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Nashville Charity Receives NABC Recycled Rides® Vehicle Thanks to Travelers, Gerber Collision & Glass and the National Auto Body Council®

January 12, 2026

PORT CHARLOTTE, FL (January 12, 2026) – On Thursday, January 8, Park Center of Nashville which offers pathways to independence for people facing mental health and substance use issues to reclaim hope, live, and work in their communities, started the new year off by receiving a beautifully refurbished vehicle to help them better serve their clients. The donation was made possible by the NABC Recycled Rides® program, vehicle donor Travelers and repair partner Gerber Collision & Glass, where it was refurbished by the technicians from the shop located in Murfreesboro, TN.

National Auto Body Council® Teams Up with Ray Evernham for Presentation of NABC Recycled Rides® Vehicle to IGNITE Program, Thanks to Allstate and CARSTAR Auto Body of Cleveland

January 8, 2026

PORT CHARLOTTE, FL (January 8, 2026) – On Thursday, January 8, the IGNITE program, which provides support and services to young adults with Aspergers and autism was joined by NASCAR Hall of Fame crew chief Ray Evernham, to help kick the new year into gear with the donation of a beautifully refurbished vehicle to help them better serve their members.

Milwaukee Area Veteran Receives Early Christmas Gift of Reliable Transportation Thanks to NABC®, American Family, Gerber Collision & Glass and the NABC Recycled Rides® Program

December 23, 2025

PORT CHARLOTTE, FL (December 23, 2025) – On Monday, December 22, Christmas came early for a Milwaukee-area veteran thanks to a life-changing gift—the donation of a beautifully refurbished vehicle to help him get to critical medical appointments. The donation was made possible by the NABC Recycled Rides® program, car donor American Family and repair partner Gerber Collision & Glass.

Changing and Saving Lives Foundation® Announces Two New Board Members for 2026

December 23, 2025

PORT CHARLOTTE, FL (December 23, 2025) — The board of the Changing and Saving Lives Foundation® is comprised of industry leaders tasked with guiding the growing foundation from its creation into a robust, dynamic organization. That requires a smart strategic plan, dedication and strong leadership. At the annual meeting of the Changing and Saving Lives Foundation® on December 12, the board of directors expanded the board size to five members, per the bylaws, and elected two new members.

Early Christmas Gift of a Refurbished Vehicle for Wisconsin Veteran Thanks to NABC®, GEICO, Caliber Collision and the NABC Recycled Rides® Program

December 23, 2025

PORT CHARLOTTE, FL (December 23, 2025) – On Thursday, December 18, a Wisconsin veteran received a life-changing early Christmas gift—the donation of a beautifully refurbished vehicle to help expand his options for employment. The donation was made possible by the NABC Recycled Rides® program, car donor GEICO and repair partner Caliber Collision.

NABC® Changing and Saving Lives Foundation® Kicks Off Year-End Giving Campaign in Advance of 2026 IRS Tax Donation Changes

December 22, 2025

PORT CHARLOTTE, FL (December 22, 2025) — New tax laws for 2026 mean now is the time to maximize year-end giving. As 2025 ends, individuals have an opportunity to accelerate their giving in advance of donation restrictions coming in the years ahead. As individuals evaluate their year-end financial planning, please consider the Changing and Saving Lives Foundation® as a charity partner. A gift to the Changing and Saving Lives Foundation® helps provide reliable transportation, independence and hope for veterans, military members and families in need and deliver life-saving training for first responders.

Reading, PA Veteran Receives Early Christmas Gift of a Refurbished Vehicle Thanks to NABC®, Travelers, Caliber Collision and the NABC Recycled Rides® Program

December 19, 2025

PORT CHARLOTTE, FL (December 19, 2025) – On Thursday, December 18, a Reading, PA veteran received a life-changing early Christmas gift—the donation of a beautifully refurbished vehicle to help him travel to work and provide transportation for his family. The donation was made possible by the NABC Recycled Rides® program, car donor Travelers and repair partner Caliber Collision.

Two Colorado Springs Area Veterans Receive Refurbished Vehicles Thanks to USAA, Crash Champions and the NABC Recycled Rides® Program

December 19, 2025

PORT CHARLOTTE, FL (December 19, 2025) – On Tuesday, USAA, Crash Champions, and the NABC Recycled Rides program presented two Colorado Springs, CO, veterans in need each a life-changing gift—the donation of a beautifully refurbished vehicle as they continue to pursue their goals and care for their family.

Lancaster, PA Area Mother Receives Early Christmas Gift of a Refurbished Vehicle Thanks to NABC®, GEICO, Faulkner Collision Center and the NABC Recycled Rides® Program

December 18, 2025

PORT CHARLOTTE, FL (December 18, 2025) – On Wednesday, December 17, a Lancaster-area single mother received a life-changing early Christmas gift—the donation of a beautifully refurbished vehicle to help care for her family. The donation was made possible by the NABC Recycled Rides® program, car donor GEICO and repair partner Faulkner Collision Center.

Columbia, MO Mother in Need Receives Early Christmas Gift of Reliable Transportation Thanks to Allstate, Gerber Collision & Glass and the NABC Recycled Rides® Program

December 18, 2025

PORT CHARLOTTE, FL (December 18, 2025) – On Wednesday, December 17, a single mother in need received an early Christmas gift—the donation of a beautifully refurbished vehicle as she works and takes care of her two daughters. The donation was made possible by the NABC Recycled Rides® program, vehicle donor Allstate and repair partner Gerber Collision & Glass.

Palm Coast Military Family Receives Refurbished Vehicle Thanks to Travelers, Classic Collision and the NABC Recycled Rides® Program

December 18, 2025

PORT CHARLOTTE, FL (December 18, 2025) – On Tuesday, December 16, the family of a late Palm Coast, FL military veteran received a life-changing early Christmas gift—the donation of a beautifully refurbished vehicle to aid a recently widowed foster mother as she cares for her family. The donation was made possible by the NABC Recycled Rides® program, vehicle donor Travelers and repair partner Classic Collision.

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