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Living a Life of Shear Success

July 10, 2025

Joy Meleski Boyd

When Joy (Meleski) Boyd graduated from Kurn Hattin Homes in 1978, disco was hot, jeans were tight, and hair was big … feathered … curled … and highly styled. Maybe that’s why she developed such a love of hair styling. “I was always doing my friends’ hair,” Joy recalls fondly. “It was something … [Read more...] about Living a Life of Shear Success

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Kurn Hattin Welcomes Beth Ross as New Director of Development

July 9, 2025

BETH ROSS

Ross brings decades of leadership in education, youth services, and philanthropy to her new role WESTMINSTER, VT — Kurn Hattin Home and School for Children is pleased to announce the appointment of Beth Ross as its new Director of Development. A seasoned nonprofit executive with a deep background … [Read more...] about Kurn Hattin Welcomes Beth Ross as New Director of Development

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It’s All About Connections

June 24, 2025

Phil Sherrick

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas … 365 days a year. Step into Phil Sherrick’s house and no matter the season, you’ll see signs of Christmas everywhere you look. A figure of Santa himself stands in the living room to greet friends and family. Why does Saint Nick have a permanent place in … [Read more...] about It’s All About Connections

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Kurn Hattin Welcomes Melissa Marston as Assistant Executive Director

June 17, 2025

Melissa Marston

WESTMINSTER, VT—Kurn Hattin Home and School for Children is pleased to announce the appointment of Melissa Marston as the organization’s new Assistant Executive Director. Following an extensive search, Marston was selected for her leadership experience in nonprofit child and family services, as well … [Read more...] about Kurn Hattin Welcomes Melissa Marston as Assistant Executive Director

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Winchester’s Water Warrior

April 22, 2025

Rick Meleski

Rick Meleski, who graduated from Kurn Hattin Homes in 1975, is today the superintendent of the wastewater treatment facility and the water department for the town of Winchester, New Hampshire. In many ways, the path he’s been on for decades, and the success he’s achieved, started at the Homes. Since … [Read more...] about Winchester’s Water Warrior

Filed Under: Alumni, Our Stories

The Kurn Hattin Career Awareness Program Explores the Keene State College Campus  

April 2, 2025

Students climb the stairs at Spaulding Gym at Keene State College

Westminster, VT and Keene, NH – The Kurn Hattin Career Awareness Program (CAP) marches on with another step forward in the educational exploration journey. The most recent CAP adventure took eighth-grade students to Keene State College for an exciting scavenger hunt, giving them a fun, hands-on … [Read more...] about The Kurn Hattin Career Awareness Program Explores the Keene State College Campus  

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Career Awareness in Action: Exploring Culinary Paths 

April 2, 2025

Tossing a pizza crust

Westminster, VT and Keene, NH – Kurn Hattin Homes for Children continued its Career Awareness Program (CAP) with a return visit to a favorite destination: Fireworks Restaurant in downtown Keene. CAP is designed to introduce students to a diverse range of local businesses, providing real-world … [Read more...] about Career Awareness in Action: Exploring Culinary Paths 

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Opportunity Knocks. She Answers.

April 1, 2025

Tia sitting on a park bench

When opportunity knocks, Tia Willis-Cooper doesn’t just answer, she goes running to the door! When she had the opportunity to go to middle school at Kurn Hattin Homes, she jumped at the chance. I lived just down the road, and I knew that Kurn Hattin offered so many opportunities,” she remembers. … [Read more...] about Opportunity Knocks. She Answers.

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