Kennedy-King College’s collision repair program, the only post-secondary collision program within the City Colleges of Chicago, will receive half of the funds raised during a Collision Repair Education Foundation’s (CREF) event at TopGolf Schaumburg on Friday, November 20th from 6-9 p.m. (CST). Funds raised during the networking event will help allow Kennedy-King’s collision program to […]
GoFundMe Account Established for Industry Veteran Toby Chess
A GoFundMe account has been established to assist collision repair industry veteran Toby Chess who is suffering from kidney disease. Chess, an active industry member for decades, is an I-CAR instructor and presenter at a variety of industry events, and longtime chair of the Collision Industry Conference (CIC) technical committee. Chess is 2003 inductee of […]
MAACO Franchisee Holds Fundraiser for Boise Resident Injured in Home Invasion
Two months ago, two teenagers broke into a house in the outskirts of Boise, Idaho, and in the process, shot the homeowner Jason Mullins and his son. Mullins was shot three times, resulting in the replacement of his upper femur, and his son was shot in the foot. Since then, it has been a struggle […]
Collision Repair Education Foundation July 25 Virtual Golf Fundraiser Features GoldenTee Home Arcade Unit Grand Prize
One lucky participant of the Collision Repair Education Foundation’s July 25th virtual golf fundraiser will win a GoldenTee home arcade unit and 42” TV, sponsored by Enterprise, and valued at over $4,000. You can join from the comfort of your couch, no golf skill needed, and support raised helps high school/college collision programs and students. […]
Collision Repair Education Golf Fundraiser April 7 in Jacksonville
The Collision Repair Education Foundation it will hold a fundraiser Apr. 7, 2020 at Topgolf in Jacksonville, Fla. The golf fundraiser will be held in conjunction with collision industry meetings taking place later that week in Jacksonville and offers a prime opportunity to help support future collision repair industry professionals. More information on sponsorship and […]
AASP-MN Raises Over $14,000 to Support Scholarships at 18th Annual Race for Automotive Education
The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Minnesota (AASP-MN) held its 18th Annual Race for Automotive Education, January 14- 16, at ProKart Indoor Racing in Burnsville, Minn. The event raised over $14,000 to support the Alliance’s Automotive Education Fund and will fund scholarships for automotive students enrolled in ASE-accredited auto service and collision repair programs […]
Collision Industry Foundation January 16 Gala Features Grant Recipients
The Collision Industry Foundation (CIF) 10th Annual CIF Gala fundraising event, that will be held in Palm Springs, Calif. on Thursday, January 16, at 6:00 p.m., will feature two former recipients of industry support through CIF. The previous recipients of Foundation support are looking forward to expressing their gratitude to CIF donors in person. Jeff […]
Collision Repair Education Foundation Hosting Golf Fundraiser April 7 in Jacksonville
The Collision Repair Education Foundation will hold a fundraiser Tuesday, April 7 at TopGolf in Jacksonville, Fla. The golf fundraiser will be held in conjunction with collision industry meetings taking place later that week. Proceeds from the event will benefit local Jacksonville high school collision programs as well as other high school and college collision […]
Central Massachusetts I-CAR Committee Axe Tournament Raises Thousands for Collision Repair Schools
On November 14, over 30 industry vendors, auto body instructors, members of the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Massachusetts (AASP/MA) and I-CAR representatives gathered for the Central Massachusetts I-CAR Committee’s inaugural Axe Tournament. The event, held at Half Axe in Marlborough, Mass., served as a fundraiser for the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) in […]
Collision Industry Foundation 10th Annual Gala January 16
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 […]