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DaimlerChrysler Financial Services and Habitat for Humanity Kick off Largest Habitat Build in Nashville History


January 2007
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Approximately 650 DaimlerChrysler Financial Services (DCFS) employees from across North and South America will convene for their annual Field Sales Conference in Nashville, Tenn.

PRNewswire -- Jan. 18: DaimlerChrysler Financial Services employees will partner with the Nashville Area Habitat for Humanity (NAHFH) to launch the largest Habitat Build in the city's history. Working side by side with families in need, DCFS employees will spend more than 3,200 man hours to simultaneously build more than 670 wall panels for 16 houses to be completed in the Spring 2007. DCFS regularly incorporates volunteer activities in their corporate meeting and conference programs.
Where: Gaylord Opryland Resort
Ryman Exhibit Hall
2800 Opryland Drive
Nashville, Tenn. 37214
Phone: 615-889-1000

When: Wednesday, January 24
12:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

About Nashville Area Habitat for Humanity

Nashville Area Habitat for Humanity (NAHFH) is a non-profit, ecumenical Christian organization committed to providing families with the life changing opportunity to purchase decent, affordable homes. The agency consistently ranks in the top 1 percent of all Habitat affiliates and has quadrupled in size since 2002. NAHFH built a record 50 homes in 2006 -- 38 locally and 12 abroad. As of December 2006, 1012 family members, including 672 children, have been served by NAHFH. Prior to becoming homeowners, Habitat partner families must complete up to 475 hours of "sweat equity" at the build site and in the classroom. Mortgage payments at zero percent interest range between $350 and $450 per month, including taxes and insurance. NAHFH builds ENERGY STAR Certified energy efficient homes. To request an application or to receive more information about NAHFH, call 615-254-HOME or visit www.habitatnashville.org .

About DaimlerChrysler Financial Services Americas LLC

DaimlerChrysler Financial Services Americas LLC provides brand-specific financing for automotive dealers' inventories and their retail consumers, and conducts business as Chrysler Financial and Mercedes-Benz Financial. As DaimlerChrysler Truck Financial, it also finances commercial vehicles for affiliate products such as Freightliner, Sterling and Western Star. The company serves as the headquarters for operations in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Argentina, Brazil and Venezuela, and has approximately 5,600 employees who manage a portfolio of more than $104 billion with nearly five million contracts. DaimlerChrysler Financial Services Americas LLC is a company of the DaimlerChrysler Financial Services Group, headquartered in Berlin, Germany, which operates in 39 countries with an employee base exceeding 11,000 and a global portfolio of approximately $144 billion. DaimlerChrysler Financial Services is one of the leading financial services organizations worldwide. For more information on DaimlerChrysler Financial Services Americas LLC, visit their Web site at www.daimlerchryslerfinancialservices.com/na

Source: DaimlerChrysler Financial Services

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