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		<title>Mooning Over Artemis II &#124; We&#8217;re All One People</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 13:52:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>We are absolute superfans of everything from floating Nutella to pigtails framed by out-of-this-world space pics! Artemis II and her crew are an admirable blend of competency, humility, and pure joy. The best of humans doing something extraordinary. With splashdown now a happy success, it&#8217;s time to revel in the wonder of what has just [&#8230;]</p>
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<p>We are absolute superfans of everything from floating Nutella to pigtails framed by out-of-this-world space pics! Artemis II and her crew are an admirable blend of competency, humility, and pure joy. The best of humans doing something extraordinary. With splashdown now a happy success, it&#8217;s time to revel in the wonder of what has just been accomplished.</p>



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<h2>How Artemis II and her crew inspire</h2>



<p>As I write these few words about inspiring humans, I&#8217;m getting a little education on how the Artemis II crew is to be transported from their craft to the medical bay. They&#8217;re about to fill their lungs with Earth air once again. Feet firmly planted on our little orb, they&#8217;ll turn their attention toward helping their bodies readjust to the pull of gravity. </p>



<p>The crew is comprised of Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover and Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen (Oh, Canada!). If you&#8217;re like me, you&#8217;ve likely been a bit taken up with the many messages that have been beamed down to us from journey. Messages of integrity, togetherness, compassion, and achievement. </p>



<p>Waiting hopefully-expectantly for them to safely poke their noses out into Earth&#8217;s sea air feels like we&#8217;re, somehow, all connected by those messages.</p>



<h3>Messages like&#8230;</h3>



<p>Koch: &#8220;We will explore. We will build.&#8221; She goes on, &#8220;We will build ships. We will visit again.&#8221; Then, &#8220;We will construct science outposts. We will drive rovers.&#8221; And, &#8220;We will do radio astronomy. We will found companies.&#8221; Finally, &#8220;We will bolster industry. We will inspire. But <strong>ultimately, we will always choose Earth. We will always choose each other</strong>.&#8221;</p>



<p>Then, Glover: &#8220;Trust us, you look amazing, you look beautiful. <strong>And from up here, you also look like one thing. Homo sapiens, all of us, no matter where you&#8217;re from or what you look like, we&#8217;re all one people.</strong>&#8220;</p>



<p>Hansen: &#8220;As we surpass the furthest distance humans have ever traveled from planet Earth, we do so in honoring the extraordinary efforts and feats of our predecessors in human space exploration. We will continue our journey even further into space before Mother Earth succeeds in pulling us back to everything that we hold dear. But <strong>we most importantly choose this moment to challenge this generation and the next to make sure this record is not long-lived</strong>.&#8221;</p>



<p>And lastly, Wiseman: &#8220;No matter how long we look at this, our brains are not processing this image in front of us. It is absolutely spectacular, surreal. I know there’s no adjectives. I’m going to need to invent some new ones to describe what we are looking at out this window.&#8221;</p>



<h2>Our global community and reaching for the stars</h2>



<p>The Artemis II mission is, these intrepid explorers have often noted, the outcome of ingenuity and effort be hundreds of people. People working together in concert, across nations. Then putting ingenuity and effort into inspirational execution.</p>



<p>(As I write, mission control has taken the microphone. In the background you can hear the cacophony of humanity working, waiting, expecting, and thinking ahead. Furthermore, even as they await the transport of The Four via army transport helicopters to med support, mission control is already talking about missions yet to come!)</p>



<p>Artemis missions &#8220;to the moon and beyond&#8221; will be the effort of women and men around the world.</p>



<h2>Beyond Artemis II</h2>



<p>Jubilation has just broken out at mission control as the first crew member emerged from Integrity. The rousing and inspiring success of this mission will compel the NASA program forward for decades to come.</p>



<p>Our Canadian representative on board, Jeremy Hansen, has proven to be a joyful sage at every grip of the mic. Leading up to departure, and in flight, his commentary has been both playful and evocative. Instructing us to &#8220;live in our integrity,&#8221; he often notes the Anishinaabe seven sacred teachings (<strong>respect, love, courage, honesty, wisdom, humility, truth</strong>) that are represented on his flight patch. </p>



<p>These are values we can all lean into, hey? These are the values that pulse through humanity &#8212; the very best of who we are in individually, and in community. The very best of who we can be even while our feet are firmly planted on terra firma. Hansen&#8217;s gentle challenge to himself, then to his children, and out beyond to all of us, is to live deeply into the best of who we all can be. A sage call to lovingkindness that resounds, now, to the moon and back.</p>
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		<title>Easter Month &#124; From Faithful to Fanciful</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 07:33:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Easter weekend is here! What is this long weekend about for you? From religious traditions to community collaborations, this month has it all. April: a basket full of everything Easter to Earth Day What does your Easter weekend have you tuckin&#8217; into? This might be all about family&#8230;avoiding them, or enjoying their company in quantity! [&#8230;]</p>
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<p>Easter weekend is here! What is this long weekend about for you? From religious traditions to community collaborations, this month has it all.</p>



