The document summarizes recent events and activities at the Sarah A. Reed Children's Center in Erie, Pennsylvania. It discusses the center earning re-certification as a Sanctuary trauma-informed treatment center. It highlights staff accomplishments and retirements. Various programs and services are described, including residential treatment, alternative education, and outpatient behavioral health. Upcoming fundraising events and recent donor support are also mentioned.

1. at Sarah A. Reed Children's Center
Shining Bright
It was easy to be part of Sarah Reed's team because the people who
work here are like family.
We’re proud to announce that we have been re-certified as a
Sanctuary® agency by the Sanctuary Institute of the Andrus Center
for Learning and Innovation in Yonkers, NY! The Sanctuary®
Model is a trauma-informed treatment intervention that has proven to
be very effective at helping children recover from the damaging
effects of trauma. In 2010, we became the first Sanctuary®-certified
treatment center in the region. We continue to be re-certified every
three years to reinforce our commitment to providing children and
families with the highest standard of care in a trauma-sensitive
environment.
The Sanctuary Network is an international community of shared
practice with over 200 certified organizations in 16 states in the U.S.
and 7 other countries, including Canada, Australia, Northern Ireland,
Mexico, Ecuador, Scotland and Israel.
Sarah Reed Earns Prestigious Sanctuary® Re-Certification
2445 West 34th Street
Erie, PA 16506
(814) 838-1954
www.SarahReed.org
Winter 2020
Sarah A. Reed Children's Center
Best Wishes to Marlene Dexter, RN On Her Retirement After 22 Years!
Marlene Dexter, RN, former associate
vice president of compliance and
director of nursing, retired on February
14th after 22 years with the agency.
Marlene, how did you start your career at Sarah Reed?
Marlene Dexter, RN, served as the agency's associate vice president of compliance and director of nursing. She made a significant impact
during her 22 years of service! Marlene sat down to share some of the changes she witnessed over the years, along with what makes the
agency so special to her. All of us here at Sarah Reed wish her the very best in her retirement. Congratulations, Marlene!
"I started as a utilization review nurse in 1997. Before that, I worked at Hamot where I did
utilization review for the Behavioral Health Unit."
You’ve made a significant impact on the agency, through your years of service to the
children and families, as well as being a long-time supporter of Sarah Reed’s Annual
Fund. What sets Sarah Reed apart and makes it so special to you?
Can you share some of the changes you've seen during your 22 years of service?
"I've certainly witnessed an increase in regulations over the years. There have also been major
advances in the treatment of children with mental health challenges, along with the adoption of
a trauma-informed care model. Actually we had been practicing the foundations of trauma-
informed care for many years at Sarah Reed - now it has a name!"
"There are so many wonderful people at this agency! It was very easy to be part of Sarah
Reed's team because the people who work here are like family. We always put the children we
care for first, and that's why we are one of the best."
Pictured (L to R) are members of Sarah Reed’s Steering Committee: Larry Shallenberger, associate vice president of compliance; Mary
Barr, associate vice president of human resources; Matt Haight, manager of training and employee development; Joe Romanowicz,
residential program supervisor; and Tony Bostaph, director of outpatient behavioral health services.
~Marlene Dexter, RN
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2. Staff & Event Spotlight
This year's Souper Bowl win was extra-special for Bill Miller, president of Sabella's Catering. Bill and
his wife, Janet, have been participating in the Souper Bowl every year since the event kicked-off in
1998. This is Sabella's first win, and Bill and Janet couldn't have been prouder of their team for
bringing home the coveted trophy for their signature Sassy Squash Bisque.
"We've definitely placed in the top three over the years, which was always exciting, but to win the
trophy and to be voted the best soup by the 1,200+ fans here today, that is a really great feeling," said
Bill. "And we do it all in support of the kids at Sarah Reed, which makes it even better."
Everyone at Sarah Reed was thrilled for Bill's win, too. He not only participates in the event every year,
but he's also served on our Board of Directors for over 22 years!
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Souper Bowl XXII! The support of our restaurants, fans,
sponsors, and volunteers helped us to raise over $21,000 for the kids!
Souper Bowl XXII
winners:
Amanda began her journey with us as an intern in our Early Intervention program while she
was in her undergraduate program at Mercyhurst University. After Amanda earned her
Master’s in Counseling and Human Services from Canisius College in Buffalo, she joined the
team in our Bridges Alternative Education Program as a therapist and intake coordinator.
We asked Amanda to share her thoughts on alternative education and what she likes best
about Sarah Reed's Bridges Program.
"Sometimes I think alternative education has a stigma attached to it, like if you come here it’s
kind of like quicksand and there’s no way out. Sarah Reed's Bridges Program has many
success stories to prove that quicksand theory wrong! We create a completely different
environment here that combines education and the therapeutic tools students need to be
successful. It can be a quick reset to help kids get back to their goals and get back on track.
They don’t have to get pulled down.”
Sabella's Catering Wins Souper Bowl XXII!
~AmandaHart,therapistandintakecoordinatoratSarahReed'sBridgesProgram
"TherearealotofthingsIlikeaboutmyjob,butthebestpartiswhen
Ihavestudentswho'veleftandcomebacktoletusknowtheyare
doingwell. Itmakesmethinkwe'redoingsomethingright."
Staff Member Spotlight: Amanda Hart, Therapist and Intake Coordinator
Amanda Hart is a therapist and intake coordinator at Sarah Reed's Bridges Alternative Education Program, a long-time partnership
between Sarah A. Reed Children’s Center and Erie’s Public Schools. Located in the former Emerson-Gridley Elementary School, this
program gives Erie students in grades 9-12 an alternative education environment that blends traditional and web-based curricula
alongside innovative career exploration curricula.
What'sAmanda'sSuperpower?
Her approachability and kindness!
Bill Miller (center), owner of
Sabella's Catering, looks on as
Chef Angelo Caravaglia (left)
and Zach Bartlett serve up a
sample of their winning Sassy
Squash Bisque at Zem Zem
Shrine Club on January 26th.
1st place: sabella's Catering
2nd place: underdog bbq
3rd place: the skunk & goat tavern
4th place: Madeline's dining & events
5th place: parkhurst dining
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Want to learn more about how you can be a hero? We're hiring!
Visit www.SarahReed.org to check our current job openings or call us at (814) 835-7741.
"Iamoneofthefirstfacesstudentssee
whentheycometoBridges. Iwantto
makesureit’sawelcomingone.”
~Amanda
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2nd
3rd

