Saturn Helps Habitat for Humanity Revitalize Detroit Neighborhood
July 1, 2008 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Philadelphia Soul News Release
Five Detroit families will realize the American dream of home ownership thanks to a partnership between Saturn, Detroit-area Saturn retailers, Jon Bon Jovi's Philadelphia Soul Charitable Foundation, Habitat for Humanity Detroit and U-SNAP-BAC. At a press conference to announce this initiative, the last remaining home on the lots will be razed and the first wall of a new home will be erected. A special guest from the Philadelphia Soul Charitable Foundation will be on hand to lend support.
WHEN: Monday, July 7, 2008. Media are asked to pre-register and arrive by 2 p.m. ET. The press conference begins at 3 p.m. ET. Press releases will be provided at the news conference. Please register by Thursday, July 3 by visiting: http://www.gmsurveys2.com/se.ashx?s=1312209651D4D9A8
WHERE: The five home sites are on Wayburn Street on Detroit's East Side (north of Mack Avenue, east of Alter Road) in the MorningSide neighborhood
WHO:
- Jill Lajdziak, general manager, Saturn
- Carl Galeana, spokesman, Detroit-area Saturn retailers
- Vincent Tilford, executive director, Habitat for Humanity Detroit
- Linda Smith, executive director, U-SNAP-BAC
- A special representative from the Philadelphia Soul Charitable Foundation
- Some of the family members who will live in the new homes
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
- Access to secure parking is off Maryland Avenue. Enter Maryland from East Warren or Mack avenues. Special parking for TV news trucks is reserved along Lozier Street
- Media filing from the press conference site should bring battery-operated equipment, as there will not be an available power source for plugging in laptops, etc.
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