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<h2>April: a basket full of everything Easter to Earth Day</h2>



<p>What does your Easter weekend have you tuckin&#8217; into? This might be all about family&#8230;avoiding them, or enjoying their company in quantity! Perhaps you&#8217;re equal parts floppy ears and floppy slippers? This might be a weekend of honouring deeply held religious practices. It could be a scrabble for hidden bunnies and eggs, offering permission to dive into the chocolate like it&#8217;s your full-time job!</p>



<p>The month honours the Easter holiday in so many ways. What we aren&#8217;t as familiar with as the many other causes and cares represented early in Spring. I happen to be writing this on National Cat Lady Day, for example! Here are just a few of the &#8220;awareness&#8221; markers recognized this month:</p>



<p>#HelpHopeBloom | #DaffodilMonth</p>



<p>Earth Month! 🌎💚🌱</p>



<p>#ParkinsonAwarenessMonth</p>



<p>Autism Acceptance Month♾️🌈🧩</p>



<p>#OrganAndTissueDonationAwarenessMonth |#BeADonorMonth</p>



<p>Child Abuse Prevention Month💙💙💙</p>



<p>#SexualAssaultAwarenessMonth</p>



<h2>When Spring is in the air</h2>



<p>There&#8217;s something about this time of year that invites fresh starts and boundless possibility. For some faith traditions, Easter is a reminder of hope. For the commercial world, it&#8217;s certainly an opportunity to splash a whole lot of everything-is-gonna-be-okay pastel from wall to wall! </p>



<p>If you&#8217;re feeling the pull of warmer air and softer earth, you might even be getting the bug to scrub out the corners. Clearing out the closets and sweeping out the garage feel a bit more do-able right around this time of year.</p>



<p>Keep your local charities in mind as you free-up your own living space? Your local critter shelters may be just the right spot for your old blankets and sheets. Clothing donations can be a real boon for charities supporting women in crisis. Thinking of putting in a garden this Spring? Plant an extra row! Give that produce to your foodbank or food shed. </p>



<p>And, of course, if you have an unused, unwanted vehicle taking up space in the yard, the garage, or the driveway, we&#8217;re your one-stop spot for turning four wheels into valuable donation dollars for your charity of choice! </p>



<p>Here&#8217;s to you finding hope, lightness-of-step, and a human kindness cause that helps you feel the newness and promise of Spring!</p>
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		<title>Spring Cleaning &#124; From Closet to Carport</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Have you got the bug already? That not-so-quiet chittering in the back of your mind that&#8217;s rallying the cry to clean out the cupboards, dust out the corners, and organize the garage? Spring cleaning is top of mind as we settle in with our first Spring snow storm in Alberta. Spring Cleaning &#8212; Gettin&#8217; it [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Have you got the bug already? That not-so-quiet chittering in the back of your mind that&#8217;s rallying the cry to clean out the cupboards, dust out the corners, and organize the garage? Spring cleaning is top of mind as we settle in with our first Spring snow storm in Alberta.<span id="more-2140"></span></p>
<h2>Spring Cleaning &#8212; Gettin&#8217; it done around the house</h2>
<p>Companies abound to help with our&nbsp;many tasks as cleaning and organizational gurus blog, Youtube, and publish books on how we can get a little peace of mind by sorting through the sock drawer.</p>
<p>If you&#8217;re looking for a start to your own Spring cleaning venture, <a href="http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/home/organizing/tips/g212/room-decluttering-secrets/?">Good Housekeeping</a> can give you a nudge in the right direction in almost every corner of your home.</p>
<h2>Your &#8220;second home&#8221; | Spring cleaning tips for your car</h2>
<p>What about outside the four walls of the house? You spend so much time chauffeuring, commuting, and connecting with loved ones in your home-on-wheels, and&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wheels.ca/guides/spring-clean-your-car-5-easy-tips-to-get-your-car-spring-ready/">Wheels.ca can help with the how-tos</a> of getting that home away from home in top shape for the season.</p>
<h2>&#8216;Ready to do more than just clean the stuff you have?</h2>
<p>If you&#8217;re ready to clear the driveway altogether, or just need an unused vehicle removed from the garage, consider donating to one of Canada&#8217;s far-reaching charities. Your &#8220;junk&#8221; really can become another person&#8217;s treasure, and we&#8217;re here to help with the clean-up!</p>
<p>We make this bit of spring cleaning simple, cheerful, and free.</p>
<p>First, get a quick start by clicking the red button below. It will take you to our donation form. Just a few minutes and you&#8217;ll be on your way to a free tow. &#8216;Looking for human connection? Call us at 1-877-250-4904 where you&#8217;ll have the chance to talk with a funny, savvy, caring human!</p>
<p>Then, just wait for your phone to ring. That will be the tow agent calling to arrange tow timing that suits you best.</p>
<p>Finally, watch your inbox. The tax receipt from your charity of choice will land there once we have processed payment for your donated vehicle.</p>
<p>Wherever possible, we re-sell donated vehicles (as-is, to the highest bidder). Where needed, we recycle them. Either way, your chosen charity (you really can choose ANY Canadian charity!) will receive the net proceeds from the processing of your donated van, truck, SUV, car, or motorcycle.</p>
<p>Spring cleaning with a generous flare! We can&#8217;t wait to serve you well&#8230;<br />
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 07:24:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Mental health issues directly and indirectly affect all Canadians. Your car, van, SUV, truck, or motorcycle donation will help! Fast facts &#124; The Canadian Mental Health Association breaks it down Mental health and mental illness: what is the difference? Illness and health are often used interchangeably, but they are not the same thing. “Mental health” [&#8230;]</p>
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<p>Mental health issues directly and indirectly affect all Canadians. Your car, van, SUV, truck, or motorcycle donation will help!</p>
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<h2>Fast facts | The Canadian Mental Health Association breaks it down</h2>



