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Global Finishing Solutions and Collision Repair Education Foundation Golf Ball Drop Benefits Four Wisconsin Technical Schools

January 14, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

In October 2021, Global Finishing Solutions (GFS) partnered with famed custom car builder Ringbrothers and the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) for a sky-high fundraising event. While helicopter ball drops have been held in conjunction with golf tournaments to support CREF in the past, the idea of hosting a helicopter ball drop as a standalone […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Career and Technical Education, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Donations, Global Finishing Solutions, Wisconsin

Collision Engineering Program Receives $700,000 Grant from ECMC Foundation to Address Collision Repair Technician Shortage

January 6, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Engineering Program announced in late December that it received a $700,000 grant from the ECMC Foundation to support the growth and expansion of the program. With foundational support provided by the Enterprise Holdings Foundation, the program launched last year and is designed to attract and develop entry-level talent to fill essential roles within […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Career and Technical Education, Collision Engineering Program, Donations, ECMC Foundation, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Workforce Development

Collision Repair Education Foundation Receives $100,000 Grant from General Motors

January 5, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Funds will be used to support program to educate students and school guidance counselors on industry collision repair industry career opportunities. The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) announced that General Motors has provided a $100,000 grant in support of the Foundation’s Career Opportunity Awareness Initiative, which focuses on highlighting the collision repair industry as a […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Career and Technical Education, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Donations, General Motors, Workforce Development

Allstate Donates Cars to Collision Repair Education Foundation

December 3, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

The donation of 17 cars helps students train to successfully enter the workforce upon graduation. The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) announced that Allstate recently donated salvaged vehicles to 17 collision repair educational programs around the country to give students current model vehicles to work on. The donation also helps ensure students are successfully prepared […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Allstate Insurance, Career and Technical Education, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Donations

Collision Repair Education Foundation Asks for Your Vote to Support School Programs through LKQ Cares Holiday Fundraiser

November 30, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Up to $400,000 in financial support available to 10 participating charities. The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) is asking for the industry’s support with the launch today of the inaugural LKQ Cares Holiday Vote on Giving Tuesday. The program provides a chance for ten charities to compete for the biggest share of $400,000. CREF will […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Repair Education Foundation, Donations, LKQ Corporation

Progressive’s Ninth Annual Keys to Progress Giveaway Marks 800 Vehicles Donated to Military Families Since 2013

November 5, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

For the ninth consecutive year, Progressive Insurance will host its annual Keys to Progress vehicle giveaway on November 9, 2021. Ahead of Veterans Day, 45 veterans in need across the country and their families, along with five military-related organizations, will receive the keys to vehicles that will provide reliable transportation, helping them get back on […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Donations, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, IAA, Pep Boys, Progressive Insurance

Service King Donates $45,000 to Cornerstone Ranch

November 4, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Charity golf tournament donations support residential community created for adults with special needs. Service King Collision is carrying onits tradition of supporting local communities by fundraising for various organizations at its annual Charity Golf Tournament. On Oct. 12, Service King held its 26th annual Charity Golf Tournament at the Cowboys Golf Club, where 144 golfers […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Donations, Service King Collision Repair Centers

Crash Champions Donates Over $25,000 to Susan G. Komen Foundation

October 14, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Crash Champions, LLC announced its support of Susan G. Komen, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, and Breast Cancer Awareness Month, through a donation of more than $25,000. These funds were generated through the sale of customized ‘Champions for a Cure’ Breast Cancer t-shirts and a dollar-for-dollar corporate match from the Company.  “At Crash, we […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Crash Champions, Donations

Collision Repair Education Foundation Seeks Sponsors for Local School Student Uniforms

September 30, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Painters Supply & Equipment kicks off campaign with $5,000 matching grant in their markets. The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) invites industry members to adopt their local high school and college collision programs and ensure their students have a professional appearance this fall by sponsoring new Cintas work uniforms. Coordinated through CREF, businesses select which […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Career and Technical Education, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Donations, Painters Supply & Equipment Co.

Craftsman Collision Raises CA$31,000 for the Canadian Red Cross BC Wildfire Appeal

September 28, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Craftsman Collision, the Canadian multiple shop operator MSO, announced that as part of its ongoing commitment to giving back, it has partnered with the Canadian Red Cross to support of the BC Wildfire Appeal campaign. In mid-August, a 2-week matching fundraising campaign was launched through Craftsman’s social media channels, media outlets in the Okanagan and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: British Columbia, Canada, Craftsman Collision, Donations

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