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Collision Repair Education Foundation

5125 Trillium Blvd
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
United States
888-722-3787
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The Collision Repair Education Foundation, founded in 1991, is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to securing donations that support philanthropic and collision repair education activities that promote and enhance career opportunities in the industry.

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Hanna Selzler is a student at Lewis-Clark State in Lewiston, Idaho, and the recipient of the 2021 PPG Foundation Scholarship
Dec. 15, 2021
The collision school programs were eligible to receive these welders by applying for the Education Foundation’s 2013 Ultimate Collision Education Makeover school grant.
March 20, 2014
The grant will provide aluminum repair focused training and technical presentations to high school and college collision school instructors and industry professionals attending...
Feb. 6, 2014
Enterprise’s contribution benefits the entire industry as this enhances the Education Foundation’s ability to offer grants and scholarships to career and technical schools and...
Jan. 29, 2014
The Makeover grant is available to high school and college collision school programs nationwide, with priority going to not-for-profit or public schools.
Jan. 20, 2014
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Over $200,000 in available scholarships and tool grants.
Jan. 14, 2014
Amount of schools that applied breaks records.
June 20, 2013
Sterling Autobody has awarded $27,000 in collision student scholarships and tool grants through the Collision Repair Education Foundation.
May 23, 2013
Winners of the Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes collision student tool grants have been selected and each will receive a primer pack valued at $350 each.
May 22, 2013
The I-CAR Northwest Region has awarded two $1,000 collision student scholarships through the Collision Repair Education Foundation.
May 20, 2013

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Donations to CREF help schools acquire vital tools and equipment, ensuring students gain real-world experience for successful collision repair careers.
Sept. 3, 2025
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Donations to the Collision Repair Education Foundation helps schools provide students with industry-standard training to provide safe and skilled repairs.
Aug. 29, 2025
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CREF’s 2025 Student Scholarships accounted for $181,900 of the funds and nearly $50,000 in tools were distributed via in-kind donations to provide students with high-quality tools...
Aug. 12, 2025
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PPG has renewed its support for Collision Repair Education Foundation to strengthen the industry talent pipeline.
July 10, 2025
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The Collision Repair Education Foundation Benchmark School Awards honor schools that do an outstanding job in educating students in collision repair but need financial assistance to improve their program’s teaching materials and equipment.
The goal of the Benchmark School Awards is to honor schools that have been doing an outstanding job in educating students in collision repair but need some financial assistance...
June 18, 2025
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Cox looks forward to using his passion for cars and many years of experience instructing at I-CAR and the Wesco Group to help drive initiatives that support the next generation...
May 23, 2025
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Brenda Hogen of Parts Trader leads the committee of seven industry professionals to support high school and college collision repair training programs.
April 17, 2025
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Reflect on 2024 with the Collision Repair Education Foundation.
Dec. 30, 2024
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Eckenrode’s promotion comes shortly after the addition of two new members to CREF’s philanthropic family.
June 9, 2023
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The May 15 grand opening of the Chippewa Valley Technical College's Transportation Education Center will also feature a helicopter golf ball drop fundraiser.
March 17, 2023

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Award recipients present their checks from the Collision Repair Education Foundation during the CREF Benchmark Awards Breakfast on Wednesday, Nov. 5, at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas.
The CREF Breakfast paid tribute to Jeff Wilson’s legacy of selfless service and passion for education. CREF awarded $726,000 in grants to collision repair programs across the ...
Nov. 11, 2025
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Ken Cook, an automotive instructor from L.A. County speaks about how he gets students interested in collision repair during the CREF Breakfast event during the SEMA Show in 2024.
Ken Cook, an automotive instructor from L.A. County, shares his teaching experience and style, which got attention from the Collision Repair Education Foundation.
Dec. 23, 2024

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Applications are due March 9.
Jan. 18, 2023
Chicago Pneumatic has supported secondary and post-secondary collision students by providing a student tool grant through the Collision Repair Education Foundation.
May 20, 2013
A $2,000 scholarship and $1,000 tool grant was given out with the Collision Repair Education Foundation.
May 3, 2013
By connecting collision students with businesses, the Collision Repair Education Foundation can continue its ongoing efforts to "fuel the future" of the industry.
April 18, 2013
The funding will allow for four collision student scholarships, which will be given away in May 2013 as part of the $300,000 in awards the Collision Repair Education Foundation...
April 15, 2013
I-CAR donation valued at up to $500,000.
April 11, 2013
Appointment of Russ Hoffbauer to Board of Trustees also announced.
April 5, 2012