Honoring a legacy of faith, literacy, and service by expanding education, empowering communities, and caring for elders in Liberia.
The PARLEF Foundation was established in memory of Phoebe Amanda Reeves Logan, a woman whose life was dedicated to faith, service, and the empowerment of others.
Through education, community programs, and the creation of a library and experience center in Sanniquellie, Liberia, we seek to carry forward her mission of uplifting lives through knowledge, compassion, and Christ-centered service.
Continuing a Legacy of Service
The Phoebe Amanda Reeves Logan Education Foundation (PARLEF) was created to honor the life and legacy of Phoebe Amanda Reeves Logan, a beloved matriarch whose compassion, faith, and dedication transformed the lives of countless people across Liberia.
PARLEF focuses on expanding literacy, vocational skills, community support, and elder care while preserving the remarkable story of Phoebe Amanda Reeves Logan for future generations.
Our goal is simple but powerful:
To educate, empower, and uplift communities through faith and service.
THE STORY OF PHOEBE
A Life of Faith, Leadership, and Compassion
Phoebe Amanda Reeves was born on October 4, 1917, in Grand Bassa County, Liberia, to Chapman Reeves and Yeamah “Gee” Brown. She was predeceased by her husband, parents, and siblings: Chapman Jr., Clauda, Johnny, Karkeh, Eric, Dessey, Eliel, Simeon, Olivia, Maggie, Small TeTe, Dolly, Rachel, Big Victoria, and Etta.
Phoebe devoted her life to service, education, and faith.
She worked with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) through Liberia’s Ministry of Agriculture. During this time, she traveled extensively to Scandinavian countries, gaining knowledge and experience she would later use to serve communities back home.
When she returned to Liberia, she focused on empowering women by teaching essential life skills, including home economics and practical education that helped families build sustainable livelihoods. Phoebe was also deeply devoted to her faith and the Seventh-day Adventist Church. In Sanniquellie, she famously transformed her café and, in her own words, “turned stools into pews”, creating the first place of worship for the growing SDA congregation. As the church grew, she worked alongside Dell Harrison to build the first Seventh-day Adventist church building and school in Sanniquellie. She was a tireless evangelist for Jesus Christ, sharing the gospel through both word and action.
Phoebe was known for her:
Hospitality
Compassion
Leadership
Commitment to education
Dedication to community
She passed away in 2011, leaving behind an extraordinary legacy.
Phoebe is survived by ten children and their spouses:
Louise & Hilary Gibson
Chapman Z. Logan
James & Irene Logan Jr.
Phoebe & Franklin Harmon
Yeamah “YV” & George Brownell
Delcena Holley
Georgia Logan
Joyce & Kessellie Wolo
Henry Logan
Jacob Logan
She is also remembered by hundreds of foster children, many nieces and nephews, 27 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren whose lives she deeply impacted.
OUR MISSION
Education. Faith. Community.
The PARLEF Foundation exists to carry forward Phoebe’s legacy by investing in people and communities through:
Literacy and education
Vocational training
Christian faith development
Community support
Elder care initiatives
We believe education and compassion are powerful tools that can transform lives and strengthen communities for generations.
Our Programs
Literacy & Education
Promoting reading, learning, and access to knowledge through community educational initiatives and the development of a library in Sanniquellie.
Clothing Donations
Collecting and distributing clothing to families and communities in need while supporting dignity and well-being.
Sewing & Vocational Training
Continuing Phoebe’s passion for teaching home economics, PARLEF supports programs that teach sewing and practical skills that empower individuals to create sustainable livelihoods.
Senior Care & Community Support
Phoebe lived well into her nineties and was lovingly cared for by family. PARLEF seeks to expand that tradition of respect and compassion by supporting care communities for senior citizens, ensuring elders receive dignity, care, and connection.
Preserving History. Inspiring Futures.
PARLEF is developing the Phoebe Reeves Logan Library and Experience Center on Phoebe’s property in Sanniquellie, Liberia.
This center will serve as:
A community library
A learning and literacy center
A museum space honoring Phoebe’s life
A community gathering space
A training center for vocational programs
The center will preserve Phoebe’s story while inspiring future generations to pursue education, faith, and service.