July 26th, 2019 // SafeNet’s 7th Annual Garden Party
Thank you to the sponsors of our 2019 Garden Party, Classic Hollywood: The Golden Era !
March 11th, 2019 // 5th Annual Scrabble Tournament
The Bayfront Convention Center was once again filled with eager spellers at SafeNet’s 5th Annual Scrabble Tournament. The event featured tables of 10 working together as teams to generate the highest point score to win the title of “The Best Spellers in Erie”.
Thanks to Cali’s West Catering, Samurai Kitchen, Taste of Zion, Three Sisters Catering, Sabella’s Catering, Cloud 9 Wine Bar, Ye Ole Sweet Shoppe, and Luminary Distilling for providing hors d’oeuvres and to Stephen Trohoske and Tony Grey for providing music during our Pre-play Party.
And of course, this event would not have been possible without the support of our sponsors and volunteers! Thanks to our major sponsors Erie Insurance, Marquette Savings Bank, UPMC Health Plan, Highmark Health, and Northwest Bank.
Scroll down to see photos of the winning team and other snapshots from SafeNet’s 5th Annual Scrabble Tournament!
Anne Dammeyer’s 2019 winning Scrabble team. Photo courtesy of Lorei Portraits.
Jeanine Tome (left), Wendy Fiorenzio, and Gretchen Tome during round 1 of Scrabble play. Photo courtesy of Lorei Portraits.
Chef Bertrand shares a laugh with Noel Burgoyne before the games begin. Photo courtesy of Lorei Portraits
Deb Hayes strolls one of the auction tables. Photo courtesy of Lorei Portraits.
October 28th, 2018// SafeNet’s Boo Run
We had a great turn out for 2018’s Boo Run! Over 150 runners came to support our cause and show off their awesome costumes. We were also able to give away awesome door prizes and provide treats for participants thanks to our amazing donors (listed below the photos). Please support them, as they made this wonderful event possible. A special “thank you” goes out to this year’s major sponsor, Giant Eagle.
2018 Boo Run Sponsors: Giant Eagle, American Tinning and Galvanizing, Historic Square Agency, Erie Runner’s Club, YMCA of Greater Erie, Joe Root’s Grill, Cobb’s Thrift Store, The Juice Jar, Rustic and Refined, Gibbens Creative, Yoga Erie, The Light in the Woods, Tia Peters, Yoga Instructor, Vi Tofani, Cheri McGuire, Lorie’s Wildridge Restaurant, Shirley & Dennis Williams, Johnny B’s Restaurant, Bruster’s Real Ice Cream, Scent, Achilles Running Shop Erie, The Colony Pub & Grille, Syd’s Place/ Avanti’s, Erie Otters Hockey Club, Kelly McCall, Smuggler’s Wharf, Art’s Bakery, Honey Baked Hams, Little Caesars, Lavender Rabbit, U Pick 6, Erie Apparel, Your Impressive Image, Ann Marie Harvey Avon, Claytopia, Laurie Haibach McCarty Printing, Preppy Pickle, Brabender Gold Course, TWIG, Serendipity Emporium, Lake Effect Cryotherapy, Maple Donuts, Millcreek Brewing Company, Five Guys, Maxi’s, Stoneworks Wellness Center (formerly Stoneworks Lapidary), Calimari’s Squid Row, Ye Ole Sweet Shoppe, Jenny Forehand, Willowtree Life Coaching
October 2018// A poem from Terry Dawley
Our friend Terry Dawley wrote a poem about his family’s experience with domestic violence titled “Dark Sunglasses on Sunless Days.” The poem was recently publised in MUSED BellaOnline Literary Review.
He told us that the poem is dedicated to his mother, Iris Dawley, and his siblings, who are all survivors of domestic violence. You can read Terry’s poem online here: https://bit.ly/2IENmCn
He said he is thankful for services like SafeNet that exist to help families struggling with domestic violence. We thank you, Terry, for sharing your beautiful work and your gracious donation with us.
August 29th, 2018 // 100 Women 2018: Ruby Slippers Party
SafeNet’s annual 100 Women Event was hosted by Mrs. Lisa NeCastro and drew a great crowd of philanthropic women. Over 200 of these local women raised over $21,000 for SafeNet’s children’s programs. Due to the inclimate weather, the party was held at the historic Watson-Curtze Mansion, where guest were free to roam around the beautiful building with old and new friends.
Thank you, Lisa, for hosting such a lovely event for the second year in a row, and thank you, Erie Insurance and ECGRA, for sponsoring the evening.
August 3rd, 2018 // We had a great time at our 6th Annual Garden Party!
SafeNet would like to extend a big “thank you” to our sponsors, our co-chairs Tim and Lisa NeCastro, and all who attended this lovely event! We hope everyone enjoyed their evening Under the Tuscan Sun, all while supporting SafeNet’s children’s programs.
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Photo by CHRISTOPHER MILLETTE
Photo by CHRISTOPHER MILLETTE