<p><strong>Mental health and mental illness: what is the difference?</strong></p>



<ul><li>Illness and health are often used interchangeably, but they are not the same thing.</li><li>“Mental health” is a concept similar to “physical health”: it refers to a state of well-being. It includes our emotions, feelings of connection to others, our thoughts and feelings, and being able to manage life’s highs and lows.</li><li>The presence or absence of a mental illness is not a predictor of being healthy mentally; someone&nbsp;<em>without</em>&nbsp;a mental illness could have poor mental health, just as a person&nbsp;<em>with</em>&nbsp;a mental illness could have excellent mental health.</li></ul>



<p>Read <a href="https://cmha.ca/brochure/fast-facts-about-mental-illness/#.WW0YLojyvIU">more on the CMHA website</a>!</p>



<h2>What does this have to do with me?</h2>



<p>It has really only been in my lifetime that we have started talking openly about this aspect of our wellbeing. If you are a little older, you may well remember a time when feelings simply were not discussed. Maintaining composure and bottling things up were signs of strength. We have moved beyond that, now. There is a growing permission to name what is true for all of us: we are resilient; we are vulnerable. </p>



<p>Our emotional and processing health needs the same attention we might give a tummy ache, a broken leg, or a migraine. Minding our emotions and overall wellbeing is as important as taking care of our cardiovascular system. </p>



<p>In wobbly times like these, turning attention inward is important. We are learning to take care of our self &#8212; maybe with some of the same compassion we are quick to offer each other!</p>



<h2>How can I help my loved ones?</h2>



<p>And that compassion that you so readily turn toward your friends and family is important. Do you need to tag in some extra support? Here are a few of the charities that we work alongside through vehicle donation:</p>



<p>Your local chapter of the CMHA</p>



<p>Breaking Free Foundation</p>



<p>Crisis Intervention &amp; Suicide Prevention Centre of BC</p>



<p>Horizons For Youth</p>



<p>Kids Help Phone</p>



<p>Mental Health Foundation</p>



<p>Sunshine Therapy Dogs</p>



<p><a href="https://donatecar.ca/org/admin/charity.php?a=charity&amp;id=1667" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a>Umbrella Society for Addictions &amp; Mental Health</p>



<p>Westman Mental Wellness &amp; Suicide Prevention</p>



<p>Your local Distress Centre</p>



<h2>How you can help your mental health charity today</h2>



<p>Perhaps you would like to give the cause you love a little extra back up? The charities named above are <a href="https://donatecar.ca/vehicle-donation-charities/">just a few &#8212; your car, you choice</a>! You can gift your vehicle to ANY Canadian charity. Aid the work of the cause you love by donating your car, truck, van, SUV, or motorcycle. Re-sold or recycled, it will bring a valuable donation. <strong>The tow is always free. </strong>Moreover, you will receive a tax receipt from your charity, too!</p>



<p>Not quite ready to donate? Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter! There you will get an overall feel for how we care for each other and our charities. This is a caring community, here to serve you.</p>


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		<pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 02:01:23 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Special days like Rock Your Socks (World Down Syndrome Day), International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, and International Day of Forests &#8212; all of which are happening right now &#8212; inspire us to lend a hand, lend support, and do our part to drive change. March is a month chalk-a-block with special days! [&#8230;]</p>
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<p>Special days like Rock Your Socks (World Down Syndrome Day), International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, and International Day of Forests &#8212; all of which are happening right now &#8212; inspire us to lend a hand, lend support, and do our part to drive change.</p>