3. Residential Treatment Program & Ridgefield Campus
Alternative Education Programs
Is your child or family coping with a loss,
trauma or having difficulties with daily
living? Our licensed psychologists, child
psychiatrists, therapists and program staff
can provide the support and interventions
you need. Call (814) 480-8985 to learn
more about our wide variety of programs.
The SELF (Sanctuary® Education for
Learning Fundamentals) Program helps
3rd-8th graders develop positive coping
mechanisms and problem solving skills so
they can return to their home school.
Students in the SELF Program made
ornaments for their "Gratitude, Coping
Skills and Self-Care" tree that was on
display at the recent Festival of Trees
hosted by Union City Elementary School.
Outpatient Behavioral Health Services
Our Psychological Assessment Clinic in the
Professional Building provides an array of
testing for children and adults to help
diagnose autism, ADHD, depression, and
more. Recently we've also added new tests
and welcomed new clinicians! Call us at
(814) 480-8985 to see how we can help.
2019-2020 Annual Fund
Campaign Underway
Our donors help to make Sarah Reed's
vast array of therapeutic programs and
mental health services possible. That's
why our Annual Fund Campaign is so
important to the 1,700 children and
families we serve each year. Your
generosity provides the vital programs
and interventions our children and
families rely on every day to get them
through some of their toughest years.
We're happy to report that our 2019-2020
Annual Fund Campaign is in full swing,
and our donors have contributed $87,010!
Thank you to everyone who has made a
gift in support of our children. We still
need your help to reach our $100,000
goal by June 30th! If you'd like to join
our community of donors, you can make
your gift online at ,
use the enclosed envelope or call us at
(814) 835-7602. Thank you!
SarahReed.org/Donate
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Around Campus
Children’s Grief Awareness Day began in
November 2008. Each year the children
participate by expressing their grief, sharing
their hopes, and writing down the names of
those they can turn to during difficult times.
K.C. thanks Santa for her gift during a special
party on December 19th in the B&L Dining
Hall. Our friends at Premium Coffee held a toy
drive for the kids and arranged for this surprise
visit by Mr. & Mrs. Claus!
Volunteers from the Millcreek Kiwanis
Club meet with the 67 Residential children
each month for their Bringing Up Grades
program. In December, the volunteers
surprised us with 100 books for the kids!
"For the first time in my life, I felt like I
could open up at Sarah Reed and be
myself. That was exactly what I needed
to start the healing process."
~Amber,28
FormerClient
ResidentialProgram

