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HI-TECH BIKES’ “BUCKS FOR BIKES” PROGRAM DONATES USED BIKES TO HOMELESS FAMILIES AT FATHER JOE’S VILLAGES.

Hi-Tech Bikes’ Customers Received A Voucher For Up To $500 Off A New Bike For Every Bike Donated To Father Joe’s Villages.

San Diego, CA, January 19, 2010: On January 19, 2010, Hank Montrose, Owner of Hi-Tech Bikes met with Father Joe of St Vincent de Paul’s Center and handed over their donations of new and used bikes as part of their “Bucks for Bikes” program. From October 10, 2009 through December 27, 2009, Hi-Tech Bikes collected both new and used bikes in exchange for a voucher worth up to $500 off the purchase of a new bike. As a sponsor for the Challenged Athletes Foundation and local chapters of Team in Training, Hi-Tech wanted to also provide support this holiday season for families in need.

“Bucks for Bikes” celebrated Hi Tech Bikes desire to provide great deals to their customers and mission to give back to the local community. Hi-Tech Bikes’ “Bucks for Bikes” program was designed to help consumers get rid of their old bikes and get them in a new one. Their donation to the Father Joe’s charity sweetened the deal.

“We want to thank all of those who participated in the Bucks for Bikes program,” said Hank Montrose, owner of Hi-Tech Bikes. “The donations benefited families here in San Diego by providing a form of transportation to a local person in need.”

About Hi-Tech Bikes

Hi-Tech Bikes.com is San Diego’s FRIENDLIEST Bike Shop specializing in both Triathlon and Road bikes since 1994. Hi-Tech bikes is known for their top-notch customer service, extensive bike knowledge and experienced bike-fitting. Our Mechanics have over 100 years of combined experience. Hi Tech now Offers the Perfect Ride Guarantee ( See store for details) - If for any reason you are not thrilled with your new bike you may return it within 30 days for credit towards another bike. Hi-Tech supports the local triathlon community by sponsoring Breakaway Training, CAF wheelchair athlete – Oz Sanchez, The Koz Triathlon Race series, Team In Training and is the Official Mechanic for the MS Ride.

About Father Joe’s Villages

Father Joe’s Villages has been serving homeless individuals and families since 1987. Daily Father Joe’sVillages provides 4,000 meals, child care, assessment, case management, mental health counseling, recovery services, career and education services, education at on-site elementary and high schools, and health care at the Village Family Health Clinic. The Villages has transitional housing programs for more than 881 homeless men, women, teens and children, 142 permanent housing units for low-income individuals with disabilities, and 160 permanent housing units for low-income working families and individuals.

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