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<h2>March is a month chalk-a-block with special days!</h2>



<p>We&#8217;ll name just a few of March&#8217;s drive change special days. In a month that has so very many, opting to hone in on just three came down to choosing one day (today!).</p>



<p>Have you heard the call to <strong>Rock Your Socks?</strong> Every year, <strong>World Down Syndrome Day</strong> is an invitation to join communities around the globe in promoting awareness, inclusion, and understanding. It&#8217;s about uplifting the unique strengths and contributions of people with Down Syndrome. We are all made stronger when we honour and support individuals with diverse abilities. We advocate for a community where everyone belongs, participates, and thrives. This is a celebratory day where supportive folx are invited to &#8220;rock your socks&#8221; (by wearing your most fabulous, fancy, funny pair) and choose to include!</p>



<h3>International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination</h3>



<p>&#8220;While much progress has been made, Indigenous peoples, and racialized and religious minority communities in Canada continue to face racism and discrimination every day. This day serves as a call to action for individuals, organizations, and all levels of government to actively work to eliminate all forms of racial discrimination, injustice, systemic racism and hate. Re-committing efforts, to ensure all people are respected and have equal access and opportunity to be safe and to succeed.&#8221; (<a href="https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/programs/federal-anti-racism-secretariat/international-day-elimination-racial-discrimination.html">Government of Canada</a>)</p>



<h3>International Day of Forests</h3>



<p><a href="https://treecanada.ca/article/celebrate-international-day-of-forests/">Tree Canada</a> (one of our receiving charities) notes, &#8220;Today we celebrate <a href="https://www.un.org/en/observances/forests-and-trees-day" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">International Day of Forests</a>, a day where people across the globe commemorate and raise awareness of the importance of all types of forests.</p>



<p>This year’s theme – Forests and health – reminds us to appreciate forests, both urban and rural, for the benefits they offer our health.</p>



<p>Did you know? Trees help us live longer, healthier lives. Exposure to nature reduces stress, speeds healing, and helps improve mental health. Research shows that walking through a forest for just 15 minutes can lower symptoms of anxiety and depression and boost positive moods.&#8221;</p>



<h2>3 inspiring reminders, 1 simple way to drive change</h2>



<p>While March 21st may have played out as just a regular ol&#8217; day for most of us here in Canada, it also serves as a reminder that there are unique needs in our amazing country. You and I can deploy our human kindness superpower and drive change for any one of the three special areas named here. Or, we can choose from literally thousands of other needs that would be most helped by our individual efforts.</p>



<p>For us here at Donate a Car, we&#8217;ve honed a compassionate and practical method to drive change. It&#8217;s all in the name! Every donated car, truck, motorcycle, SUV, or van counts. Every donation dollar that results from the re-sale or recycling of unused/unwanted makes a difference!</p>



<p>Passionate about trees? Donate for conservation!</p>



<p>Moved by issues of racism, exclusion, bullying, or marginalization? Or, we might say, moved by issues of <strong>equality, inclusion, diversity, and dignity</strong>? Your charity of choice is ready to put your donation dollars to exceptional work.</p>



<h3>It really is this easy to drive change!</h3>



<p>There are just three steps to donating a vehicle: </p>



<ol><li>Fill in <a href="https://donatecar.ca/org/donate.php">an online form</a> (This takes less than 10 minutes.)</li><li>Sit back and wait for the phone to ring (It&#8217;s your tow agent call to set up your free tow!)</li><li>Finally, watch your in box (That&#8217;s where your tax receipt will land after your vehicle is re-sold or recycled.)</li></ol>



<p>There&#8217;s not cost to you. Your charity of choice will pay $0.00. They won&#8217;t have to lift a finger. Even the tax receipt process will be looked after for them by <a href="https://canadahelps.org/">CanadaHelps</a>.</p>



<p>You. Me. Together we are making a difference. One vehicle at a time.</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Vehicle donor stories are as funny, fabulous, and heart-warming as the donors themselves. Everyone who opts to give in this way has a personal reason for their generosity. It may be as simple as the need to clear out the garage; it is often about honouring the human, or cause, they care most about. Donor [&#8230;]</p>
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<p>Vehicle donor stories are as funny, fabulous, and heart-warming as the donors themselves. Everyone who opts to give in this way has a personal reason for their generosity. It may be as simple as the need to clear out the garage; it is often about honouring the human, or cause, they care most about.</p>



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<h2>Donor stories reflect the personality of Canadian generosity</h2>



