Can I donate my RV to charity?

Here at Donate a Car Canada we evaluate each vehicle on its own merits. Motorhome/RV/boat donations are no different. With winter on its way, you might be preparing your holiday vehicle for storage. This coming spring you may start wondering about upgrading or selling our recreational vehicle. The answer to the question of donation becomes important.

The shortest answer we can offer:

Yes! If your RV is in a condition to be re-sold you can most certainly donate it for your Canadian charity of choice.

No, not if the vehicle is recycle-ready. We do not have any agents in Canada that will support end-of-the-road process for trailers, motorhomes, or boats.

Why would I donate my RV?

Recreational vehicle donation being contingent on re-sale means that it will be sold as-is to the highest bidder. This can happen either through auction, or via other re-sale agents. Because bids can be strong, donation outcomes really climb!

Consider these outcomes for charities across Canada:

The Scott Mission received a whopping $43,828.50 donation thanks to L.C.’s donated Coachman Leprechaun!

$2,737.93 was sent to Habitat for Humanity Okanagan thanks to B.R.’s Holiday Endeavor donation.

B.T. chose the Knowledge Network Corporation for his Majestic Motorhome donation, raising $5,914.30 for the charity!

And just a few years ago (this one bears bringing up even though it didn’t happen this calendar year), the True Patriot Love Foundation received a gift of $26,200.00 thanks to J.W.’s Jayco Motorhome donation!

Call to see if your RV is a Yes

Donate a Car Canada RV donations have raised thousands of dollars for humane societies, health-related groups, and children’s charities. These outcomes have ranged from $250.00 to close to $45,000.00!

If you’re not sure what status we’d assign your vehicle, call in to 1-877-250-4904. We’re here to help!

Here’s why we get a little picky

Why does an RV need to be driveable and in condition to be re-sold? We have auction houses and re-sale agents across Canada that can expose your holiday vehicle to their buyer bases. For a unit that’s ready to get out on the open highway (or water), bids can be a great benefit to your charity!

Why can we not accept it should the RV be ready for recycling? The reason our agents do not support this process is due to the construction of these units. Wood and fiberglass are costly to break down and cannot be recycled on site. Moreover, the lack of saleable metal and mechanical parts means there is little of reclaimable value in them at their end-of-life.

How the “Yes!” works

We do take auction-ready motorhomes/RVs/boats through the spring and summer. Wintertime is a no-go, so the months ahead are when you can start considering this option for next spring. We simply won’t find buyers for these unique units in the off season.

The best time to auction a motorhome is between the months of May and August. Most auction lots are open to the elements. Vehicles are subject to winter weather while trying to find a buyer during winter months, so our agents will always suggest you keep it in storage until spring.

Wait until spring in order to donate that sale-ready holiday vehicle. Your charity of choice will be the one to benefit!

In order to avoid high processing costs and potential losses we will ask that your RV be dropped off at our nearest drop-off location. Not possible? Check with us! Our agents work very hard to ensure rewarding donation experiences. They’re going to do all they can to help you out if a drop off isn’t possible for you.

But what about the free tow you promise?

This is another of the quirky answers to, “Can I donate my RV?” While we do offer free towing for almost all vehicles, some unique vehicles pose unique challenges for our agents and the costs of transport can eat up a  portion of the net proceeds. This affects what we’re able to send your  chosen charity. So, in the case of your holiday vehicle, we do check on the possibility of drop off first.

Is this the year you turn your unused/unwanted RV into a cash donation for your Canadian charity of choice? We are excited to serve you!

Click on the button below to complete a donation form. This will allow you to give us the details on your unique vehicle. We will quickly respond with direction regarding our ability to support your process. No time to do the online form? Give us a call, Monday – Friday, 9:00 – 5:00 MST, @ 1-877-250-4904. We’d love to help you and your charity of choice!

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Food banks, critter care, cancer, and kids — dozens of charities are being served through Calgary car donation!

Calgary car donation is mostly about generosity of heart…and maybe just a bit about clearing out the driveway!

Looking to donate a car in Alberta? Here’s how…

You have come to the right place if you’re looking into Calgary car donation. Donate a Car Canada has been serving Alberta charities for over 20 years. Your charity of choice (you read that right: YOU choose the charity!) will never pay a penny for this care. And for you? Well, it just doesn’t get any easier:

1. Click below, or call (1-877-250-4904)
2. Fill in the information form (this is where you’ll choose your charity, too)
3. Take a call from the towing agent and hand over the car, truck, van, SUV, or motorcycle

Leave the rest to our crew here at Donate a Car!

