Presentation of the NABC Recycled Ride® Took Place Recently in Chardon, OH
MEDIA NOTE: Photos from the NABC Recycled Rides® presentation are available HERE
PORT CHARLOTTE, FL (April 9, 2026) – Recently, a Cleveland area man in need received a beautifully refurbished vehicle as he continues on the path to success and self-reliance. The donation was made possible by the NABC Recycled Rides® program, vehicle donor GEICO and repair partner Chardon Square Collision, a member of CollisionRight network.
The presentation took place at Chardon Square Collision in Chardon, OH. The recipient was nominated by the Urban League of Greater Cleveland. The Urban League of Greater Cleveland is a community-based organization focused on eliminating the racial, economic and societal barriers.
“It was truly an incredible experience, hearing the recipient speak to the Chardon team was both powerful and inspiring,” said Jody Barto, Regional Manager, CollisionRight. “His words made the impact of our efforts feel real, and it was deeply moving to see just how much of a difference we’ve made in his life. Moments like this remind us why we do what we do.”
A 2019 Hyundai Tucson SE, donated by GEICO and refurbished by the technicians at Chardon Square Collision, was presented to Clarence Harvey. Herelocated from Las Vegas to Cleveland with little more than the clothing on his back and a small amount of money. At 24 years old, Clarence has overcome significant challenges, including being homeless as a teen. He initially lived in an Airbnb before moving into a rented attic room. He does not own a vehicle and needed reliable transportation. Clarence plans to begin searching for an apartment within the next year. With workforce support, he secured employment at a local mortgage company and has since been promoted to Loan Servicing Administrator. This refurbished vehicle from the NABC Recycled Rides® program will provide Clarence with the stability and independence he needs to maintain and grow in his career, pursue additional opportunities and fully rebuild his life. Reliable transportation is the next step in helping him move toward long-term self-sufficiency and success.
GEICO, a Level One partner of the National Auto Body Council®, has donated more than 1,000 vehicles to people and organizations through NABC Recycled Rides®, making it the largest car donor partner of NABC Recycled Rides®.
Chardon Square Collision, an I-CAR Gold Class shop, offers comprehensive accident repair services that will meet your satisfaction. Chardon Square Collision is a member of the CollisionRight Network.
Additional partners in this presentation include: PPG, Interstate Towing, Classic Wholesale Parts, Chardon Tire and Brake, LKQ, ISSE Tire Sock, Enterprise, Copart, Advanced Remarketing Services and Cars for Charity
NABC Recycled Rides® is a unique program in which businesses representing all facets of the collision repair industry team up to repair and donate vehicles to individuals and families in need of reliable transportation. Since the inception of the NABC Recycled Rides® program in 2007, members of the National Auto Body Council® have donated more than 3,750 vehicles valued at some $67 million.
ABOUT THE NATIONAL AUTO BODY COUNCIL®
The National Auto Body Council® is the premier organization of collision industry partners dedicated to strategic networking opportunities that positively change lives in the communities we serve. The collaborative membership of the National Auto Body Council® has gifted more than 3,750 vehicles valued at more than $67 million and provided extrication opportunities for some 7,000 First Responders in communities around the country through NABC Recycled Rides® and NABC First Responder Emergency Extrication (F.R.E.E.™). That effort equates to a 4:1 ROI in dollar value delivered from NABC® membership dollars.
The NABC Changing and Saving Lives Foundation, a 501c3 organization, is committed to the goal of driving change for veterans, military members, first responders and families in need, while harnessing the power of the collective membership of the collision repair industry to positively impact communities where we live and work. As demand for NABC® programs like NABC Recycled Rides® and NABC F.R.E.E.™ grows, so do the needs for resources to manage these important programs. Being able to pursue grants, gifts and donations allows NABC to expand these programs to serve those in need and help communities where we live and work. For more information, visit www.NationalautoBodyCouncil.org.
About CollisionRight
Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, CollisionRight provides state-of-the-art collision repair services at 225 corporate-owned locations across 11 states: Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. Their team of more than 1,650 collision repair professionals puts more than 100,000 vehicles back on the road each year with a single priority in mind: Getting you back to GO. Every location operates under an established brand that has earned the trust of its local community through decades of delivering complete customer satisfaction and convenience. For more information about CollisionRight, or to contact your neighborhood collision repair shop, please visit www.CollisionRight.com.
About Chardon Square Collision
Located in Chardon, Ohio, Chardon Square Collision has proudly served the Northeast Ohio community with expert collision repair services since 1981. From minor dents and dings to major collision damage, their experienced technicians use advanced equipment and manufacturer-approved repair processes to restore vehicles to their original condition. As part of the CollisionRight network, the team is committed to providing a seamless customer experience, offering transparent estimates, working directly with insurance providers, and guiding customers through every step of the repair process. Known for high-quality workmanship and trusted service, Chardon Square Collision is dedicated to getting drivers safely back on the road.