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NORCROSS, Ga. –– Fifty-four collision centers across the United States and Canada will share the gift of transportation with 60 deserving families and members of their communities during the 10th annual AkzoNobel Acoat selected National Benevolence Program to be held Dec. 8-15.
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.
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 and once 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 Web site at www.acoatna.com.
