Released on: March 4, 2008, 10:53 am

Press Release Author: Sean McCabe

Industry: Financial

Press Release Summary: Award-winning debt settlement company continues charitable
initiative by helping collect 1,000 coats for the DC-area homeless.

Press Release Body: Employees at Debt Shield, an award-winning debt settlement
company based in Maryland, helped collect over 1,000 coats as part of an area-wide
campaign to provide coats for the area\'s homeless.

Partnering with Nexus Society, a DC-based networking organization, Debt Shield
became one of the drop-off spots for area donators and employees. Michelle Scott, a
Client Advocate Supervisor at Debt Shield, helped to coordinate the donations.

"When I learned about the coat drive I knew right away this was a perfect
opportunity to involve Debt Shield," said Scott. "There was a great turnout, which
is unsurprising given how generous Debt Shield employees tend to be."

Scott said that several employees enlisted the help of their friends and family.
Debt Shield CEO Phil Fewster's mom dropped off a large box and a bag stuffed with
coats. Client Accounting's Restructuring Specialist Matt Hewitt brought in two large
bags of coats from friends and family members.

"When I learned I could help out with a worthy cause and clear out my coat closet I
knew it was the right thing to do," said Hewitt. "I'm glad to help."

This year marks the fourth annual Nexus Society coat drive and their second year
partnering with Ebenezer\'s Homeless Ministry. Debt Shield executives and employees
look forward to joining them in their efforts again next year.

Debt Shield regularly gives back to the community through this and other charitable
initiatives throughout the year. Employees contribute weekly to a volunteer Denim
Fund in exchange for wearing jeans to work on Fridays.

For more information about Debt Shield's charitable efforts, visit their community
involvement page on their website or call 1-888-397-7546.

About Debt Shield:

Debt Shield, Inc., is a debt settlement company dedicated to helping consumers
resolve their unsecured debt through mutually agreeable and discounted lump sum
settlements in consideration of legitimate financial hardships. By helping consumers
avoid bankruptcy, Debt Shield provides a service for both debtors and creditors. For
more information about Debt Shield, call 1-888-397-7546 or visit their website.



Web Site: http://www.debtshield.com/index.html

Contact Details: Contact:
Sean McCabe
Debt Shield, Inc.
9212 Berger Rd.
Columbia, MD 21046
1-888-397-7546
smccabe@debtshield.com