Above: Employees from Chrysler Group and the United Auto Workers (UAW) continue on the third day of their 1,000 mile journey from Detroit to donate 100 new Dodge Dakatos, Rams and Durangos to support Hurricane Katrina relief efforts in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. The Dodge 100-truck convoy leaves the St. Louis North Assembly Plant loaded with supplies including chainsaws, gloves, shovels, toiletries, baby goods, food and water.

Mercedes-Benz U.S. International (MBUSI) worked with the Red Cross to convert part of the Mercedes-Benz Training Institute (Tuscaloosa County, Ala.) into a temporary emergency shelter. Since opening, more than 400 people have used its services, which include food, showers, washers, dryers, telephones and computer services. Through on-site Red Cross assistance, individuals are receiving vouchers for gas, food, housing assistance, medical support and help enrolling children in local schools.

DaimlerChrysler Services will launch a special finance-rate assistance program for victims affected by Hurricane Katrina, including a 120-day payment deferral for current lessees. This is in addition to the current customer relief efforts previously announced.

DaimlerChrysler Services also has created dedicated customer service representatives specifically for Hurricane Katrina victims: Chrysler Financial (800) 556-8172; Mercedes-Benz Credit at (800) 654-6222.

The DaimlerChrysler Corporation Fund is the primary source of charitable grants made by DaimlerChrysler Corporation. Now in its 53rd year, the Fund annually supports hundreds of charitable organizations throughout the United States and, increasingly around the world.