Pair of Seattle families receive keys to brighter futures

June 20, 2018
Local employees from the three companies worked together as part of the National Auto Body Council’s Recycled Rides program after hearing the stories of U.S. Army veteran Leon Swain and the family of Micah and Cameron Cortez.

A pair of local Seattle families in need are now on the road to brighter futures thanks to a long-awaited helping hand with the gift of two newly refurbished vehicles. The donations came thanks to the volunteer efforts of Service King Collision Repair Centers, GEICO and Enterprise-Rent-a-Car.
 
Local employees from the three companies worked together as part of the National Auto Body Council’s Recycled Rides program after hearing the stories of U.S. Army veteran Leon Swain and the family of Micah and Cameron Cortez. Both families have experienced trials of homelessness and have expressed a great need for more reliable transportation. On Thursday, the Swain and Cortez families were officially presented keys to a 2016 Toyota Corolla and a 2015 Honda Accord as part of a ceremonial presentation at GEICO's Renton office.

“When we heard the stories of these two families, our teammates immediately looked for ways to help,” said Brian Cronk, Service King Market Vice President. “The passion of our teammates to reach out a helping hand and volunteer their time and expertise to get both vehicles ready in time for the presentation represents the true mission of our company to give back. It’s our hope both vehicles make a lasting positive impact for both the Swain and Cortez families.”
 
The two vehicles were donated by GEICO and fully restored to like-new condition by the teammates and technicians at Service King Collision Repair Centers.
 
Swain is a 29-year Army veteran with a family of four. Prior to Thursday’s donation, Swain was in dire need of a reliable vehicle to transport his children to school and himself to his work. His family recently spent four months living out of their previous unreliable vehicle before receiving housing assistance from a local organization.
 
The Cortez family also faced periods of homelessness but recently moved into a rental home in Spokane. Michah Cortez works 12-hour shifts four days a week to provide for his family and their youngest son who has been diagnosed with Bilateral Retinoblastoma, a rare form of eye cancer. The family previously had just one vehicle that they used for both trips to treatment and Micah’s job.
 
Service King, GEICO and Enterprise Rent-a-Car are all longtime partners of the NABC Recycled Rides Program.
 
ABOUT SERVICE KING COLLISION REPAIR CENTERS
Service King Collision Repair Centers®, with more than 40 years of experience in the automotive repair industry, is a leading national operator of comprehensive, high-quality collision repair facilities. The organization is consistently recognized for its commitment to customer satisfaction, quality workmanship and giving back to the industry through innovative training and recruiting initiatives. Service King traces its roots back to Dallas, Texas and founder Eddie Lennox who opened the very first Service King in 1976. Today, Service King operates locations in 24 states across the U.S. For more information and to find a local Service King, visit www.ServiceKing.com and follow Service King news on Facebook and Twitter.​
 
ABOUT GEICO  
GEICO (Government Employees Insurance Company) is a member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies and is the second-largest private passenger auto insurance company in the United States. GEICO, which was founded in 1936, provides millions of auto insurance quotes to U.S. drivers annually. The company is pleased to serve more than 16 million private passenger customers, insuring more than 27 million vehicles (auto & cycle). Using GEICO’s online service center, policyholders can purchase policies, make policy changes, report claims and print insurance ID cards. Policyholders can also connect to GEICO through GEICO Mobile, reach a representative over the phone or visit a GEICO local agent. GEICO also provides insurance quotes on motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), boats, travel trailers and motorhomes (RVs). Coverage for life, homes and apartments is written by non-affiliated insurance companies and is secured through the GEICO Insurance Agency, Inc. Commercial auto insurance and personal umbrella protection are also available. For more information, go to www.geico.com.     

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