NORTHBROOK, Ill., Nov. 10, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- On November 22, Allstate Insurance and Sterling
Autobody hope to brighten the holidays for families and charities
across the country with the donation of 30 newly refurbished
automobiles. The vehicles, which will either be used by the
receiving organization or given to an individual or family in need,
will be provided in partnership with the National Auto Body
Council's (NABC) Recycled Rides Program.
"Our participation in the Recycled Rides Program is an extension
of Allstate's commitment to our local communities. These cars
represent more than a way to get around, but a way to empower
families and charities to accomplish simple tasks impossible
without reliable transportation," said Bill
Daly, Allstate assistant vice president for auto claims.
Each vehicle was painstakingly refurbished by technicians at
Sterling Autobody Centers, who spent significant time and effort to
transform each car inside and out.
"Sterling is extremely proud to be part of the Recycled Rides
program," said Bob Benjamin,
Sterling Autobody Centers vice president of operations. "We believe
it's important to give back to our local communities and Recycled
Rides allows employees to use their time and talents to make a
significant difference in the lives of many."
The Recycled Rides program got its start five years ago
following Hurricane Katrina. The collision repair industry as a
whole responded to the needs of the many displaced individuals by
offering employment, tools, equipment and in some cases, housing.
The collision repair industry has since collaborated on a program
to provide refurbished vehicles to people and organizations in
need. Although the concept was initiated to help victims of
Katrina, it has continued as a national program.
Last year NABC members came together to give away approximately
80 vehicles just before the Thanksgiving holiday. This year, the organization
hopes to nearly double that, with a goal of gifting 150 vehicles to
families and non profit organizations.
The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) is the nation's largest
publicly held personal lines insurer. Widely known through the
"You're In Good Hands With Allstate®" slogan, Allstate is
reinventing protection and retirement to help more than 17 million
households insure what they have today and better prepare for
tomorrow. Consumers access Allstate insurance products (auto, home,
life and retirement) and services through Allstate agencies,
independent agencies, and Allstate exclusive financial
representatives in the U.S. and Canada, as well as via www.allstate.com and
1-800 Allstate®.
Sterling Autobody was founded in 1997 with a mission to redefine
the collision repair experience. With a commitment to providing
safe, high-quality repairs, while returning the car to the customer
as quickly as possible, we developed a unique repair process and
began building our own state-of-the art facilities. In 2001,
Allstate Non-Insurance Holdings purchased Sterling Autobody Centers
to offer consumers the option of a superior automotive claims
experience with guaranteed high-quality repairs. Sterling Autobody
Centers now operates 63 vehicle repair facilities in 16 states,
with a Store Support Center in Natick,
Massachusetts.
SOURCE Allstate Insurance; Sterling Autobody