<p>Gary donated his Toyota Tercel for <strong>The Knowledge Network</strong>:</p>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>&#8220;The donation experience was easy and expeditious. Your timely and clear emails made the process straight forward so there was no need to talk to your staff.<br><br>Taylor, the SMC tow man, was absolutely great. He phoned immediately and appeared exactly between 10 and 12 AM on the designated day. He was friendly, helpful, and sympathetic to our loss of a car that never quit over 26 years. As he drove away, he must have seen that we were taking pictures, and a brawny arm waved good-bye from the driver’s window. He turned a hapless accident into a rather sweet experience. Thanks all around.&#8221;</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<p>We raised $821.50 for the <strong>Canadian Red Cross </strong>when Jean donated her VW Tiguan. It was important to her that we know,</p>



<p>&#8220;A myriad of issues: Engine light is on &#8211; it&#8217;s apparently to do with the environmental filtering; the shocks have cracks in them, still work, but might need replacing soon; the airbag light has been on for a while; the clock spring appears to be broken &#8211; none of the steering electronics work, including the horn; there is significant rust forming on the driver&#8217;s side door; the windshield has a small chip/crack where a rock flew into it; the rear windshield wiper has broken off; given the valuation, the repairs would cost more than the car is worth.</p>



<p>IT CAN BE DRIVEN AT PRESENT, so long as the battery gets a jump. But with no working horn, I don&#8217;t think it is technically road-worthy. Note: I&#8217;m also donating the summer tires (which are in the backseat). The winter tires are on the car.&#8221;</p>



<h2>Short and to-the-point donor stories</h2>



<p>&#8220;We would rather donate it than fix it.&#8221; 2014 Ford F-150 for the <strong>Down Syndrome Resource Foundation</strong></p>



<p>&#8220;I want my donation to go to the <strong>Indian Residential School Survivors Society</strong>.&#8221; This 2010 Toyota Yaris donor&#8217;s charity choice was story in itself. They were the IRSSS&#8217;s first vehicle donor. Thanks to their gift we were able to add the charity to our own drop-down list.</p>



<p>&#8220;I was in the process of rebuilding it as it is a vintage vehicle. The engine turns over beautifully and all the parts are there.&#8221; This donor&#8217;s 1958 Cadillac Seville was auctioned for the <strong>Action Coalition on Human Trafficking Alberta Association</strong>.</p>



<p>A Suzuki Grand Vitara donor for <strong>Habitat for Humanity</strong> donor noted, &#8220;Very happy to have helped.&#8221; And help she did! Her vehicle was auctioned for a <strong>$2030.87 donation</strong>!</p>



<h2>Long(er) and full-of-heart donor stories</h2>



<p>&#8220;Dear Donate a Car Canada:<br>The towing gentleman was wonderful!! Very understanding and helpful. He<br>showed great consideration and care attaching her to the tow truck.<br>He also allowed my brother &amp; I to say our goodbyes.<br>He understood my feelings of sadness of letting go of a vehicle which has<br>been an important part of my life.<br>Good vehicles are easy to find but when you find a great vehicle it becomes<br>a part of you. She was a member of my family.<br>He is a wonderful, thoughtful man. Please thank him for me.<br>I am thankful for Donate A Car Canada as I know &#8220;Subbie&#8221; is going to a<br>great cause.<br>It is comforting to know the proceeds are going to the Cancer Society.<br>Thank you all from the bottom of my heart. God Bless you all.&#8221; ~ 2008 Subaru Forester donor for the <strong>Canadian Cancer Society</strong></p>



<p>Then, a 2012 Hyundai Genesis Sedan wrote,</p>



<p>&#8220;The Genesis is in good condition. No mechanical issues, good visual condition, no rust showing.</p>



<p>As mentioned, the car has been sitting a while and battery is dead. It might start with a boost, but unlikely given the time.</p>



<p>I also include a complete set of snow tires on rims. Tires (Michelin) somewhat worn down, but still useful.</p>



<p>The tires currently on are all seasons and in great shape. </p>



<p>I maintained it very well over the years. There are no mechanical issues, and there is no rust. It has just been sitting for a while. It just needs another battery if it does not boost.</p>



<p>I would certainly hope that it can be sold at auction.&#8221; </p>



<p>And sold at auction it was! The donation outcome? A whopping $5357.90 for the <strong>Canadian Institute for Advancements in Mental Health!</strong></p>



<h2>It&#8217;s time to add your very own donor story</h2>



<p>Follow us on our socials (we&#8217;re on Face Book and Instagram) to connect with the hundreds of happy vehicle donors there. Better yet? Donate a car, truck, van, SUV, or motorcycle today! The tow is free, and you&#8217;ll receive a tax receipt for the net proceeds of the re-sale or recycle of your vehicle.</p>



