Chrysler Group Celebrates 20 Years of the Minivan By Donating 15,000 Pounds of Food to Charity

* 20 Minivans Transport the food to Lighthouse Emergency Services * DaimlerChrysler Corporation Fund provides turkeys and food for families this Thanksgiving

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 20 -- Chrysler Group employees presented Lighthouse Emergency Services, a subsidiary of Lighthouse of Oakland County, with an early holiday gift of more than 15,000 pounds of food today. The goods were collected during a 20-day Fall Harvest Food Drive in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the minivan. The Food Drive was held at the automaker's Auburn Hills, Mich., headquarters.

"This contribution is a way for our employees to demonstrate their commitment to the community and to organizations like Lighthouse that support needy families in Oakland County," said Nancy Rae, Chrysler Group Senior Vice President -- Human Resources.

In addition to the donation of the non-perishable food, the DaimlerChrysler Corporation Fund contributed $5,000 to Lighthouse so that turkeys could be provided to families in need for the Thanksgiving holiday.

"We are honored that Chrysler Group chose Lighthouse as the beneficiary of their Fall Harvest Food Drive," said Emily M. Nadeau, MSW, ACSW, Executive Director, Lighthouse Emergency Services. "Many thanks to the Chrysler Group employees for their support at such a critical time, when demand for help is so high and overall donations are down. This tremendous donation will give hundreds of families a warm Thanksgiving meal."

For the past several years, Chrysler Group's engineering organization has spearheaded the Fall Harvest Food Drive. Last year, Lighthouse distributed baskets to more than 6,000 adults, seniors and children throughout Oakland County.

Lighthouse Emergency Services responds to families and seniors who have an immediate need for food, prescriptions, transportation, temporary shelter, and case management. It also offers after-school educational programs for children.

Chrysler Group has supported the efforts of Lighthouse for more than 10 years through corporate contributions and employee food drives. Through the DaimlerChrysler Corporation Fund, now in its 50th year, the Company annually supports hundreds of charitable organizations throughout the world.

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