DaimlerChrysler Services Supports Economic Development with Rebirth of Englewood Community Development Corporation

Donation of $10,000 Benefits Englewood and West Englewood Communities Inaugural Fund Raising Event

CHICAGO, Dec. 3 -- DaimlerChrysler Services, the finance arm of DaimlerChrysler, today announces a $10,000 sponsorship of the Rebirth of Englewood Community Development Corporation's (ROE CDC) inaugural Diamond Gala. The event will take place on Saturday, Dec. 4 at 6 p.m. at the U.S. Cellular Field Stadium Club, 333 West 35 St. in Chicago. Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich will serve as the keynote speaker.

DaimlerChrysler Services shares the mission of ROE CDC as they provide economic development opportunities for individuals in need in the Englewood and West Englewood communities. DaimlerChrysler Services is closely tied with the city and the region and seeks to support programs that enhance the quality of life in the communities where we operate.

"Our desire is to establish a productive relationship with this organization and its leadership as they empower individuals to make good economic choices," said Peter Guthrie, Director -- Midwest Business Center for DaimlerChrysler Services North America. "We hope our support will generate additional educational seminars related to automotive financing and good credit health in the future."

Core programs offered by the Rebirth of Englewood include job training, housing, business, social service, arts and cultural development.

"We are pleased with DaimlerChrysler Services' support and confident that this will set the tone for our future educational endeavors," said Reverend Leslie L. Sanders, Board Vice-Chairperson of the Rebirth of Englewood.

About DaimlerChrysler Services North America LLC

DaimlerChrysler Services North America LLC provides brand-specific financing for automotive dealers' inventories and their retail consumers and does business as Chrysler Financial and Mercedes-Benz Credit. As DaimlerChrysler Services Truck Finance it also finances commercial vehicles for affiliate products such as Freightliner, Sterling and Western Star. The company serves as the headquarters for the operations in the United States, Canada and Mexico and has over 5,500 employees who manage a portfolio of $85 billion with nearly five million contracts. DaimlerChrysler Services North America is a member of the DaimlerChrysler Services Group, headquartered in Berlin, Germany, which operates in 39 countries with an employee base exceeding 10,800 and a global portfolio of $123 billion. DaimlerChrysler Services is one of the leading financial services companies worldwide.

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