How do I select my charity?

When you fill in your vehicle information form you will easily see our drop-down list of charities. It is very long list! In fact, we have had some donors tell us that they end up delaying their donation just so that they can take a little extra time to choose carefully.

If you would like to explore charity options before you get started, our charities page can help. Another option? Spend some time on the CanadaHelps website. Their list of Canadian charities is vast — and we are able to serve them all!

Settling an estate (or setting up your own)? Learn more about that, too!

‘Need a little list to get your giving juices flowing? Here are just a few of the beautiful local works you can gift your unused/unwanted vehicle for:

Is Calgary car donation really worth it?

Absolutely! Calgary car, truck, SUV, van, and motorcycle donors raise thousands of dollars for Canadian causes each year. Your four-wheeled junker can make such a difference! A car in working order? Well…read on…

Whenever we can, we have our agents re-sell donated vehicles. This ensures that the charity can receive a gift of thousands of dollars if the car has that kind of value.

We may recycle your car: this results in a flat-rate donation determined by what our agent will pay for the vehicle. This can earn your charity hundreds of dollars.

Whatever your cause, we are here to serve. You are just a click or a call (1-877-250-4904) away from getting your own Calgary car donation rolling!

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Nothing says it better than a multi-vehicle hospice donor

It is not unusual, having had a gratifying, efficient, and generous donation experience, for donors to come back again and again. One Alberta social services company is an example of the satisfaction of donating many vehicles over time.

When the support services entity originally found us, they had four (4!) company vehicles to donate. They gifted an entire fleet of five Dodge Caravans over a four month period!

Although it was a fleet, each minivan was assessed on its own merit. Some were re-sale ready; some needed to come off the road. Donations ranging from $500.00 to $716.12 were raised for each one!

With over 80,000 Canadian charities to choose from, the agency could have selected anyone to gift. Their charity of choice? Pilgrims Hospice Society was the grateful recipient.

But wait! They weren’t done giving, yet!

Not much later we found ourselves working on yet another grief support donation from this social services crew! Hospice Calgary Society will be receiving their proceeds from that minivan donation shortly.

Porsche Boxter earns $3,635.05 for donor’s hospice of choice!

G.S. is another generous multi-vehicle donor. She came to our program with Hill House Hospice top-of-heart. She topped her list of three cars with her Porsche Boxter. Humming along and ready for auction, this unique donation was a special gift, to be sure!

Second on her list was a 1990 Nissan gifted in honour of her late husband. It, too, was sale ready and earned another $1,318.35 for the charity.

Her third gift for HHH was a Kawasaki Ninja motorcycle! It rolled through auction for a $513.35 addition to G.S.’s caring contributions.

Supporting experts in grief companioning

While grief is common to us all, offering grief support is something special indeed. Death care and the depth of creativity, compassion, and good humour practiced by staff and volunteers in these spaces is laudable.

It is exciting to see vehicle donors committed to ensuring end-of-life care (for patients and families alike) across Canada.

Here is a short list of some of the grief support charities you can choose from for your own gift:

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               Bethell Foundation

               Heartland Moosejaw

               Campbell River

               Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association

               Canuck Place Children’s

               Carefor Cornwall

               Comox Valley

               Delta Society

               Desert Valley

               Dorothy Ley

               Dundas County

               Evergreen

               Greater Trail

               Hill House

               Home Hospice North Lanark

               Hospice Calgary Society

               Hospice Huntsville

Lisaard and Innisfree

               Hospice Huronia           

               Hospice of Waterloo Region

Nipissing Serenity

               Hospice Renfrew Inc.                 

               Hospice Wellington                            

               North Okanagan                        

               Oceanside Society

               Olds and District Society        

               Peace Arch Society

               Penticton & District Society

               Pilgrims

               Red Deer Society

               The Hospice of Windsor & Essex County Inc.   

               Victoria Hospice Society

Extending legacy, tending story: every car counts

We have the happy privilege of working alongside Canadian vehicle donors in countless personal circumstances. If you are considering donating a vehicle for hospice, we understand this may be because you have personal connection to the depth of loving care they provide.

It is our effort to extend that kind of support through this giving option. If you arrive to our program with a grief story (often folx are planning their own estate, or settling an estate for a loved one), you will be met with spacious compassion. You will also be met with efficiency and a simple process.

You will not be asked for unnecessary documentation.

