Author: Sandra

Be An Angel – Donate a Car

Posted by Sandra on in Making a Difference
"We only get so many trips around the sun." I heard those words in a recent hit song and it stopped me in my tracks. It's so easy to get caught up in the angst of everyday life – the busyness, the stress, the responsibilities. Why do we allow all the crazy? When it's all said and done so much of it isn't very meaningful anyway. Here at DAC, we know that something as material as your ol' car can make one of those trips around the sun meaningful indeed! Continue reading "Be An Angel – Donate a Car" →

A Jetta, a Sledge Hammer, and KidSport Canada

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A look back at a 2015 vehicle donation adventure!

 

KidSport CanadaWhen Addison Asuchak called in to Donate a Car Canada with an offer to donate his 2001 VW Jetta on behalf of KidSport Canada, we had no idea that we were about to be part of a generous adventure! Continue reading "A Jetta, a Sledge Hammer, and KidSport Canada" →

It Takes A ‘Village’ to Retire Your Ride!

Posted by Sandra on in Knowing the Industry
Retire Your Ride Waaaaaay back in 2011 we passed the 1 billion mark for cars on the planet. That's a lot of:
  • metal
  • rubber
  • glass
  • fabric
  • emissions
  • storage
  • jobs
    • creation/production
    • oil
    • gas
    • repairs
  • progress
  • memories
  • recycling
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Team Work Makes the Dream Work!

Posted by Sandra on in Knowing the Industry
One of the inspiring things about running any company, organization, charity, or even a home? We don't do it alone! Whether we truly recognize it or not. Everything in life intertwines in some way or another, and sometimes it’s easy to forget how much others factor in to our success. Continue reading "Team Work Makes the Dream Work!" →

Which Charities Accept Vehicle Donations?

Posted by Sandra on in Blog, Knowing the Industry, Making a Difference

Have you heard? Canada is home to over 80,000 registered charities! Which charities accept vehicle donations? All of them!

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Donate My Car, My Precious Car?!

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“Donate my car? I taught my kids how to drive in this car. It has so many memories and it has been so good to us, how can we possibly part with it?” These and many other emotions are often voiced to our donor care team when Donate my cara vehicle with sentimental value is donated. It’s no surprise that when a vehicle has been part of the family for many years it can be a bit of a process to let it go. It usually carries with it the hope that someone else will have similar attachment to it, or see the value that it brings because of the memories and service it has provided. Continue reading "Donate My Car, My Precious Car?!" →

Summer Vacation Donation

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Summer vacation and "donation" aren't two ideas you'd immediately connect. One Canadian tour company pairs the two perfectly!

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Our Agents Have Heart: MS Society Receives Unique Gift

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MS Society We think it’s about time you knew some ‘behind-the-scenes’ information about how our agents’ involvement makes a difference for you, our donors! Continue reading "Our Agents Have Heart: MS Society Receives Unique Gift" →