On Wednesday, August 31, 2022, a deserving Twin Cities veteran will experience a life-changing event – the presentation of a vehicle to provide him independence, and the ability to work and take care of his family – thanks to the National Auto Body Council Recycled Rides program, along with car donor Allstate and CARSTAR Apple Valley.
The presentation will be held as part of the grand opening festivities at CARSTAR Apple Valley, located at 6904 145th W., Apple Valley, MN 55124
Who
NABC Recycled Rides program, along with:
- Vehicle donor Allstate
- Collision repair partner CARSTAR Apple Valley
- A deserving veteran selected by Airmen & Family Readiness Program
What
NABC, Allstate and CARSTAR Apple Valley will present a 2016 Kia Forte to Joko Bryant, a U.S. Air Force veteran. Bryant works part-time and drives for Lyft in a friend’s car when possible but cannot obtain full-time work without reliable transportation. The gift of a vehicle will allow him to get a job and continue his path to independence.
NABC Recycled Rides is a unique program in which businesses representing all facets of the collision repair industry team up to repair and donate vehicles to individuals and families in need of reliable transportation. Since the inception of the NABC Recycled Rides program in 2007, members of the National Auto Body Council have donated nearly 3,000 vehicles valued at some $42 million.
Additional partners in the NABC Recycled Rides presentation include 1-800 Charity Cars, LKQ, Barnett Kia, Discount Tire, AutoZone, Dick’s Valley Service, and Towing, Precision Tune, and Smart Express.
Where
CARSTAR Apple Valley
6904 145th W.
Apple Valley, MN 55124
When
Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at 1 p.m. CT
Media opportunities
Media members will have an opportunity to cover the unveiling of the car and presentation to the recipient, as well as interview the recipient and representatives from the insurance partner and the repair partner.