<p>We&#8217;re a click or a call (1-877-250-4904) away and we can&#8217;t wait to work with you on behalf of the charity you love!</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>From scrappers to sweet rides, Hyundai Accents, Tucsons, Sonatas, and Santa Fes are rolling in donation dollars for hundreds of Canadian charities! Donated Hyundai models raise thousands of dollars for charity Just a few minutes ago I had the happy experience of engaging a Hyundai Tucson donor. Her trusty and beloved ol&#8217; girl is ready [&#8230;]</p>
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<h2>Donated Hyundai models raise thousands of dollars for charity</h2>



<p>Just a few minutes ago I had the happy experience of engaging a Hyundai Tucson donor. Her trusty and beloved ol&#8217; girl is ready to come off the road. The donor is having a hard time letting her go, but she&#8217;s excited to be donating to her charity of choice. In this case, she&#8217;s giving to a human rights organization.</p>



<p>We&#8217;re working on a Santa Fe donation for a hospital foundation, too. An Accent donation is going to Ronald McDonald House Charities this month end. The Canadian Red Cross will see the proceeds from a Sonata donation drive on up shortly, and an Elantra will benefit the ALS Society. </p>



<h2>Every car counts!</h2>



<p>Re-sale ready vehicles are a boon for charities coast to coast. Whenever possible, our cooperating agents re-sell donated vehicles to the highest bidder. Vehicles are sold as-is (no repairs are done on the vehicles prior to sale).</p>



<p>If your Hyundai is rusted out and ready for crushing, no problem! We&#8217;ll process your vehicle for recycling.</p>



<p>Either way, the net proceeds can go to ANY Canadian charity. You can simply choose one from our drop down <a href="https://donatecar.ca/org/donate.php">list on your donation form</a>. &#8216;Still not sure about who to gift? Pop over to <a href="http://www.canadahelps.org">CanadaHelps! </a></p>



<p>Remember: <strong>the tow is always free!</strong></p>



<h2>Does the charity get the Hyundai? Or just the money from the sale?</h2>



<p>Donate a Car Canada facilitates the sale of all donated vehicles. As mentioned, this is done by either recycling or re-selling the cars, trucks, vans, and motorcycles. Boats and RVs are occasionally processed through auction as well! The net proceeds from those sales are sent right off to each donor’s chosen charity.</p>



<p><strong>For the charity to manage this process for themselves would be costly and cumbersome. From paperwork to towing to processing, a LOT goes into managing a donated vehicle. We take care of all of the details</strong> so the charity can just keep doing what it already does best: fulfilling its mission within your community, your world. CanadaHelps has a part in this, too. In addition to tending the possibility of donation to Canada&#8217;s thousands of charities, they also facilitate the tax receipt process for donated vehicles. Yet another effort spared your charity of choice!</p>



<p>Ready to donate? It&#8217;s simple, quick, and free. And hoping for exceptional customer care from real, live humans? You&#8217;ll receive 5 star treatment here. All day. Every day. </p>



<p>We&#8217;re ready to see your donation form! Need more information? Call us at 1-877-250-4904, Monday &#8211; Friday. Hyundai (or Honda&#8230;Ford&#8230;Dodge&#8230;Tesla&#8230;) ready to roll? We&#8217;ve got you covered!</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Feeling a little overwhelmed by it all? Noticing that you are actively looking for ways to live the simple life because everything everywhere just feels nutso? In some ways, that&#8217;s harder than we imagine. On the other hand, it can be much easier than we think! Streamlining the simple life one donor at a time [&#8230;]</p>
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<p>Feeling a little overwhelmed by it all? Noticing that you are actively looking for ways to live the simple life because everything everywhere just feels nutso? In some ways, that&#8217;s harder than we imagine. On the other hand, it can be much easier than we think!</p>



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<h2>Streamlining the simple life one donor at a time</h2>



<p>A 2006 Ford Escape donor recently reminded us of the value of seeking out the simple life:</p>



<p>&#8220;I had this car for 6 years, difficult for me to part with it now, just<br>difficult to continue paying insurance and find a place to park. This car<br>has taken me to many places without breaking down, truly appreciated the<br>service I received.&#8221;</p>



<p>Letting go of a beloved vehicle is not easy. It can be emotional. Some donors say that it&#8217;s like losing a member of the family. </p>



<p>And, sometimes letting go of a complicating factor in full and overwhelming lives brings a sigh of relief.  This is made so much easier when you know that the letting go will aid a good cause.</p>



<p>Our Ford Escape donor added a layer of goodness to his gift by naming a charity that was new to us! He chose <a href="https://lifewater.ca/">Life Water</a> as his charity of choice. In no time, we had the charity set up and ready to receive donations from future vehicle donors! </p>



<p>ps: <strong>We help charities live the simple life, too! There are no costs or tasks for the charity in this process. From donation to tax receipt, the charity is looked after. </strong></p>



<h2>Why donate instead of selling privately?</h2>



<p>Another comment we have been hearing from donors for our twenty years in vehicle donation support? <strong>&#8220;I was going to sell it privately, but&#8230;&#8221;:</strong></p>



