(Miami, Florida)— City of Miami Mayor Manny Diaz and Commissioner Spence-Jones will join Congresswoman Carrie P. Meek, city administrators, civic leaders and area residents to announce the “Reclaim and Rebuild Our Community” campaign on Thursday, January 19, 2006 at 10:30 a.m. at 1301 NW 58 Terrace in Miami, Florida.

The “Reclaim and Rebuilding Our Community” campaign will focus on housing and economic development in District 5. As part of the campaign Mayor Diaz along with Commissioner Spence-Jones and Congresswoman Carrie P. Meek, will announce the “Live Your Dream Initiative”, a partnership between the City of Miami and the Carrie P. Meek Foundation. This initiative will assist in preparing young single mothers for homeownership by taking them step by step through the home buying process. Emphasis will be placed on helping single mothers establish or repair their credit and financial management.

During the press conference, Mayor Diaz and Commissioner Spence-Jones will present Shenetra Duffie, (a new homeowner) with the keys to her new home located at 1301 NW 58th Terrace. The home was constructed by Foster Construction of South Florida, Inc. and was funded partially through the Model City Trust project.

WHO: City of Miami Mayor Manny Diaz, Commissioner Michelle Spence-Jones, U.S.
          Congresswoman Carrie P. Meek, Dexter Foster Construction, Orchard Villa               
          (Singers & Bell Ensemble), Orchard Villa Principal (Ms. Patricia Duncan), Mr. David
          Chiverton and Shenetra Duffie

WHAT: Reclaim and Rebuild our Community Campaign

WHEN: THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, 2006, 10:30 a.m.

WHERE: 1301 NW 58th Terrace, Miami, Florida