United Way Gets $48,500 Special 'Valentine Gift' From Metro Detroit Chrysler Jeep Superstores

                      Third Annual 'Gift Exchange' Event
                         Supports Community Programs

    DETROIT, Feb. 13 The Chrysler Jeep Superstores of
Southeastern Michigan gave a special "Valentine Gift" of $48,500 to the United
Way.  The money was raised during the Chrysler-Jeep Superstores' third annual
end-of-the year "Gift Exchange" sales event.
    The special holiday Gift Exchange new vehicle sales event by the Chrysler
Jeep Superstores Association of Southeastern Michigan ran from December 26,
2000 through December 31, 2000.  The Chrysler Jeep Superstores donated $50 to
the United Way for each new vehicle that was sold or leased during the event.
    "We're pleased to be a supporter of the United Way through our Gift
Exchange program," said Dave Hines, president of the sponsoring Chrysler Jeep
Superstores Associations.  "Our customers benefited from the special purchase
and lease programs and we raised money for our local United Way.  We're glad
we had the opportunity to help the United Way at this time of year, when they
are doing so much in the community."
    United Way is a vast network of volunteer and community service agencies.
United Way supports more than 130 health and human service agencies, 120
special summer programs and 4,000 camperships within the tri-county area.
Several other programs are offered throughout the southeast Michigan regions.
Agencies supported by the United Way include the American Red Cross, Boys &
Girls Clubs of Southeast Michigan, Goodwill Industries and YMCA/YWCA.
    "We commend the Chrysler Jeep Superstores of southeast Michigan for
creating this new method of giving that will assist United Way in helping
people in the tri-county area who are in need," said Virgil H. Carr, president
and chief executive officer of the United Way Community Services.  "One in
three people in metropolitan Detroit are helped throughout the year by United
Way efforts.  The Chrysler Jeep Superstores are a model for all businesses who
care about their community."
    All Chrysler Jeep Superstores in Michigan participated in the Gift
Exchange.
    The Chrysler Jeep Superstores Associations support sales activities of the
independently owned and operated Chrysler Jeep Superstores in southeast
Michigan.