This was Service King’s third presentation this year as a part of the National Auto Body Council’s Recycled Rides program.
“Reliable transportation is pivotal in many of our lives and something we easily overlook,” said Chris Abraham, Service King CEO. “We are honored to offer our time, services and resources to assist such a wonderful family. While this vehicle will be a means of reliable transportation, our wish is that it provides long-lasting benefits.”
Youth Villages, a private non-profit organization dedicated to helping emotionally and behaviorally troubled children and their families live successfully, nominated the Ward family to receive the refurbished vehicle. Robert and Brandie Ward and their five children were in attendance Monday to accept the donation.
“We are extremely grateful to be receiving this new van,” said Robert Ward. “Transportation has been a huge burden for our family, and we’re thankful for this gift. Youth Villages has had such an impact on our family, and we’re thankful for all the work they do for our community.”
Youth Villages nominated the Wards after working alongside the family for three years. Robert, a Desert Storm veteran who injured his back on duty, supports his family of seven on disability checks while continuing to surpass doctors’ expectations throughout his recovery.
The vehicle donation comes through MetLife Auto & Home who has been a Recycled Rides partner for four years.
“It is humbling to know that through MetLife Auto & Home’s partnership with the National Auto Body Council we’re able to make a positive difference in a family’s life,” said Richard Ward, Director, MetLife Auto & Home.
The National Auto Body Council has donated more than 800 vehicles through the Recycled Rides program since its inception in 2007.
About Service King Collision Repair Centers
Service King is one of the nation’s largest operators of collision repair facilities, dedicated to offering customers overall superior service experience. Founded more than 38 years ago in Dallas, Texas; Service King is a leader in the collision repair industry, currently serving customers at 191 locations in 20 states. For more information about Service King, visit www.ServiceKing.com. Follow Service King’s news on Facebook, Twitter and official company blog, The Service Advisor.
About Youth Villages
Youth Villages is a private nonprofit organization dedicated to helping emotionally and behaviorally troubled children and their families live successfully. We help more than 22,000 children and families each year from more than 20 states and Washington, D.C. Our Evidentiary Family Restoration™ approach involves intensive work with the child and family, a focus on measuring outcomes, keeping children in the community whenever safely possible, and providing accountability to families and funders. The EFR approach produces lasting success for children with success rates twice that of traditional services at one-third the cost of traditional care.
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