Habitat for Humanity and Special Guests to Ring The NASDAQ Stock Market Opening Bell

ADVISORY, Dec. 18, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

What:

Habitat for Humanity, a global non-profit housing organization that brings people together to build homes, communities and hope, will visit the NASDAQ MarketSite in Times Square.

In honor of the occasion, Larry Gluth, SVP, US and Canada region at Atlanta-based Habitat for Humanity International will ring the Opening Bell.Joining on stage will be Eddie Shapiro, CEO, Nest Seekers International and Celebrity Chef Jason Roberts, Star of ABC's The Chew.

Where:

NASDAQ MarketSite – 4 Times Square – 43rd & Broadway – Broadcast Studio

When:

Wednesday, December 19, 2012 – 9:15 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. ET  

Contact:

THE REPRESENTATIVES

Darren J. Bettencourt

(212) 240-9091

darren@therepsnyc.com

NASDAQ MarketSite:

Jen Knapp

(212) 401-8916

Jennifer.knapp@nasdaqomx.com

Feed Information:

Fiber Line (Encompass Waterfront): 4463

Gal 3C/06C 95.05 degrees West

18 mhz Lower

DL 3811 Vertical

FEC 3/4

SR 13.235

DR 18.295411

MOD 4:2:0

DVBS QPSK

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Webcast:

A live webcast of the NASDAQ Opening Bell will be available at:

http://www.nasdaq.com/about/marketsitetowervideo.asx.

Photos:

To obtain a hi-resolution photograph of the Market Open, please go to http://www.nasdaq.com/reference/marketsite_events.stm and click on the market open of your choice.

About Habitat for Humanity International:

Habitat for Humanity International is a global non-profit organization that seeks to bring people together to build homes, communities and hope. Since 1976, Habitat has served more than 600,000 families by welcoming people of all races, religions and nationalities to construct, rehabilitate or preserve homes; by advocating for fair and just housing policies; and by providing training and access to resources to help families improve their shelter conditions.

Along the US East coast in response to Superstorm Sandy, Habitat for Humanity is conducting community clean-up and emergency home repairs, building and rehabilitating homes, and offering on-going support through Habitat ReStore resale outlets. Repair, Rebuild, Restore- A Holiday Benefit for Habitat for Humanity hosted by Nest Seekers International to support Superstorm Sandy relief will support the Disaster Response Fund, which helps people affected by Sandy and other disasters. For more information, visit: www.habitat.org/cd/giving/one/donate.aspx?link=476

For more information, to donate, or to volunteer, please visit: www.habitat.org

Facebook: www.facebook.com/habitat

Twitter: www.twitter.com/habitat_org

Habitat's blog community: www.habitat.org/blog.

About NASDAQ OMX Group:

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