The USAA Foundation donates $10,000 to CREF

June 20, 2013
Collision Repair Education Foundation uses money to give scholarships to aspiring autobody technicians.

The USAA Foundation, Inc., a non-profit organization, contributed $10,000 to the Collision Repair Education Foundation, exhibiting its dedication to the future of the collision industry. The USAA Foundation, Inc.'s contribution benefits the entire industry as this enhances the Education Foundation's ability to offer grants and scholarships to career and technical schools and colleges and the students attending these schools. By increasing educational opportunities for these students, who are tomorrow's industry professionals, the future will be brighter for all involved.

The $10,000 gift from The USAA Foundation, Inc. will support the Education Foundation's Collision Repair Education Campaign fund which allows the Foundation to provide its annual student scholarships, school grants and the annual Ultimate Collision Education Makeover $50,000 school grant.

Collision Repair Education Foundation executive director Clark Plucinski noted, "On behalf of the Board of Trustees, staff and the secondary and post-secondary collision school programs that the Education Foundation supports across the country, we would like to thank The USAA Foundation, Inc. for their annual contribution and allowing us the opportunity to support the collision industry's future professionals." 

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