<p>But I just don&#8217;t have time to spend on this right now. Life is so busy!</p>



<p>But it is such a hassle to deal with tire-kickers! There are so few interested buyers and so many wasted hours spent on cranks.</p>



<p>But I&#8217;m settling out the rest of the estate. I just needed one thing to be easy, painless.</p>



<p>But I really just want to do something good for the charity I love!</p>



<p>Like our Ford Escape donor, they know something about balancing the stresses of life and the wish to live a simple, generous life.</p>



<h2>The simple life made a little simpler &#8211; one free tow at a time</h2>



<p>Every donated vehicle is assessed for either re-sale or recycle. The effort is to re-sell whenever possible; we endeavor to raise the highest donation possible for the donor&#8217;s charity of choice. This ensures the strongest tax receipt for the donor, too! While we do not typically see Blue/Black Book values on our re-sales, we do see strong monetary returns that reflect the spread in the used vehicle market at the time of donation. </p>



<p>One of ways we ensure simplicity, speed, and no-cost support is fabulous agent care. Donors receive a call to arrange tow support within 48 hours of the time of donation. Then, having set up a time convenient to the donor, they provide free tow support. </p>



<p>If you take a peep at our socials and Google Reviews you&#8217;ll see the relief and gratitude this inspires!</p>



<p>If you&#8217;re looking for one thing to be quick, easy, and free in your life, we&#8217;re here to make it happen. We can&#8217;t wait to see <a href="https://donatecar.ca/org/donate.php">your vehicle submission</a>!</p>
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<h2>Paralympics in the spotlight</h2>



<p>Last night was a late night: I stayed up to watch Canada and the U.S. reach for gold in women&#8217;s hockey! There is something truly joyful in cheering for those who have worked hard at what they love. Happily, the thrill of witnessing excellence in sport is just a few days in. There is so much more to come in the weeks ahead!</p>



<p>The <a href="https://paralympic.ca/beijing-2022">Canadian Paralympic Committee</a> reports that the games will run from &#8220;March 6 to 15 March 2026 and feature six sports – Para alpine skiing, Para biathlon, Para cross-country skiing, Para ice hockey, Para snowboarding, wheelchair curling.&#8221; </p>



<p>They go on to say that we could have as many as 600 athletes and up to 79 medal events! Visit the CPC website to learn how, &#8220;Paralympic athletes are world-class competitors.&#8221; They have &#8220;&#8230;remarkable stories that can make an impact on people of all ages. Paralympic sport is truly super exciting to watch and follow.&#8221;</p>



<h2>Cheer the team, care close to home</h2>



<p>I am writing this from the comfort of my own couch. In fact, I am barely an armchair athlete, let alone a <em>real </em>athlete! Maybe you can relate? </p>



<p>I am aware of &#8220;abilities&#8221; and &#8220;disabilities&#8221; in a different way when an Olympic torchlight shines on Canadians. My work history includes some years spent in respite care (in homes, and in the school system). During those years I worked with children and adults with diverse in strengths and abilities. I have some small understanding of what it takes for our differently abled athletes to get where they are. Competition on a world stage is a playful reminder. Let&#8217;s cheer and support our fellows for whom everyday life is made more complicated by unique challenges.</p>



<p>Canada is home to <strong>charities whose aim it is to ensure accessibility. They work for equality, and inclusion for all Canadians. </strong>To that end, these are community-focused works. Some are working in our schools. Many are passionate about ensuring opportunities in work and sports. </p>



<p>While we cheer the wins and losses of athletes in Beijing this winter, we can support those our athletes represent here at home. </p>



<h2>Giving where <em>you </em>care</h2>



<p>Your car, truck, van, SUV, or motorcycle can help. An unused, unwanted, and in-the-way car turns into big dollars for charity here at Donate a Car! </p>



<p>A quick definition for clarity on who&#8217;s who (from <a href="https://www.specialolympics.ca/british-columbia/news/special-olympics-paralympics-olympics-whats-difference#:~:text=Special%20Olympics%20is%20solely%20for,four%20years%20in%20their%20sport.">one of our charities, Special Olympics BC</a>):</p>



<p>&#8220;Special Olympics is solely for athletes with intellectual disabilities. The&nbsp;<strong>Paralympics focus more on physical disabilities</strong>. The Olympics and Paralympics are about elite competition and specialization&#8230;&#8221;</p>



<p><strong>Our wish here is simply to bring our attention to our country&#8217;s athletes and to all people who are differently abled. </strong>That said, are you looking for a charity that is focused on athletics? Look no further! Or, if you prefer to give to a work with a different focus, no problem. Either way, consider <a href="https://donatecar.ca/vehicle-donation-charities/">one of these groups as your charity of choice</a>:</p>



