Each year students in grades 6-8 enter the VFW’s Patriot’s Pen youth essay contest, expressing their views on patriotism. The theme for the 2021–2022 contest was: “How Can I Be a Good American?” Gabby Elmore Brown, an 8th grader at New England Kurn Hattin Homes for Children, was selected as … [Read more...] about Kurn Hattin 8th Grader Wins First Place in VFW Patriots Pen Essay Contest
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Woodworking in Turrell Cottage
The Kurn Hattin Terrell Cottage boys have been busy over the last few weeks handcrafting walking sticks. Enjoy this slideshow showcasing their work... … [Read more...] about Woodworking in Turrell Cottage
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New England Kurn Hattin Homes receives Giving Tuesday Grant from The Rite Aid Foundation
The Rite Aid Foundation has generously awarded New England Kurn Hattin Homes a $10,000 grant as part of its 2021 Giving Tuesday grant award. The grant will help Kurn Hattin Homes in providing the highest level of care and support for its children, allowing them to learn, grow, and reach their full … [Read more...] about New England Kurn Hattin Homes receives Giving Tuesday Grant from The Rite Aid Foundation
Kurn Hattin Halloween Activities Sharpen Cognitive Skills
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
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 … [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