MEMPHIS, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 22, 2006--Did you ever wonder what happens to hotel furnishings when hotels undergo renovations? Five Washington, D.C. area Homewood Suites by Hilton hotels are "spring cleaning" items such as pillows, sheets, towels, shampoos and other household goods to donate to local Washington, D.C. homeless shelters. Today's donation kicks off a relationship between Homewood Suites brand's more than 170 hotels and the National Coalition for the Homeless to aid the charity's mission to "Bring America Home." The National Coalition for the Homeless is a non-profit organization, headquartered in Washington, D.C. that is dedicated to ending homelessness throughout the country.

In addition to providing 1,200 household items, Homewood Suites by Hilton is also donating $25,000 to the National Coalition for the Homeless and announcing a multi-faceted partnership, which includes an ongoing spring cleaning donation effort at all its hotels, awareness-building campaigns and volunteer programs.

"We are in the process of renovating our more than 170 hotels throughout the United States and Canada," said Bill Duncan, vice president of sales and marketing. "Through our new relationship with the National Coalition for the Homeless, we have created a framework for our hotels to give back to the community by donating their replaced furnishings and helping create a new home for those in need."

Michael Stoops, acting executive director of the National Coalition for the Homeless, said he is excited about the donations Homewood Suites will be presenting. "We are thrilled to be able to coordinate the effort of Homewood Suites to make their excess goods available to those in need," Stoops said. "We believe this is a wonderful program and are looking forward to seeing it take place in the 170 Homewood Suites communities."

For more information about Homewood Suites by Hilton, visit homewoodsuites.com or dial 1-800-CALL-HOME(R). For more information about the National Coalition for the Homeless, please visit www.nationalhomeless.org or call 202-462-4822.

About Homewood Suites by Hilton

Launched in 1989, the Homewood Suites by Hilton brand today has more than 170 hotels open with another 110 in the pipeline. Beyond its spacious suites and home-like amenities, Homewood Suites guests can enjoy an on-site Suite Shop(R) convenience store, exercise facility and guest laundry at most locations. Guests can also enjoy a daily complimentary Suite Start(R) hot breakfast and a Welcome Home(R)reception(a) featuring a complimentary light meal and beverages Monday-Thursday evenings. Additional guest services at Homewood Suites by Hilton hotels include a complimentary grocery-shopping service(b) and a complete business center at most locations. Most locations also feature a swimming pool and outdoor sports court.

Homewood Suites by Hilton is part of Hilton Hotels Corporation, which is recognized internationally as a preeminent hospitality company. The company develops, owns, manages or franchises more than 2,300 hotels, resorts and vacation ownership properties. Its portfolio includes many of the world's best known and most highly regarded hotel brands, including Hilton(R), Conrad(R), Doubletree(R), Embassy Suites Hotels(R), Hampton Inn(R), Hampton Inn & Suites(R), Hilton Garden Inn(R), Hilton Grand Vacations Club(R) and Homewood Suites by Hilton(R).

About National Coalition for the Homeless

Founded in 1984, the National Coalition for the Homeless (NCH) is a private, non-profit, national advocacy organization that exists to educate all levels of society in order to identify and put to an end the social and economic causes of homelessness. NCH is the nation's oldest and largest national homelessness advocacy organization, comprised of activists, service providers, and persons who are, or have been, homeless striving toward a single goal -- to end homelessness. It is the mission of NCH to create the systemic and attitudinal changes necessary to prevent and end homelessness, while concurrently working to increase the capacity of local supportive housing and service providers to better meet the urgent needs of those families and individuals now homeless in their communities.

NCH focuses its work on four policy areas: civil rights of those who are without homes, housing that is affordable to those with the lowest incomes, accessible/comprehensive health care and other needed support services, and livable incomes that make it possible to afford the basic necessities of life. The strategies we use to implement our mission are: litigation, lobbying, public education, policy analysis, community organizing, research and providing technical assistance.

Copyright Business Wire 2006

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