<p>Cerebral Palsy Alberta</p>



<p>Canadian Cerebral Palsy Sports Association (CCPSA)</p>



<p>Cerebral Palsy Association of Manitoba</p>



<p>Christian Horizons</p>



<p>CNIB</p>



<p>Connected In Motion</p>



<p>Developmental Disabilities Resource Centre of Calgary</p>



<p>Edmonton Down Syndrome Society</p>



<p>Elves Special Needs Society</p>



<p>Halton Down Syndrome Association</p>



<p>Inclusion Foothills</p>



<p>March of Dimes Canada</p>



<p>Lower Mainland Down Syndrome Society (LMDSS)</p>



<p>Renfrew Educational Services Society</p>



<p>Special Olympics Calgary</p>



<p>Special Olympics British Columbia Society</p>



<p>Spinal Cord Injury BC</p>



<p>Special Olympics Society of Nova Scotia</p>



<p>Special Olympics Ontario</p>



<p>Saskatchewan Cerebral Palsy Association Inc.</p>



<p>Special Olympics Saskatchewan</p>



<p>Thunder Bay Therapeutic Riding Association</p>



<p>Ups and Downs &#8211; Calgary Down Syndrome Association</p>



<p>Variety &#8211; The Children&#8217;s Charity of BC</p>



<p>Voice of Albertans with Disabilities</p>



<p>Wheelchair Basketball Canada</p>



<p>Winnifred Stewart Foundation</p>



<p>YMCA-YWCA of the National Capital Region</p>



<h2>We&#8217;re ready to roll when you are</h2>



<p>Our online form takes less than 10 minutes to fill out, if you are ready to go ahead. Donations move along at the pace that suits you best. It is standard for a car to go from &#8220;donated&#8221; to picked-up within 3 &#8211; 5 business days. So, if you have a car that needs to get out of the drive way, we can help in a hurry! </p>



<p>We make estate donations easy, too. This can be a gentle way for an executor or Power of Attorney to care for a loved one. </p>



<p>Not only that, business owners find this process quick and efficient. &#8216;Need to move old fleet or business vehicles? We can tackle the details and move the units so you don&#8217;t have to.</p>



<p>Keep this creative sort of human kindness in mind as you settle into the couch to watch <em>your </em>favourite Olympic sport this winter! Better yet, fill in your donation form while watching your athletes go for gold! We&#8217;re one click away&#8230;</p>



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<p>Habitat for Humanity Canada and Donate a Car Canada have been collaborating since 2014! DYK you can donate your unused vehicle for any Canadian chapter? Re-sale and recycle ready vehicles all make a big difference. We&#8217;re working on <strong>seven active donations</strong> at the time of this writing!</p>



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<h2>Help raise a roof with Habitat for Humanity</h2>



<p><a href="https://habitat.ca/en">Habitat for Humanity Canada</a> has been on the leading edge of actively addressing housing security for decades. They envision a world where everyone has a safe place to live.  They bring people together to build homes, communities, and hope.</p>



<p>&#8220;<a href="https://habitat.ca/en/housing">Unfortunately, for too many Canadians, that right is not realized. Canada is in an affordable housing crisis and too many people across the country do not have the homes they need.</a>&#8220;</p>



<h2>Habitat for Humanity and your donation-ready vehicle</h2>



<p>Donate a Car Canada has been serving various H4H branches since 2014. Our early relationship was with the Quebec, Kingston/Limestone, and Victoria branches. Edmonton signed on next, and many other regions followed! Most recently, Sunshine Coast jumped on board!</p>



<p>These various chapters have seen thousands of donation dollars through vehicle donors whose concern is housing insecurity and equity. <strong>The Sarnia-Lambton region has received over $40,000.00 </strong>in car donations through the years! Others have a smaller showing, but we know there are many more vehicles rolling their way in good time.</p>



<h2>Happening in real time!</h2>



<p>Cars for homes are being donated as we speak! As I write, we are working on 2 Honda donations for Habitat. A Toyota, Chevy, Lincoln, BMW, and Mini Cooper are all in the works, too. BC and Ontario H4H chapters will be the surprised recipients this month end. </p>



<p>Giving this way is simple, prompt, and free &#8212; for donor and charity alike. We manage the process from submission form to pick-up to tax receipt (through <a href="https://canadahelps.org/">CanadaHelps</a>). So, your local H4H branch need do nothing but sit back and wait for your donation dollars to drive right up!</p>



<p>If housing security is your cause of choice, we&#8217;re here to help! We&#8217;re a click, a call (1-877-250-4904), or <a href="https://donatecar.ca/org/donate.php">a submission form</a> away. We can&#8217;t wait to work alongside you in turning your vehicle into valuable donation dollars for Habitat for Humanity!</p>
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