Chrysler Financial Promotes Business Development in Mexicantown

Employees Volunteer to Brighten Neighborhoods in Southwest Detroit

WHAT: Chrysler Financial has partnered with Mexicantown Community Development Corporation (MCDC) and Latin Americans for Social and Economic Development (LA SED) to help promote a healthy cultural district through physical improvements and maintenance. More than 60 employees will participate in today's activity which includes a graffiti paint-over, landscaping, weeding and a general clean-up of the Mexicantown business district.

WHO: Kelly Mankin, Vice President -- Chrysler Brands Marketing Maria Elena Rodriguez, President Mexicantown Community Development Corporation Edith Colon and Melissa Jimenez, Latin Americans for Social and Economic Development Vito Valdez, Local Artist

WHEN: 10 a.m. Different groups of employees are responsible for a community clean-up of a particular area in Mexicantown. Activities include graffiti paint-over, landscaping, weeding, street sweep and general clean-up.

1:30 p.m. Facility improvements to the LA SED Youth and Senior Center and mural creation with local artist.

3:30 p.m. Mural unveiling and dedication ceremony - Remarks from Kelly Mankin, LA SED representative and Vito Valdez, Local Artist

WHERE: Mexicantown Community Development Corporation is located at 2810 W. Vernor Hwy. Detroit, Mich. 48216

Latin Americans for Social and Economic Development is located at 7150 W. Vernor Hwy. Detroit, Mich. 48209

  DETAILS: Interview and photo opportunities are available.

  Contacts:   Amber Paauwe,
  Chrysler Financial
  248-535-0210
  arp11@daimlerchrysler.com
   
   Jack Ferry, DaimlerChrysler Services
   248-427-3124
   jrf4@daimlerchrysler.com

PRNewswire -- Oct. 18