QCC Fundraising Committee
Karl Kuhn
Karl is a resident of Northeast CT and project manager of HJK Renovations. Karl has many years of business experience in the construction trade. Karl is the co founder, facilities director and co chair of fundraising for Quiet Corner Cares.
After many years of battling substance abuse it was time for change. After 2 years into sobriety, Karl decided to do more for his recovery and pass the message that was so freely given to him.
A sober living home was a dream of Karl’s after living in one himself. This dream has recently come true with Kasia's Hope in Putnam, CT. Karl is 100% vested in Quiet Corner Cares and it’s very dear to his heart.
Karl resides in Woodstock, Connecticut with his three beautiful children, who continue to inspire him. Karl's oldest daughter Hayley shares her talent and art with many QCC projects, including the most recent Locked in Love drawing you see upon entry to this webpage.
Erica Groh
Erica is active in the community and enjoys spending time and traveling with her husband Larry, their children and grandchildren. Erica is a Reading and Language Arts teacher at Thompson Middle School, currently in her 23rd year. She is also the Student Council Advisor at Thompson Middle School.
Erica actively volunteers throughout her community and surrounding areas. She has served as a Board of Director member of TEEG from 1997 - 2004 and from 2017 until present. Being involved with TEEG led her to work with the Homeless at the No-Freeze Shelter in Danielson which serves the over-flowing homeless population in the area.
She was a volunteer on the original "Have a Heart" Committee in Thompson, that helped bring needed AED's to the town of Thompson and Thompson Public Schools.
In October of 2019 Erica was awarded the Champion of Children Award from the Northeast Early Childhood Council for her leadership and commitment to young children.
Erica was a member of the 2020 100th Anniversary Suffrage Committee and was very excited to help plan and promote activities throughout the town of Thompson that celebrated women’s right to vote.
Most recently, Erica is a volunteer on the Quiet Corner Cares Fundraising committee and has volunteered monthly at the QCC’s Women’s Sober Home since its opening, providing Art Therapy.
Larry Groh, Jr.
Larry is very active in the community and enjoys spending time with his wife Erica, their children and grandchildren, traveling, attending his New England Patriots games and flipping houses. Larry is a small business owner of Grohing Tax Preparation, which he has enjoyed doing over the last twenty-five years.
In the town of Thompson, Larry served on numerous committees and elected positions for over twenty years. He proudly served three terms as First Selectman before he retired. Serving the people of Thompson as First Selectman for three terms was one of his greatest accomplishments.
Larry is a retired twenty year Correctional Officer. He believes in hard work and has been fortunate to have held many careers.
Larry is currently a member of the Thompson Business Association, a member of the Thompson Congregational Church, previously serving on the Board of Directors for the Thompson Congregational Church. He is also proud to serve on the Dayville Fire Department as a Board member.
Larry has been an active participant for over 20 years in the beautification of his town of Thompson. He continues to volunteer with his wife and with other organizations to help his community and surrounding communities.
Most recently, Larry joined the Quiet Corner Cares Fundraising committee in an effort to make a difference with people in need that are struggling with addiction.
Lori Peabody
Lori joined Quiet Corner Cares Committee to help raise money for the women's sober living home in Putnam. This home is very near and dear to her heart. Lori lost her daughter, Melissa, 5 years ago to drugs and alcohol. She and her husband, Ed, also sponsored a room at the home in her daughter's name and memory.
Lori and Ed live in Eastford with their granddaughter Ella. Lori had set a nice living space for Ella to come to and took her every other weekend and more to help her father during the transitional stage after Melissa's passing. Unfortunately, Ella's father passed 17 months later from a heart attack and has since been residing with Lori and Ed.
Lori loves raising her grandaughter and also her involvement with the Quiet Corner Cares committee. Helping all women in the home.
