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CIF Announces $250,000 Fund to Help Collision Repair Industry Members Impacted by California Wildfires

February 11, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Applications for assistance will be accepted through March 31. The Collision Industry Foundation (CIF) currently has a total of $250,000 set aside to assist industry members impacted by the recent wildfires in California. Outgoing CIF President Dan Risley of CCC Intelligent Solutions announced during the recent 14th CIF Annual Charity event in Palm Springs, Calif. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Collision Industry Foundation, Disaster Relief

Driven Brands Collision Heart Fund Activated to Support Employees Impacted by California Wildfires

February 7, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Driven Brands Collision Group consisting of Abra, CARSTAR, and Fix Auto USA, has a significant number of franchise locations and employees in California. While all of our locations and employees are safe following the recent wildfires, many team members in the greater Los Angeles area are facing the aftermath of these devastating events. In […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Disaster Relief, Driven Brands

GoFundMe Fundraiser Established for Owners of California CARSTAR Store Who Lost Home in Pasadena Fire

January 31, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Armen and Datevig Daghlian, owners of CARSTAR Douglas Auto Body & Paint, have faced an extraordinary set of challenges following a devastating fire that tore through their home on the evening of Tuesday, January 7 in Pasadena, Calif. While the fire destroyed their residence, leaving the Daghlian family effectively homeless, they have shown incredible resilience […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, CARSTAR, Disaster Relief

Hurricane Helene and Milton Damages Will Significantly Impact Profitability of U.S. Insurers

October 23, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Auto insurance premiums likely to increase in affected markets. According to GlobalData, the data and analytics company, recent hurricanes Helene and Milton that have struck the U.S. resulted in widespread devastation, claiming hundreds of lives and causing huge property damages that will impact profitability at property casualty insurers. Hurricane Helene, which struck Florida’s Big Bend […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Insurance, Claim Frequency, Disaster Relief, Global Data

Collision Industry Foundation Responds to Lahaina, Maui Fires

August 17, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Industry Foundation (CIF) announced today that disaster relief assistance is available in the aftermath of the devastating Lahaina fires which left a trail of destruction. Not only properties were affected, but also the lives of many families. The CIF provides emergency relief to collision repair professionals. “Our hearts go out to all those […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Industry Foundation, Disaster Relief, Hawaii

Collision Industry Foundation Online Silent Auction Launches Today

April 19, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Funds raised will go to collision repair professional disaster relief fund. The Collision Industry Foundation (CIF) announced that its virtual silent auction opened at 8 a.m. today and will remain open for bidding through May 7 until 3 p.m. (EDT). Registration for the event is available online. There will be up to 30 items to […]

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CIF Mobilizes to Assist Collision Repair Industry Members Impacted by Hurricane Laura

August 28, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Industry Foundation (CIF) is mobilizing to assist those impacted by Hurricane Laura and seeks donations to assist these industry professionals and their families. CIF is the 501(c)(3) charitable arm of the collision repair industry. CIF’s Mission is to secure and distribute donations to individuals who have experienced significant losses due to natural disasters […]

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PPG Foundation Supports Australian Bushfires Relief Efforts

January 22, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

PPG (NYSE:PPG) announced initiatives to support Australian bushfire relief efforts. The company will donate $50,000 (AU$72,432) to the Australian Red Cross to assist with emergency relief efforts. PPG has also committed to matching employee donations up to $25,000 (AU$36,193) for a total contribution of $75,000 (AU$108,625). Locally, PPG employees in Australia are working with retail […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Australia, Disaster Relief, PPG Industries

Collision Industry Foundation 10th Annual Gala January 16

October 11, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Industry Foundation (CIF) announced its 10th Annual Gala event which will be held at a new location in Palm Springs, Calif. on Thursday, January 16, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Registration for the event is available online. Due to growing attendance, rather than limit the number of guests who can attend, the event […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Industry Foundation, Disaster Relief, Fundraiser, Palm Springs

Collision Industry Foundation Disaster Relief Committee Organizing Christmas in Paradise

December 4, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Industry Foundation (CIF) announced today its’ Disaster Relief Committee is assisting, along with local collision industry professionals, to organize Christmas dinner and presents for the little ones for those left homeless by the Camp Fire in Paradise, Calif. Tax deductible donations can be made at the CIF website. The Camp Fire was the […]

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