About Us
a leading nonprofit organization in the collision repair industry
committed to strengthening individuals, schools, and communities
OUR MISSION
Support collision repair educational programs, schools, and students to create qualified, entry-level employees and connect them with an array of career opportunities.
Who we are
The Collision Repair Education Foundation is a leading nonprofit organization that serves the collision repair industry by committing to the strength and growth of individuals, schools, and communities across the country. We are passionate about connecting, collaborating, and supporting this industry like no other, and we do this by empowering young individuals, instructors, schools, and the industry overall with inspiring action, impact, and results.
Learn more about how we support students, schools, and getting involved.
HOW WE CAN HELP
The Collision Repair Education Foundation provides support to students, schools, instructors, individuals, and parents all looking to thrive in today’s innovative and growing collision repair industry. We provide direct support to students and schools by providing scholarships, grants, tools, and resources.
Our purpose is to remove financial barriers to education; promote opportunities for a diverse workforce; and reward dedication, achievement, and passion for their trade.
OUR VISION
A collision industry with a sufficient number of qualified, properly trained, and immediately productive entry-level employees to meet current and future Industry needs.
CREF believes in the power of collaborated industry support, connection, and the endless opportunities that lie in the collision repair industry. As a non-profit organization, we rely on donations so that we can seize every opportunity to empower and grow the next generation. Your donation truly helps.
meet the BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Meet the passionate and dedicated team that is driven to make a difference in the collision repair industry.
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2025 CREF COmmitments
Outreach and involvement to share the benefits of collision education
Provide needed supplies and enable schools to keep up with technology
Connect employers to CREF pipeline (Schools and Students)
Support workforce development and foster essential career readiness skills for students
Remove barriers of entry to increase student success in collision programs
SOCIALIZE with CREF
Have you had the chance to visit our social media platforms?
The collision repair industry needs awareness in the United States. We want to be a major contributor to this and our outreach strategies include social media, email marketing, blogs, live events, and distributing educational materials and video resources. All designed to inspire anyone considering a collision industry opportunity or career.
Financial transparency
funding received
Financial Expenses
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