The Neutral Zone Ann Arbors Teen Center Honors Albert M. Berriz for Leadership Efforts

November 8, 2007

Contact: Mary S. Williams

734-769-8520 ext. 244

For Immediate Release

The Neutral Zone Ann Arbors Teen Center

Honors Albert M. Berriz for Leadership Efforts

A recent evening devoted to honoring teens and Albert M. Berriz entitled Hitch Your Wagon to the Stars raised over $100,000 for the Neutral Zone through numerous generous individual and corporate donations.

The Neutral Zone selected Albert M. Berriz as honoree for their annual signature event because of his success in raising funds during a recent capital campaign to acquire a new and improved teen center building. The youth in our community now have a permanent place for young people to feel secure, learn, grow and explore their creative interests.

The Neutral Zone, located at 310 W. Washington Street in downtown Ann Arbor is a diverse, youth-driven teen center dedicated to promoting personal growth through artistic expression, community leadership and the exchange of ideas.

McKinley, founded in 1968, is a well respected national real estate investment firm that owns and operates $1.5 billion in assets in 103 properties for its own account and for select clientele. This includes 16,447 apartments and 5 million square feet of commercial space located in 9 states. Headquartered in Ann Arbor Michigan, Albert M. Berriz serves as Chief Executive Officer with 715 full-time employees nationwide.

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