4. Hamilton Campus - Partial & Acute Partial Hospitalization Programs
Sarah Reed Hosts Regional Sanctuary® Training Event
40 Years
Pamela Hawryliw
30 Years
Jacqueline Borowicz
Jane Kukla
Twila Zellefrow
25 Years
Chris Hlifka
Jill Houston
Tracy Walsh
10 Years
Troy Doverspike
Amy Frazao
Tracey Hill
David Schumacher
Sara Tobolewski
Annual Employee Service Awards Breakfast Honors Staff
On November 6, 2019, members of our administration and staff gathered at Zem Zem Shrine Club
to recognize the dedication of 33 employees celebrating work anniversaries. We wouldn't be where
we are today without our incredible staff, and we'd like to congratulate the following employees for
their dedicated years of service:
CelebratingOurStaff
Around Campus
Army veteran Jeremy Arneman (third
from left) donated blank wooden flags
that students painted and presented to
local service members on Veteran's Day.
It was an honor spending time with them!
Thanks to a special holiday party provided
by Odis 12 Bar & Grille, students were able
to share their Christmas wishes with Santa.
Each child received a gift and a stocking
full of treats from Santa and his elves!
20 Years
Kim Coughlin
Jaime McGuire
Sue Popoff
Ron Rodney
Melanie Smith
15 Years
Valerie Boylan
Jim Mando
Cortni Smith
5 Years
Noreen Brosche
Jesse Custer
Andrew Danowski
5 Years Cont'd
Jane Edel
Taylor Esposito
Ami Foulk
Brittany Hayden
Kristen Heisler
Sharon Knapp
Richard Lewkowicz
Matt Rosenberg
Ashley Stevens
Ericka Stewart
Zachary Thompson
Peggy, John, RJ and David Rahner donated
Christmas gifts for two of our Partial
Program families in need. We are grateful
for all our donors who helped to make the
holidays brighter for our kids and families!
Shining Bright - Winter 2020
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Celebrating
OurStaff
This year's Gary Cermak Award was presented to Jason Zietz, program director at the Residential
Program, and Dr. Laura Amoscato, assistant director of psychology internship training and director
of quality assurance/quality improvement at Sarah Reed, for the great strides they've been making
alongside their colleagues on the Restraint Reduction Committee.
On-Site Health Fair Promotes Fun and Wellness for Sarah Reed Staff
Andy Kerr (left) was one of the guest speakers during our recent Employee Health & Wellness
Fair. Andy is a local motivational speaker and shared his latest presentation, “Drop Your
P.A.S.T. and Run With Purpose,” to staff who were able to attend in-person and several who
joined us remotely from our other campuses.
Staff also enjoyed complimentary yoga sessions from Plasha Yoga Studio and LECOM
Medical Fitness & Wellness Center Yoga, chair massages from A Compassionate Hart
Massage Therapy, visits with adoptable pets from the Erie Humane Society, flu shots and
wellness check-ups, and great info and giveaways from 12 of our community partners.
We want to give a special shout out to our health fair organizers, Patty Hoffman, RN, a nurse at
our Residential Program, and Molly Myers, special events manager and executive assistant to
the CEO, for coordinating this special day for us!

5. Women's Auxiliary Fundraisers a Success!
The Sarah Reed Women's Auxiliary would like to thank everyone who attended their 2019 Women's Auxiliary Dinner at 21 La
Rue Dix in November and their 2019 Luncheon Fundraiser at the Watson-Curtze Mansion in December. These events raised
$14,000 in support of the children! The money is used for a variety of seasonal crafts and activities for the children, including:
field trips to the Erie Zoo and Waldameer, movie passes, a prom dinner for over 40 children and staff members, a back-to-school
ice cream social, a holiday gift store and wrapping party, school uniforms, sewing machines, art and recreational supplies and much
more. These experiences offer opportunities to create happy memories and moments of joy for the children, which help build their
confidence, instill hope, and encourage them to reach their potential. If you're interested in learning more about the Women's
Auxiliary or becoming a member, please contact Molly Myers at (814) 835-7606 or via e-mail at
Community Comes Together to Make Holidays Bright for the Children
Our Donors Make a Difference
Erie Elks Lodge #67 & Erie Elks Auxiliary Odis 12 Sports Bar & Grille Stewart Financial Services
Shining Bright - Winter 2020
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Premium Coffee Company
13th Annual Santa Bar Crawl City of Erie United Steelworkers Local 3199 PetSmart
We were overwhelmed by the outpouring of support we received this year from local businesses
and organizations, individuals and families, and our very own Sarah Reed staff members who
purchased Christmas presents for the 187 children at our Residential and Hamilton campuses!
Many of our children come from low-income families, and the extra help at the holidays really
makes a difference. Some of the children in our Residential Program were able to go home over
Christmas, but about 50% of them stayed on campus this year. Our donors put a big smile on
the children's faces Christmas morning when they woke up to all those beautifully-wrapped gifts
under the tree! Special thanks to Michelle Skellie and everyone who participated in the Langer
Family's 13th Annual Santa Bar Crawl on December 7th. You helped us collect 210 gifts and
over $2,000 for the children and families at our Partial Hospitalization Program!
These are a few of the wonderful organizations who purchased gifts for the children this year:
MMyers@SarahReed.org.
Women's Auxiliary Luncheon Cupcake Decorating at Residential Women's Auxiliary Dinner

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Stephenie Bojc in the
Development Office at
(814) 835-7604 or
SBojc@SarahReed.org.
Thank you!
2445 West 34th Street
Erie, PA 16506
(814) 838-1954
www.SarahReed.org
ThankYouforAttendingOur2019Events&SupportingtheKids!
Did You Know...
Celebrating 149 Years!
March 16th marks Sarah Reed's
182nd birthday! She was born in
1838 in Ashtabula, Ohio, the eighth
and final child born to William
Wyndham Reed and Elizabeth Ingram
Smith, who were married in 1821.