Habitat for Humanity and Chrysler Financial Partner to Build

WHAT: The beating of hammers and the rhythm of volunteers will once again be the music that drives the hearts of Southeast Michigan as a Habitat home is "framed-in" Saturday, December 3 for a family displaced by hurricanes that swept the gulf coast this year.

This portable construction site build is a precursor to a special holiday show next Thursday featuring country music stars Martina McBride, LeAnn Rimes and Carrie Underwood. All proceeds from ticket sales will benefit Habitat for Humanity.

  WHO:    Kelly Mankin, Vice President -- Chrysler Brands Marketing for
          DaimlerChrysler Services

          Steve Campbell, Executive Director -- Habitat for Humanity of
          Oakland County

  WHEN:   Saturday, December 3 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

WHERE: The Palace of Auburn Hills parking lot area 5A. Enter through the West Main Entrance.

DETAILS: Photo and interview opportunities available.

Tickets for the Country Cares concert on December 8 are on sale to the general public and available through all TicketMaster outlets and the event Web site, http://www.countrycaresconcert.com/ .

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PRNewswire -- Dec. 2