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San Diego Area Veteran Receives Refurbished Vehicle Thanks to Allstate, Collision Experts and the NABC Recycled Rides® Program at the AkzoNobel Conference

March 5, 2026

PORT CHARLOTTE, FL (March 5, 2026) – On Wednesday, March 4, a veteran of the U.S. Army National Guard received a life-changing gift—the donation of a beautifully refurbished vehicle as she actively works toward stability for her and her growing family. The donation was made possible by the NABC Recycled Rides® program, vehicle donor Allstate and repair partner Collision Experts, a member of Certified Collision Group.

Texas Service Members Receive Refurbished Vehicles at Airpower Foundation’s Sky Ball Thanks to GEICO, Caliber Collision and the NABC Recycled Rides® Program

October 28, 2025

PORT CHARLOTTE, FL (October 28, 2025) – On Saturday, October 25, two United States service members received life-changing gifts at the Sky Ball event in Arlington, TX—the donation of two beautifully refurbished vehicles to help as they continue with their military duties. The donations were made possible by the NABC Recycled Rides® program, vehicle donor GEICO and repair partner Caliber Collision.

Pinnacle Financial Partners of Bowling Green, KY, Helps Local First Responders Make Kentucky Drivers Safer on the Road Through National Auto Body Council® First Responder Emergency Extrication (F.R.E.E.™) Program

October 27, 2025

PORT CHARLOTTE, FL (October 27, 2025) – Nearly 20 first responders from rescue units in the central Kentucky area donned their gear at the new Pinnacle Financial Partners office in Bowling Green, KY, for a hands-on learning experience teaching them how to rescue accident victims from late-model vehicles – life-saving skills that are critical when minutes matter most, all thanks to Pinnacle Financial Partners, Hurst Jaws of Life® and the National Auto Body Council® F.R.E.E.™ program. The vehicles were generously donated by Allstate and GEICO.

Dallas Veteran Receives Refurbished Vehicle Thanks to Allstate, SolutionWorks and the NABC Recycled Rides® Program

October 24, 2025

PORT CHARLOTTE, FL (October 24, 2025) – Recently, a United States Army veteran from Dallas received a life-changing gift—the donation of a beautifully refurbished vehicle to help as she continues serving her fellow veterans. The donation was made possible by the NABC Recycled Rides® program, vehicle donor Allstate and repair partner SolutionWorks.

Maryland Veteran Receives Refurbished Vehicle Thanks to GEICO, Caliber Collision and the NABC Recycled Rides® Program

October 23, 2025

PORT CHARLOTTE, FL (October 23, 2025) – On Tuesday, October 21, a United States Marine Corps veteran received a life-changing gift—the donation of a beautifully refurbished vehicle to help him stabilize his health and housing. The donation was made possible by the NABC Recycled Rides® program, vehicle donor GEICO and repair partner Caliber Collision.

Community Collision of Leesburg, FL, Helps Local First Responders Make Florida Drivers Safer on the Road Through National Auto Body Council® First Responder Emergency Extrication (F.R.E.E.™) Program

October 20, 2025

PORT CHARLOTTE, FL (October 20, 2025) – A total of 15 first responders from the Lake County and Leesburg Fire Departments donned their gear at Community Collision in Leesburg, FL, for a hands-on learning experience teaching them how to rescue accident victims from late-model vehicles – life-saving skills that are critical when minutes matter most, all thanks to Community Collision, Hurst Jaws of Life®, Municipal Emergency Services and the National Auto Body Council® F.R.E.E.™ program. The vehicles were generously donated by Chubb Insurance.

Orlando-Area Mother of Two Receives Refurbished Vehicle Thanks to NABC Changing & Saving Lives Foundation, CARSTAR and the NABC Recycled Rides® Program

October 17, 2025

PORT CHARLOTTE, FL (October 17, 2025) – On Friday, October 17, a mother of two form Central Florida received a life-changing gift—the donation of a beautifully refurbished vehicle to help as she looks to strengthen her family’s foundation. The donation was made possible through the NABC Recycled Rides Program and CARSTAR. The vehicle being gifted had belonged to the mother of NABC and Changing and Savings Lives Foundation Executive Director Debby Robinson and was donated through the Changing and Saving Lives Foundation.

Houston Veteran Receives Refurbished Vehicle at U.S Vets Guitars N’ Cars Event Thanks to NABC Recycled Rides® Program

October 15, 2025

PORT CHARLOTTE, FL (October 15, 2025) – On Saturday, October 11, a United States Army veteran received a life-changing gift—the donation of a beautifully refurbished vehicle to help as he seeks to better himself and his community. The donation was made possible by the NABC Recycled Rides® program, vehicle donor Allstate and repair partner Classic Collision.

North Carolina Veteran Receives Refurbished Vehicle at Richard Childress Racing, Thanks to NABC®, Allstate, Maaco and the NABC Recycled Rides® Program

October 13, 2025

PORT CHARLOTTE, FL (October 13, 2025) – On Wednesday, October 8, a beautifully refurbished vehicle was donated to a United States Army veteran and mother of three from Charlotte, NC. The donation was made possible by the NABC Recycled Rides® program, vehicle donor Allstate and repair partner Maaco of Greensboro, NC.

Two California Veterans Receive Refurbished Vehicles at U.S Vets Guitars N’ Cars Event Thanks to NABC Recycled Rides® Program

October 13, 2025

PORT CHARLOTTE, FL (October 13, 2025) – On Saturday, October 11, two United States service veterans each received life-changing gifts—the donation of beautifully refurbished vehicles to help as they seek to improve their lives. The donations were made possible by the NABC Recycled Rides® program, vehicle donors GEICO and Interinsurance Exchange of the Auto Club and repair partners Fix Auto USA and Seidner’s Collision Centers.

Young Indiana Mother Receives a Refurbished Vehicle Thanks to NABC®, Travelers, Caliber Collision and the NABC Recycled Rides® Program

October 11, 2025

PORT CHARLOTTE, FL (October 11, 2025) – On Tuesday, October 7, a young Indiana mother received a life-changing gift—the donation of a beautifully refurbished vehicle to help as she cares for her young child. The donation was made possible by the NABC Recycled Rides® program, vehicle donor Travelers and repair partner Caliber Collision. The presentation took place at the Caliber Collision Downtown in Indianapolis.

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drobinson@nationalautobodycouncil.org

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