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Seven Las Vegas Veterans and Families Receive Vehicles Through NABC Recycled Rides

November 5, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Vehicles donated by insurers and Enterprise and refurbished by collision repair facilities were presented at the council’s SEMA celebration. The National Auto Body Council (NABC) presented seven refurbished vehicles to two veterans, a Las Vegas Police Department cadet and four other Las Vegas-area families in need Nov. 2 at its annual SEMA celebration, held in […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Las Vegas, National Auto Body Council, Recycled Rides, SEMA Show, Veterans

Seven Las Vegas Veterans and Families to Receive NABC Recycled Rides November 2

October 26, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Presentation held with the MSO Symposium will also name the Changing and Saving Lives Award winner. The National Auto Body Council (NABC) will present seven refurbished vehicles to Las Vegas-area veterans, individuals and families in need of reliable transportation Nov. 2 at its annual SEMA celebration, held in conjunction with the MSO Symposium at the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Las Vegas, National Auto Body Council, Recycled Rides, SEMA Show, Veterans

Progressive Awards Freightliner Truck to Army Veteran Through Keys to Progress Program

September 18, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

Progressive Insurance has awarded a 2024 Freightliner Cascadia to Fahad Al-Kadhim, a U.S. Army National Guard veteran from Macomb, Mich., who plans to use the truck to launch his own trucking business. The insurer announced the award Sept. 17 as part of its Keys to Progress program. The truck award runs under the same Keys […]

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16 Veterans Receive Vehicles Through NABC Recycled Rides Program in Texas

November 11, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

The National Auto Body Council announced 16 refurbished vehicles will be donated to Dallas-area veterans on Veterans Day during a ceremony at Texas Collision Centers’ Plano location. The presentation brought together six insurance companies — GEICO, Allstate, Farmers, Travelers, Mercury Insurance and Liberty Mutual — which donated the vehicles. Texas Collision Centers performed the repairs. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: National Auto Body Council, Recycled Rides, Texas, Texas Collision Centers, Veterans

New Federal Toolkit Helps Employers Hire Disabled Veterans

July 18, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Employers seeking to hire disabled veterans can now access a new federal resource that provides strategies for recruiting, accommodating and retaining veteran employees with disabilities. The U.S. Department of Labor on Thursday launched the Veterans Accommodations Toolkit, which offers employers practical guidance on workplace accommodations and support systems for the more than 5 million American […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ADA, Apprentice Program, U.S. DOL, Veterans

Military Members to Receive Vehicle Repair Assistance Through asTech and Puget Collision Partnership

May 9, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

asTech and Puget Collision have launched a program offering financial assistance to military members for vehicle repairs during Military Appreciation Month this May. Active military members, veterans, and their spouses can receive $200 gift cards toward vehicle maintenance and repair costs at participating Puget Collision repair shops. The program, part of asTech’s DrivenToServe community impact […]

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Crash Champions Recognized for Veteran Employment

April 23, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

VETS Indexes announced that Crash Champions has received the Recognized Employer Award in the 2025 VETS Indexes Employer Awards program. This honor stems from the organization’s strong commitment to recruiting, hiring, retaining, developing, and supporting veterans and the military-connected community. “Crash Champions has demonstrated outstanding support for veterans and the military-connected community, earning the Recognized […]

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Progressive’s 12th Annual Keys to Progress Program Donates Nearly 100 Vehicles to Military Families

November 15, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Progressive Insurance announced its 12th annual Keys to Progress® vehicle giveaway event, that took place yesterday, provided 96 veterans with the keys to vehicles that offer dependable transportation, enabling them to get back on the road and progress forward in their lives. Since its launch in 2013, the Keys to Progress program has donated more […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Donations, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Insurance Auto Auctions, Progressive Insurance, Veterans

Maaco Named a Top Franchise for Veterans

November 8, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Maaco has once again been named one of the top franchise opportunities for veterans this year by Entrepreneur magazine. In their October/November issue, Entrepreneur ranked Maaco 16th among veteran supportive franchises in the U.S. The entire list can be viewed here. Maaco has a longstanding history of supporting the nation’s veterans and active-duty military, with […]

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NABC to Host Area Veterans at Garden State Pars for Cars Golf Fundraiser Presented by Enterprise

June 29, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

On Wednesday, July 21, local veterans in the Princeton, N.J. area will have an opportunity to join collision repair professionals for a day on the golf course, courtesy of the National Auto Body Council and the annual Drive Fore Courage program. The program is being held as part of the NABC Garden State Pars for […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Golf Outing, National Auto Body Council, New Jersey, Veterans

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