CIF rallying to support industry flood victims of Hurricane Harvey

The CIF Board of Trustees has assembled a committee that will organize and facilitate the relief efforts. Michael Quinn has been appointed chair of this committee.  "Michael led the industry's relief efforts for Hurricane Katrina, as well as chaired other industry-wide charitable projects like Recycled Rides and the First Responder Emergency Extrication programs," says Kelly Broderick, CIF Vice Chair and Vice President of Sales & Marketing with Dedoes Industries LLC. "We couldn't have selected a better person to lead the Harvey efforts." Within the last 48 hours donations have started coming in from shops, individuals and companies including:  CCC Information Services, Mitchell International and Parts Trader.  We encourage others within the industry to support our efforts and donate.  EVERY dollar counts and will help your fellow industry professionals!   Donations can be made via our website (http://www.collisionindustryfoundation.org), and no donation amount is too small. Technicians who received assistance after Hurricane Katrina (2006) "We encourage all industry professionals to reach deep and make tax deductible donations to CIF so we can help those in need," stated William Shaw, CIF chair and Director of Business Development US & Canada, PPG Automotive Refinish. "Please join us in sending our thoughts and prayers to those impacted by Hurricane Harvey. It's time to roll up our collective sleeves and help our brothers and sisters in Texas and Louisiana." To donate to the Hurricane Harvey Disaster Relief Fund or apply for assistance please visit http://www.collisionindustryfoundation.org, or contact us directly at Email: [email protected] or Phone  Toll Free (855) 424- 3243 - Direct (804) 427-6982.  CIF is utilizing all donations for emergency living and/or tool replacement expenses. About CIF: The Collision Industry Foundation is a 501(c)3 charitable foundation dedicated to raising, managing and donating funds while fulfilling the philanthropic goals and needs of the collision industry and the communities they serve.  More information is available at http://www.collisionindustryfoundation.org