Sarah Prylinski
A Mercy Center for Women, Women Making History Honoree
This honor celebrates individuals whose work is shaping their professional field and the future of Erie. Sarah is doing just that through her work with BUILD's Street Outreach Program, where she supports some of our community's most vulnerable neighbors on the front lines of care.
Sarah meets people exactly where they are without judgment, creating pathways to stability for those who might otherwise avoid seeking help. This work goes beyond addressing immediate needs; it tackles the long-standing disparities that contribute to chronic homelessness.
Through direct engagement, Sarah delivers life-saving education and advocacy exactly where it's needed most.
With her trademark blend of bravery, expertise, and compassion, Sarah is helping reshape how Erie responds to homelessness—one relationship, one conversation, and one act of service at a time.
Her nomination says it best: