A select group of community members, who have ‘adopted a cottage” at Kurn Hattin Homes, enjoy a special gathering every year. After a hiatus due to the pandemic, the annual sponsor dinner and cottage visits were held on September 15. The program includes invitations to area businesses, clubs, and … [Read more...] about Community Members Enjoy Time with the Kurn Hattin Homes’ Kids
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Stephen Pimpare, PhD to Present “Understanding Childhood Poverty” at Kurn Hattin Homes’ Fall Conference
New England Kurn Hattin Homes for Children will hold its 29th Annual Fall Conference on October 21, from 8:45am-3:30pm in Westminster, VT. Stephen Pimpare, PhD will present “Understanding Childhood Poverty.” Dr. Pimpare is an educator and practitioner with a long history of direct service, applied … [Read more...] about Stephen Pimpare, PhD to Present “Understanding Childhood Poverty” at Kurn Hattin Homes’ Fall Conference
Kurn Hattin Homes to Host Captain Richard Phillips on October 28
Join us at Kurn Hattin Homes for Children in Westminster, Vermont on October 28 from 5:30-8:30pm for Captain Richard Phillips—An Exceptional Evening of Courage. Meet Captain Phillips and hear the harrowing story of how he put himself in danger to protect his crew from Somali Pirates. His story was … [Read more...] about Kurn Hattin Homes to Host Captain Richard Phillips on October 28
Kurn Hattin Homes’ Training Week in Preparation for the Kick-Off of School
Kurn Hattin Homes’ program is year round. The week before the academic year begins the staff participate in Training Week, and it is the only time there is a break in our services. However, this isn’t only study, practice, organize, and review - we also eat very well. Kurn Hattin Homes is known for … [Read more...] about Kurn Hattin Homes’ Training Week in Preparation for the Kick-Off of School
Summer Fun at Kurn Hattin Homes!
Cold River Materials Donates Sandbox to Kurn Hattin Homes’ Children
Do you remember playing in a sandbox when you were a child? It was a wonderful, creative time. The Kurn Hattin Homes’ children now have that opportunity. A big thank you to Gary Patch, Area Manager for Cold River Materials in Walpole, NH for donating and, along with his team, installing a large … [Read more...] about Cold River Materials Donates Sandbox to Kurn Hattin Homes’ Children
Kurn Hattin Homes Earns Top Level Rating From Charity Navigator
Michael Thatcher, President and CEO of Charity Navigator congratulated Kurn Hattin Homes for being awarded the top-level 4-star rating for demonstrating strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency from Charity Navigator, the largest independent charity evaluator … [Read more...] about Kurn Hattin Homes Earns Top Level Rating From Charity Navigator
Kurn Hattin Homes’ Children Receive Proper Swimming Instruction
The Kurn Hattin Homes’ children have swim lessons twice a week in the summer. They are attempting to be Level 5 swimmers according to the Red Cross guidelines. Some of our younger children are still learning how to swim. We have an outdoor swimming pool, and our goal is to teach the children to be … [Read more...] about Kurn Hattin Homes’ Children Receive Proper Swimming Instruction