A presentation on Sarah A Reed of our NPO and it's journey over the last 145 years and some exciting developments as we continue to make a difference in the Erie Community!

1. Sarah A. Reed Children’s Center:
145 YearsofMaking a Differencein the
Erie Community& Across theCommonwealth
1871-1872 2016-2017
Celebrating 145 Years!
Gary L. Bukowski, MA, CFRE
Associate VP of Development
Sarah A. Reed Children’s Center
2445 West 34th Street
Erie, PA 16506
(814) 835-7602 or GBukowski@SarahReed.org

2. Sarah A. Reed Children’s Center: The Early Years
• In 1871, Sarah A. Reed and a group of 30 women joined together to help
orphaned and homeless children in Erie. They formed
“The Association for Improving the Conditions of the Poor, and
A Home for the Friendless”
* Two Divisions: The children and the “Old Ladies”
• Their purpose was “to generally take care of the unfortunate and poor
without regard to sect or religion”
• The first occupants were received on November 2, 1871
• They accepted boarders in addition to children who would be offered for adoption. Some
women, left widows or deserted by husbands, wanted
desperately to keep their children but needed to work
• The boarding system allowed children to have good
accommodations, remaining together until their mother could
establish a home for them again.
• The cost at the time was $1.64 ½ per week, per “inmate”
Take n from A Legacy of Caring: A Tribute to Sarah A. Reed by Margaret L. Tenpas
22nd & Sassafras

3. Sarah A. Reed Children’s Center: Today
Fast Facts:
 7 campuses throughout Erie County
 Number of children served annually: 1,700
 Age range: 3-18 years old
 Number of staff: 340 (including 4 licensed psychologists, 2 licensed psychiatrists & 4 consulting
psychiatrists)
 Sarah A. Reed Children’s Center is one of the few local organizations that is certified in the
Sanctuary® Therapy Model
 Programs:
-Residential Treatment
-Partial Hospitalization Services
-As We Grow Preschool/Childcare Program
-Outpatient Therapy Services
-Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Services
-Alternative Education Programs
-Blended Case Management
Mission:
Helping children with emotional,
behavioral health and mental
health challenges realize their
potential and experience success.

4. Sarah A. Reed Children’s Center
Seven Campuses in Erie County
-Serving 1,700 children and
their families
Main/Residential
Program
Career Alt. Ed.
Program
Millcreek Partial
Program
Outpatient
Program
Partial Hospitalization
Program
SELF Program
Bayfront Alt. Ed
Program

5. Residential Treatment Facility:
2016 Admissions by County
NUMBER OF COUNTIES SERVED: 25 NUMBER OF CHILDREN SERVED: 69
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6. Sarah A. Reed Children’s Center: Future Plans
Main/Residential Campus Plans
New 12-Bed Residence Hall: $1,000,000
*Square footage: 5,150 SF
*Bedrooms: 12
*Restrooms: 4
*Offices: 3
*Common areas: 3
*Additional number of children served annually: 20
Hamilton Campus Plans
Primary Health Network: $4,800,000
*16,000 SF (2-story) school-based health center
*Offering medical, dental, mental/behavioral health,
health screenings, wellness classes
*Open to the community
Sanctuary for Integrated Health & Wellness Park: $275,000
*State-of-the-art fitness park
*Exercise stations
*Meditation areas
*Basketball court & soccer field
*Two playground areas
*Open to the community