For Immediate Release
August 22, 2011

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

SafeNet 5th Annual Poker Run: Ride to End Domestic Violence

ERIE - "Who will have the best Poker Hand?"  Join us on Sunday, August 28th for the 5th annual SafeNet's Poker Run. Registration begins at 10:00 am at the SafeNet Center, 1702 French Street; cost is $15.00 per person or $25.00 a couple with the last bike out at Noon. Stops will include The Frog Pond, Lakeside Tavern, Avonia Tavern, Sand Bar and end at Coconut Joe's on North Park Row. There will be food and refreshments, prizes and giveaways, and music will be provided by CHROME. Ours sponsors this year include Rocket 101, A Total Tan, Gery Nietupski, Northcoast Powersports and Bort Insurance Services.

Proceeds again this year will help support SafeNet with its many programs.

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 than 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.

PLEASE NOTE: 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.