Released on = October 3, 2006, 12:55 pm

Press Release Author = Strive DC

Industry = Non Profit

Press Release Summary = STRIVE DC today announced it has received a grant of $5,000
from the Choice Hotels International Foundation, a tax-exempt entity established by
Choice Hotels International, Inc., one of the world\'s largest lodging franchisors.

Press Release Body = STRIVE DC today announced it has received a grant of $5,000
from the Choice Hotels International Foundation, a tax-exempt entity established by
Choice Hotels International, Inc., (NYSE:CHH), one of the world\'s largest lodging
franchisors.

The grant given by the Choice Hotels International Foundation will enable STRIVE DC
to assist unemployed individuals in the Washington, DC area in obtaining the skills
needed to get and keep a job.

STRIVE DC is the area’s leading organization tackling the joblessness surge by
serving its hardest-to-employ residents, area employers and the whole community
through high quality job training and placement services. STRIVE DC has been able to
help hundreds of chronically unemployed District residents become productive members
of the workforce.

“This grant will provide STRIVE DC with much needed support and enable the
organization to carry out its philanthropic goals,” said Chuck Ledsinger, president
and chief executive officer of Choice Hotels. “We hope by our example to encourage
other organizations and individuals to follow suit.”

The Choice Hotels International Foundation, a tax-exempt entity under Section
501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, was established in November 1999 by Choice
Hotels International to aid not-for-profit charitable and educational organizations.


The Choice Hotels Foundation is charged with targeting and coordinating Choice\'s
financial support for groups that 1) provide shelter and food to those in need; 2)
promote the growth and development of tourism; 3) support the educational efforts of
schools, workforce entry organizations and the hospitality industry; and 4) enhance
the quality of life in local communities where Choice Hotels International has a
presence.

STRIVE DC is not a traditional vocational training program. It is a crash course in
the basics of applying for and keeping a job that also helps participants build
confidence in themselves and their abilities. The STRIVE DC program consists of four
parts: Outreach & Intake, Training, Job Placement and two years of post-placement
Follow-Up Support. For more information, visit www.strivedc.org.

Choice Hotels International franchises more than 5,000 hotels open and under
development under the Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality, Sleep Inn, Clarion,
MainStay Suites, Econo Lodge and Rodeway Inn brand names in more than 40 countries.
For more information, visit www.choicehotels.com. Privileges are proprietary
trademarks and service marks of Choice Hotels International.


Web Site = http://

Contact Details = Chris Hart-Wright
STRIVE DC
202-484-1264

Maria D\'Ambrosio
Choice Hotels International Foundation
301-592-6258