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"Kurn Hattin provided advice, support, and encouragement to pursue my dreams. The most important lesson I learned was to be humble, kind, and help those who were less fortunate. Because of Kurn Hattin, I have found my voice, my purpose in life, and my passion to help those who are in need.” ~Heather … [Read more...] about Heather Kampfer, Class of 2001

"Born with a silver spoon in one’s mouth. It’s a phrase I associate with my upbringing at Kurn Hattin. I attended Kurn Hattin from 3rd to 8th grade and was given security, consistency, guidance, and direction. The girls, boys, teachers, and houseparents became my forever family.” ~Kim … [Read more...] about Kim (Sherrick) Dawson, Class of 1982

"The lessons of life that I still carry today were taught to me at Kurn Hattin 50 plus years ago. Although many of my teachers who stood at the ‘fork in the road’ are gone, I carry on their legacy. And now I stand at the fork in the road to point the way for those who follow.” ~Jerry L. Bardwell, … [Read more...] about Jerry L. Bardwell, Class of 1973

"I love Kurn Hattin and miss it like crazy.  Kristi Lisai, thank you for being the BEST English teacher ever, being so easy to talk to, and teaching me how to be such a good writer!  Richard M. Long, thank you for never giving up on me when I would do so badly in social studies.  And … [Read more...] about Chelsea Candello, Kurn Hattin Homes Class of 2012

"I’m grateful to have had the experience at Kurn Hattin Homes, which was my and my brother’s ‘village’ that made such a positive mark on our lives.” ~Rhonda (Gaudreau) Nolan, Class of 1977, Incorporator … [Read more...] about Rhonda (Gaudreau) Nolan, Class of 1977

"I still remember walking into Kurn Hattin. The scared little girl I was. Seeing myself grow over the years has been a blessing. But I never could have done it without the backbone of my forever home. Thank you, all of you. I really did it. I graduated high school!" ~ Makiah Curtis, Class of 2012 … [Read more...] about Makiah Curtis, Class of 2012

“I’m so proud to have been at Kurn Hattin. It turned my life around and put me on the right track. I’m not sure where I would have been otherwise. And I believe I was the only boy who made ‘Eagle Scout’ at that time.” ~ Peter Stavrou, Class of 1951 … [Read more...] about Peter Stavrou, Class of 1951

"I support Kurn Hattin partly for sentimental reasons and as a teacher, I know the needs of children who no longer can live at home. I like their philosophy—to return the children home to their families. The families are given time to strengthen and heal. The children are given every chance to … [Read more...] about Carol Howe, Friend & Supporter