HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. — State Farm Insurance Company contributed a total of $50,000 to support the efforts of the I-CAR Education Foundation and show support to the collision repair industry through the Education Foundation’s programs and services. “The generosity of State Farm Insurance Company will allow us to continue marketing current programs, products and services, and to develop new materials to attract youth into the collision repair industry. We appreciate having the resources to continue marketing programs like PACE+ST3 and the Industry Training Alliance, which allow participating career and technical schools and colleges to offer their students a head start in the collision repair industry,” says I-CAR Education Foundation Executive Director, Ron Ray. “Their continued support shows their commitment to the collision industry and their confidence in the I-CAR Education Foundation. Collision repair facilities will receive the long-term benefits from their generosity.” Chris Evans, State Farm Claim Consultant, P&C Claims says, "Once again, State Farm is pleased to support the I-CAR Education Foundation and feel that our contributions go directly to improving thecollision industry. It’s important that we all work towardattracting quality entry-level candidates and assist in preparing them for careers in the collision industry. State Farm is proud to affiliate with and support such a worthy organization." The I-CAR Education Foundation, founded in 1991, is a not-for-profit organization; its IRS 501(c)(3) status allows it to accept grants and donations from government agencies, individuals and businesses.
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