A Houston woman recovering from domestic abuse was presented with a fully refurbished 2019 Nissan Sentra S, transforming her ability to regain independence and support her children. The gift, facilitated by the National Auto Body Council (NABC) Recycled Rides program, was made possible through car donor GEICO and repair partner Crash Champions.
The recipient, nominated by the Fort Bend Women’s Center, has faced significant challenges rebuilding her life.
“The car provided by NABC Recycled Rides will be a pivotal turning point for her,” said Henrietta Mitchell, grants manager at the Fort Bend Women’s Center. “It will enable her not only to securely travel to her job but also to manage school errands for her children, which were previously out of reach due to transportation issues.”
For safety and anonymity, the Women’s Center accepted the vehicle on behalf of the recipient and ensured it reached her securely. The center provides comprehensive support to survivors of domestic violence, including legal assistance, housing resources and access to self-sufficiency tools.
The 2019 Nissan Sentra was fully restored by Crash Champions, whose team members expressed pride in contributing to the project.
“The team and I are so pleased to have been a part of this,” said Kris Worden, general manager of the Crash Champions location responsible for the repairs. “Knowing we are going to make a considerable impact in someone’s life is an awesome thing.”
“The event was a resounding success,” added Eric Casten, director of operations for Crash Champions. “The charity was overwhelmed by the amount of hard work that went into restoring the vehicle. We can’t wait to be a part of another gifting.”
NABC Recycled Rides brings together businesses from across the collision repair industry to repair and donate vehicles to individuals and families in need. Since its inception in 2007, the program has donated more than 3,500 vehicles valued at more than $47 million.
Additional partners in the donation included Pro Tint, Barnette's Detailing, AutoZone, O'Reilly's Auto Parts, Just Wheel Repair, ATE, Gold Team Interiors, City Glass, Advanced Remarketing Services, Cars for Charity, Copart and Enterprise.
