A Very Merry Clickmas: CREF selected for LKQ Holiday Vote Fundraiser
Toronto, Ontario — The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) was selected as one of the ten participating charities in the LKQ Cares Holiday Vote Fundraiser for this year. Each of the ten charities will automatically receive $50,000 from the LKQ Community Foundation. However, there is an additional $500,000 available for donation. Until December 8, there […]
Promoting Progress: PPG to invest $2 million preparing students for skilled trades in the U.S.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – In a recent press release, PPG announced that it and the PPG Foundation will spend $2 million through 2025 on initiatives that will support future skilled workers in manufacturing and coatings applications, including within the automotive industry. PPG said the investment will build on both existing and new partnerships with local technical […]
Golf ‘till you Drop: CREF golf tournament sold out, ball drop spots still open
Indianapolis, Indiana — If you were disappointed that the Collision Repair Education Foundation’s annual golf tournament is sold out, you may be relieved to hear that the golf ball drop event is still accepting participants, and features 100 percent more helicopters. The ball drop is the showstopper event at every one of CREF’s annual golf […]
Fore-cast for the Future: CREF golf fundraiser generates $100k for industry learning
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) raised $100,000 for students and schools at the foundation’s recent 20th annual golf fundraiser. The sold-out event was held at the Edgewood Country Club in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and co-hosted by PPG Automotive Finishes. Almost 150 sponsors and industry supports attended the event to raise money for […]
Up Fore Grabs: GFS to host Helicopter Ball drop with $2,000 prize
Osseo, Wisconsin — Looking for your chance to win either US$2,000 or a signed jacket from custom car builders the Ringbrothers? Well, you better bust out your wallet and buy up as many golf balls as you can—Global Finishing Solutions (GFS) and the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) have a contest for you! On Wednesday, […]
The Course is Calling: CREF opens registration for annual summer golf fundraiser
Cleveland, Ohio — The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) announced that registration for their annual summer golf fundraiser, co-hosted by PPG Automotive Refinish, is now open. Scheduled for July 13, the fundraiser will take place in the Greater Cleveland area in conjunction with the currently scheduled national industry meetings. The event will be held at […]
Matrix hosts annual Artists 4 Education auction at SEMA
Artists 4 Education features work from artists across the country. Las Vegas, Nevada — November 3, 2014 — Matrix is set to hold its second annual auction, Artists 4 Education, at the 2014 SEMA Show. In support of the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF), the Quest Automotive brand’s fundraising event will feature custom artwork […]