There will be no press for details. You will not be required to tell a story you do not wish to tell…yet again.

There will, however, be clear instruction and communication. Things will move along as quickly (or as slowly) as you wish. And your gift will go exactly where you wish it to. We welcome your call (1-877-250-4904) or your online submission form. And we look forward to serving you in your generous effort to give back to your community!

The easy-peasy 1-2-3

There are just a few steps between your area hospice receiving your donation and the clearing of your driveway. First, fill in an online donation form. This will take less than 10 minutes. Then, wait for your tow agent to call and set up your free tow. Finally, watch your inbox. Your tax receipt will be at hand!

Thank you for your consideration of this giving option. It will be our joy to work alongside you in extending legacy in this unique way.

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Good vibe donors

Sometimes a donor and their story just get us right in the feels in a special way. Anna and her donated Fiat are one of those combinations! As so many donors do, she came to us with the facts. And, as her process evolved, more and more of her generosity of heart emerged. Bit-by-bit her history of giving and volunteering became apparent — as did her delightful sense of humour!

Oh, the difference one (beloved) donated Fiat can make

“Knowing that Abbey Cat Adoptions will benefit thanks to your auction process makes giving up my car a whole lot easier.” When Anna filled in the form for her donated Fiat she had a sense of just how much the car meant to her,

“(My) attachment may be even a little stronger than for some other folks, as the little Fiat is my first car (I bought it later in life, when moving from Toronto to Durham Region for a few years). But that said, my attachment to organic earthlings, particularly cats, is stronger. I’m so happy that ‘Lola”s sale will benefit Abbey Cats >^^<“

And sweet little Lola did, indeed, make a difference for Abbey Cat Adoptions!

Donated Fiat sent to auction

When a vehicle is donated (for ANY charity in Canada!), it is either re-sold, or recycled.

Vehicle donation begins with a few vehicle notes. Make, model, mileage, and overall condition count. When Anna donated her Fiat, she ticked all of the right boxes for us.

“I got the summer tires put on today and the techs informed me that the car needs to have the alignment done. I’d determined in November, after getting the winter tires put on and spending $3K on fuel induction service, replacing front brake pads and rotors, having the brake system flushed, and 4-wheel alignment, that I would donate the car this spring. I do not have the means for continued bi-annual repair/replacement expenses. Had I chosen to do the alignment and oil change, the car would have been fine. The engine and battery are fine. The car does have a 3-year-old dent / scrape above the rear passenger seat wheel, but the dent / scrape has never rusted. The hood has an odd kind of whitish ring that has been there for several years, perhaps from too much time in the sun?”

Helpful notes on cars like Anna’s Fiat ensure that Donate a Car Canada can properly assess the donated vehicle as saleable, or recycle ready.

Lola was auction ready all the way!

Sale day!

Most vehicle donations skip along at a speedy pace. It is not unusual for the tow truck to arrive within just a day or two of your submission online! That free tow gets things rolling quickly.

When a vehicle is recycled things continue at that pace. You might see your receipt within just a couple of weeks.

Lola the donated Fiat needed a little more time. She was re-sale ready, and our auction house ensured she was picked up in a timely manner. Our re-sale and auction agents make it their business to shop donated vehicles around until they find the buyer willing to offer the strongest dollar return possible for the vehicle. Anna’s car didn’t find her new home right away. She had to roll through more than one auction sale. But when the right buyer arrived on the scene, they made a strong bid. That meant a hearty donation for Abbey Cat and a proper receipt for Anna!

Feline Imperial Auto Transport to Felinethropist

Lola raised $1006.25 at auction! Anna wrote, “It has been a real pleasure donating my car through Donate A Car Canada! Your personal touch is very much appreciated. Now that it’s all official, I will share with you my official tribute to Lola (see below). Lola and I used to transport Abbey Cats to and from vet appointments, hence the Feline Imperial Auto Transport! Thank you for helping me help kitty cats >^^<“

The ripple effect of one donated Fiat

Anna and Lola so touched the hearts of our little team here at Donate a Car Canada. We love-love-love it when generosity comes in layers like this. Lola and her driver were doing Good for kitty care long before we every met them. Then, as it was time for Anna to make a vehicle change, her beloved little car’s legacy was extended by turning it into donation dollars for the Anna’s charity of choice!

And then there’s the layer of inspiring kindness that comes in the sharing of her story. This just all feels so very true-to-heart Canadian. This is the soul of vehicle donation.

