted 4-Star Rating From Charity Navigator
New England Kurn Hattin Homes for Children’s commitment to accountability and transparency has once again earned it the highest possible 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator. This is Kurn Hattin Home’s seventh 4-star rating and now its third … [Read more...] about Kurn Hattin Once Again Earns Coveted 4-Star Rating From Charity Navigator