Welcome to the Changing and Saving Lives Foundation®, supporting the National Auto Body Council®.
The Changing and Saving Lives Foundation®, a 501(c)3 organization, was founded in 2023 to provide support and assistance to families in need, military members, veterans and first responders. We deliver this through programs such as NABC Recycled Rides® and NABC First Responder Emergency Extrication (F.R.E.E.™). In 2024, we have, through these programs, presented more than 250 vehicles to families, veterans and military members in need of reliable transportation and provided life-saving education on vehicle rescue techniques to more than 1,500 first responders.
Featured Video: Army vet receives life-changing gift. Here’s how it came about
“KISSIMMEE, Fla. – A U.S. Army veteran whose daughter has special medical needs received a life-changing gift on Thursday.
The donation of a fully refurbished vehicle to replace the family’s unrepairable car was presented at Falcons Fire Golf Club.
Pacita Marks served her country in the U.S. Army for 12 years, and her 20-year-old car fell into disrepair last year.
Since then, Marks has depended on rideshares for her and her daughter’s frequent medical appointments, as well as for groceries and other needs.” – WKMG ClickOrlando
What’s New
Join the National Auto Body Council® for the 2025 NABC® SEMA Celebration
LAS VEGAS, NV (November 5, 2025) – On Wednesday, November 5, seven deserving Las Vegas area veterans, individuals, and families in need experienced a life-changing event – the presentation of a vehicle to provide them independence and the ability to work and take care of their families – thanks to the National Auto Body Council Recycled Rides® program along with our car donors and repair partners.
NABC® Announces Revamp of NABC Recycled Rides® for Schools Program to Provide Hands-on Learning Opportunity for Technical Students
PORT CHARLOTTE, FL (October 30, 2025) – The National Auto Body Council announced today a major relaunch for the NABC Recycled Rides for Schools program, which has provided technical and trade students with hands-on repair experience and the pride of giving back to those in need in their community.
NABC® to Host Three Changing and Saving Lives Foundation® Golf Events in 2026
PORT CHARLOTTE, FL (October 30, 2025) — The National Auto Body Council® announced it will host three golf events in 2026 through the Changing and Saving Lives Foundation®, making sponsorship and golf donations tax-deductible for companies and participants. It also will continue to offer the popular full-season sponsorship program, making it more affordable and more efficient to be a partner in the NABC® golf and gala events.
Join Our Cause
As demand for NABC® programs like NABC® Recycled Rides® and NABC® F.R.E.E.™ grows, so do the needs for resources to manage these important programs. The Changing and Saving Lives Foundation® allows us to pursue grants, gifts and donations, which enables us to expand these programs to serve those in need and help communities where we live and work. We hope you will join our cause to serve families in need, military members, veterans and first responders in communities like yours throughout the U.S.