Collision centers across the United States and
Canada will share the gift of transportation
with 25 deserving families and members of their
communities during the 13th annual
AkzoNobel Acoat selected® International
Benevolence Program, held December 12th through
the 23rd.
The Benevolence Program is a community service
endeavor sponsored by AkzoNobel and conducted by
collision repair centers that are members of the
Sikkens Acoat selected program. Its mission is
to generate good will while improving and
promoting the image of the collision repair
industry. Participating collision centers
present refurbished cars to deserving
individuals or organizations during the holiday
season.
“Our Acoat selected members have refurbished and
donated more than 325 cars since 1999,” noted
North American Services Manager Barry Rinehart.
“This program has become even more relevant with
the economic downturn that has impacted so many
in the last few years. The gift of dependable
transportation, that many of us take for
granted, can be the turning point for some to
get their life back on track. We are honored to
be associated with these businesses that ensure
that others can have a better life.”
Each year the collision repair industry comes
across cars that are “written off” by either the
owner or the insurance company. Oftentimes these
are older vehicles that just need some
mechanical and body work to get them road-ready
and perfectly safe to drive. Employees at
participating shops donate their time and labor
to repair the vehicle. Once the vehicle is
reconditioned, shops then work with local
charitable organizations to help them identify
an individual or group that is in need of a
vehicle.
Other gifts such as auto insurance, oil changes,
car washes, grocery store gift cards, clothing,
toys and books are often donated by local
merchants to accompany the car. In these cases,
it is truly a community effort.
The Acoat selected National Benevolence Program
is sponsored by AkzoNobel Coatings Inc., and is
for customers who use its Sikkens brand of
automotive refinish products.
To learn
more, visit the Acoat selected website at www.acoatna.com.
