The National Auto Body Council (NABC), along with Allstate and Gerber Collision & Glass, recently donated a refurbished vehicle to a deserving Florida mom as part of the NABC’s Recycled Rides program. Allstate donated the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox, and the expert technicians of Gerber Collision & Glass fully refurbished it and presented it to Carrie Ashby.\n\nAshby’s story is one of perseverance and determination that has resulted in a significant change in the trajectory of her life. Ashby suffered from an abusive home life and in a relationship and is doing everything she can to be a productive member of society and a good mother to her child. In the last five years, she has overcome addiction and, through the LifeWorks training at Jobs Partnership, has learned job skills that have helped her progress from part-time employment to full-time and to saving money and owning a home. The gift of reliable transportation is the next step toward ensuring that Ashby can continue rebuilding her life with her son and build upon all her hard work and progress.\n\nAshby was nominated for the Recycled Rides program by Jobs Partnership, an organization that assists the unemployed, underemployed or those seeking a better life, breaking down roadblocks to employment and a life-changing career through career coaching, skill development and training.\n\n“I can’t believe how beautiful this car is,” said Ashby. “Having GPS will be amazing. It is going to be so different from taking the bus, and ride sharing. Thank you to the NABC, Allstate who donated the car, the technicians at Gerber Collision who worked on the car, and everyone who was so generous with gift cards and gas cards and car care products to keep it looking as nice as it does now. I am beyond grateful.”\n\nAllstate is a Level One member of the NABC and is one of the largest donors of vehicles to the Recycled Rides program, having donated more than 300 cars.\n\nGerber Collision & Glass, also a Level One member of the NABC, was founded in 1937 as a single glass and trim shop, and has grown to be one of the largest auto collision and glass repair companies in North America. \n\nAdditional partners in the presentation included O’Reilly’s Auto Parts; Larry Allen Enterprises; Mobile Auto Solutions; Advanced Remarketing Services; Cars for Charity; Enterprise; and Copart.\n\nFor more information on Recycled Rides, click here.

NABC Donates Recycled Ride to Deserving Florida Mom

The National Auto Body Council (NABC), along with Allstate and Gerber Collision & Glass, donated a refurbished 2020 Chevrolet Equinox to Florida mother Carrie Ashby as part of the NABC’s Recycled Rides program. The vehicle, restored by Gerber technicians, aims to support Ashby’s efforts to rebuild her life after overcoming addiction and achieving employment stability. The program, which partners with organizations like Jobs Partnership, provides transportation assistance to individuals in need.