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For more information about the organization please visit their website - interfaithhousingcoalition.org. |
During the 2009 holiday season Service King Collision Repair Centers’ employees and customers in Dallas/Fort Worth filled 23 boxes overflowing with toys at our collision centers. We are proud to help many local children and families in need at the Interfaith Housing Coalition.
With the help of Interfaith Housing Coalition and The Republic Group, who donated a vehicle, Service King Collision Repair recently delivered a white Dodge Durango to the Okereke family in a ceremony at Service King's West Fort Worth location as part of NABC's Recycled Rides program.
"The vehicle was well received and all of our staff worked hard donating their time repairing the vehicle to make the donation a reality," said Danny McKinley, Service King's vice president of operations. "The Okereke family was extremely grateful and we wish them a great holiday season. Hopefully, having this vehicle will brighten their lives and make it easier for them to accomplish the daily tasks most of us take for granted."
Vendors GreenLeaf Auto Recyclers, LKQ Corp., North Texas Tire, American Auto Salvage, Metro Interiors, English Color and One Stop Mobile Solutions donated parts and materials to refurbish the vehicle.
"The event was a great success," said Linda Hall of Interfaith Housing Coalition. "We're proud to be a part of Recycled Rides. The family is just thrilled to have reliable transportation for their special needs child which has been so challenging on the bus. Service King Collision Repair did a great job getting the vehicle ready."
Over eight Saturdays, from August 29th until November 7, 2009, nearly 200 of Service King’s teammates helped construct a new home for a deserving Dallas family in the Dallas, Fair Park area.
This year marks Service King's second time to participate with Habitat for Humanity. We were a "full-house" sponsor, which means that Service King's golf tournament sponsors and players contributed $65,000, the total amount necessary to build one home from start to finish, including landscaping. This community contribution wouldn't be possible without all of the generous donations from our business partners at this year's golf tournament.
The deserving family put in 400 hours of “sweat equity” and worked alongside the volunteers every weekend. We are honored to help make the dream of home ownership a reality for a local family.
Service King Collision Repair Center's 14th Annual Golf Tournament raised a total of $85,310. From the tournament proceeds, we contributed $65,000 to building a home for the Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity. In addition, $15,000 was donated to the Interfaith Housing Coalition, $2,655 to Teen Contact, and $2,655 to The Ron Springs and Everson Walls Gift For Life Foundation.
The tournament was held at the Dallas Athletic Club in October 2008, and filled both of that facility's courses, selling out well in advance. "With the help of our insurance industry partners, suppliers and friends, the annual golf tournament will help many deserving people in our community this year. We truly appreciate everyone who participated in the tournament and for all of the generous donations," says Jeff McFadden, Service King's Vice President of Sales and Marketing.
