For Immediate Release
October 5, 2009

Contact:    Rick Liebel
                Public Relations and Development Director
                814 455-1774 Ext. 234
                814 881-6530 cell

October 9th is Wear Purple Day

Help support Domestic Violence Awareness Month by wearing something purple on Friday, October 9th. Purple ties, purple slacks, purple skirts or dresses… it doesn’t matter what you wear, just wear purple proudly on Oct.9th to remember those whose lives were affected by Domestic Violence, celebrate survivors and to promote awareness! Your involvement with this cause is very important. Please help us out by wearing something purple and showing your support for SafeNet and all the victims of Domestic Violence.

SafeNet is not a homeless shelter, but a safe and confidential place specifically for men, women and children who are victims of domestic violence. From every city and township in the area, victims come to SafeNet seeking support, safety and shelter from physical abuse and threats of violence occurring at home. After more that 30 years of providing shelter and many other supportive services, SafeNet knows first-hand that there is hope and there is help. SafeNet is Pennsylvania’s oldest continuous running domestic violence shelter now in its 35th year serving the Erie community.

For interviews with SafeNet's, Executive Director or any staff member of SafeNet, contact Rick Liebel, Public Relations and Development Director at 455-1774 extension 234 or email at rliebel@safeneterie.org.