The Sarah A Reed Legacy Society was founded to honor the late Sarah A Reed for all of her efforts toward helping children here at Sarah A Reed Children's Center in Erie,PA and it has special significance as we rapidly approach the 150th Anniversary of our organization in 2021.Consider supporting the future of our organization by becoming a member. www.sarahreed.org

1. Sarah A. Reed Legacy Society
The Sarah A. Reed Legacy Society is being established to honor the founder of the
Sarah A. Reed Children’s Center which was started in 1871.
The Children’s Center is the oldest human services organization in Erie County. It was
foundedin1871byagroupofwomeninterestedinhelpingorphanedandhomelesschildren.
Miss Sarah Reed was an original member of this group and served as its President for 45
years from 1889 until her death in 1934. Her contributions to the agency’s early development
were so substantial that in 1935 the Center was renamed in her honor.
To become a Charter member in the society, simply notify us that you have included
Sarah A. Reed Children’s Center in your will or made provisions to turn over an existing
insurance policy to the organization or through a gift of property.
Just as Sarah A. Reed recognized the potential in all persons, those members of her Legacy
Society recognize the potential of the future and assist in making the challenges and
opportunities that are sure to unfold in fulfilling her vision. Your commitment today to the
Sarah A. Reed Legacy Society will truly help provide for a brighter tomorrow.
For information about becoming a member of the Sarah A. Reed Legacy Society contact
Gary L. Bukowski, CFRE at 814-835-7602 or gbukowski@sarahreed.org.
All inquiries will be kept in strict confidence.