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The 14th annual "Souper Bowl" will be held Jan. 29, 2012 from 11a.m. -3p.m. at the Erie Shrine Club on 2525 West 38th Street. Erie favorite’s wintertime fundraiser features more than 20 of Erie's best restaurants competing for the "Best Soup" Trophy. Advance tickets will be available in January at all Sarah Reed Children's Center's locations and are $10 for adults and $3 for children age 12 and under.
For sponsorship and ticket information contact the Children's Center at 835-7606 or KOliver@sarahreed.org
Current Events
Leslie Medical Building Dedication
On June 23, 2010, a luncheon was held to honor Don and Mimi Leslie for their genuine and generous support and service to the Sarah Reed Children’s Center. The Center’s new medical facility was named the Leslie Medical Center to honor their commitment to the Center’s Mission. Don and Mimi Leslie (pictured right) were joined by Don and Fran Buseck for the dedication and luncheon.
MacDonald, Illig, Jones & Britton, LLP makes contribution to Sarah Reed.
This spring, two of the Center’s Board of Directors convinced their firm to again make a generous Tax Credit Contribution to the Children’s Center. On behalf of Mac Donald, Illig, Jones & Britton, LLP, attorneys Dan Miller (left) and Shaun Adrian (m-right) presented a $15,000 check to the Center's President, Jim Mando (m-left) and Board Chairman Brad Dinger (right) for the Center’s Education Improvement programs.
2010 B&L Golf Tournament
On July 21, 2011, the 15th Annual B&L Charity Golf Tournament benefitting the Sarah Reed Children’s Center was held at the Lake Shore Country Club. We are deeply indebted to B&L, their customers and everyone in the community that has made this event so successful. Pictured accepting this year’s check (l-r) are Jim Mando, President/CEO of the Children’s Center, Ann Drulia, B&L Event Coordinator, Mark Manzcka, B&L Erie Branch Manager and Don Tomeny, President of B&L Wholesale Supply Co.
PNC Foundation Grant helps the Center's transition to Electronic Health Records
The Children’s Center found generous support for their transition to electronic health records from the PNC Foundation. This on going project will improve the quality and delivery of care for children at the Center. PNC and the Children’s Center have partnered to improve the lives of children throughout the state of Pennsylvania. Jim Mando (pictured center) was presented the award by David Hopkins and Vickie Lampe from PNC.
Grand Opening held for New Medical Building
The Sarah Reed Children's Center's held a ribbon cutting and grand opening for it's new medical facility on May 12, 2009. This facility, located on the Center's Residential Campus at 2445 West 34th Street, will provide expanded and improved health care for the children receiving treatment at Sarah Reed.
Community support and past and present leadership made this facility possible. Pictured (l-r): Dan Miller, Chairman of the Children's Center's Board of Directors, Shelane Buehler, Architect and Board Member, Betsy Miller, Past Board Member, Marlene Dexter, Director of Nursing, Bebe Imboden, Past Board Member, Fran Buseck, Past Board Member and Campaign Chairperson, Bill DeWitt, Past Board Member, Jim Mando, President/CEO of the Children's Center and Shiloh Turner, Vice-President of Programs at the Erie Community Foundation.
"Souper Bowl XII" another Smashing Success
The Children's Center held Erie's favorite food event, "Souper Bowl XII" sent everyone home happy and satisfied. Over 2,000 people sampled home recipes from 20 area restuarants with Chartwells of Edinboro taking home top honors. A frosty morning made for an early and hungry crowd filled the Shrine Club for samplings of recipes from French Onion and Chicken & Dumpling to Coconut Bean and Cured Tomato Gorganzola Bisque.
The Children's Center is deeply appreciative of the tremendous community support for this event. All of our sponsors, the participating restaurants and their staff, our agency volunteers and everyone who attended make this event so enjoyable and successful. Thank you Erie for your continued support.
Thanks Auxiliary!
The Sarah Reed Children's Center's Auxiliary hosted an Easter cupcake decorating party fot the children in the Residential Treatment program. Kids were allowed to decorate cupcakes with sprinkles and icing galore. This annual event is a favorite athe Center for the kids and the Auxiliary. "The kids love this event and, who knows, we may have a future wedding cake decorators from this group", said Chris Iwig, Auxiliary President. "Hopefully the staff reminds them to brush after they are done indulging."
The Children's Center's Board of Directors presented with the Charles H. Bracken Excellence in Nonprofit Governance Award
At their 17th Annual Luncheon, the Erie Community Foundation presented the Charles H. Bracken Excellence in Nonprofit Governance Award to the Board of Directors of the Sarah Reed Children's Center.
The award is given annually to a nonprofit organization that has demonstrated a sustained commitment to excellence in governance. Many current and former Board members were on hand to accept the award on behalf of the Children's Center. Rick Scantlebury, Vice President of Program Services, gave a testimonial to the generosity and leadership of all who have served on the Board.
As part of the honor of winning the Bracken Award, the Sarah Reed Board of Directors will present a Best Practices workshop at the 8th Annual Northwest Pennsylvania Nonprofit Day, Wednseday, October 29, 2008 at the Bayfront Convention Center. For registration information contact the Erie Communtiy Foudation or the Nonprofit Partnership.