If Anna and Lola have inspired you to share in spreading compassion in this practical way, you are just a click away from your own rewarding vehicle donation experience! First, fill in a donation form. Then, sit back and wait for the phone to ring (it’s your tow agent calling to arrange your free tow). Lastly, watch you inbox for your tax receipt. You can gift any Canadian charity!

We can’t wait to work with you as you add your very own ripple of generosity to Lola’s!

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Support for Canadian seniors comes in all shapes and sizes

Around here, every car counts! One senior-supporting donor knows this better than most: he donated seven (7!!) vehicles in 2025! We’ve noted the LeSabre ($200.00 for the charity), the Pilot ($430.00 donation), and the Colorado (donation TBD). Here are a few more multi-wheeled wonders from the same fellow:

2007 Toyota Sienna (a $550.00 donation)

GMC 2500 4 Wheel Drive ($200.00 gift)

2001 Saturn SC1 (Another $275.00 for the charity)

2011 GMC Acadia (donation TBD)

When you donate a vehicle through Donate a Car Canada, you can choose your charity. ANY registered Canadian charity can be your recipient. Who did our multi-vehicle donor choose? For EVERY donation he made? Seniors Outreach – Kneehill County! Those gifts really add up!

With a mission to, “…enhance the quality of life for Kneehill County seniors and their families by empowering citizens through volunteerism, services, and advocacy,” they are home to exceptional services and programs for seniors in Alberta. This one vehicle donor’s commitment to this demographic in his community is an inspiration! His donation dollars will go a long way to keeping the wheels on the county “bus”.

Legacy building and estate giving

And calling all seniors! I’m one of you, now. Hoooboy, has this season in my life ever snuck up on me! One of the things I’ve recently wrapped up in a tidy bow is my will and estate plan. What a task!

If this is a consideration in the works for you, here’s a reminder to include your vehicle in the process. The individuals (likely people we care deeply about) who will be taking care of the stuff we leave behind will be grateful for our attention to this detail.

You can extend the story of your vehicle by stipulating its donation when you pass away.

Estate vehicle donation is something we tend every day here. The process is simple, quick, and free. For all of the nitty-gritty, give our post, “Estate Vehicle Donation” a read. it will answer all of the questions you didn’t even know you had!

Support for Canadian seniors rollin’ along, year after year

If you currently have an unused or unwanted vehicle that you are ready to donate, you’re a few clicks away from done! Visit CanadaHelps if you are unsure of your charity of choice. Or, take a few minutes to scan through the extensive charity list that you’ll see when you’re working through the online donation form.

The form itself will take less than ten minutes.

Once we have your vehicle particulars we’ll assign you to a transport agent. They will call you to arrange your free tow! This can be timed to suit you perfectly. At process end, after your gift has been disbursed to your chosen charity, you will receive a tax receipt via email.

Simple. Quick. Free!

We can’t wait to work with you in your support for Canadian seniors! And, if you are a senior, we’re delighted to work alongside you in honouring your chosen charity.

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It is becoming more and more prevalent to ensure vehicles are disposed of properly. There is a lot of controversy around carbon footprints. What is left behind when a vehicle is no longer drivable? Moreover, what about the carbon footprint left behind in the manufacturing of our cars and trucks?

Recycling is all about stewardship

The truth of the matter is we need to increase awareness. Let’s take whatever recycling action we can! For us, that means we assist in the proper removal and disposal methods available to us.

We believe Donate A Car Canada has a role and responsibility when a vehicle is submitted for donation. It is our best effort to work with agents across the country that have a similar mindset. We understand that it is a costly process for scrap yards/auto wreckers to engage in. Furthermore, not all agents are in a position to make the recycling transition as of yet.

In the words of the Automotive Recyclers of Canada, “Recyclers purchase end-of-life and accidented vehicles, and ensure that all vehicles are retired in an environmentally sound manner. They spend significant resources to build and maintain facilities specially designed to capture and store harmful materials, keeping them from contaminating soil and groundwater.”

When a vehicle is properly discarded, up to 85% of parts can be recycled for other uses! This typically means recycled steel manufacturing. Proper disposal of gasoline, oil products, or anti-freeze helps! These agents prevent waste from seeping into the ground. That eliminates contamination that can cause harm both to the environment and to the soil long term.

Who is behind the wheel on recycling?

One of our key agents has been instrumental in pursuing and generating change in the industry. As president of the Alberta Automotive Recyclers and Dismantlers Association he helps the cause. He is also on the Board with the Automotive Recyclers of Canada. As you will see in this interview, Steve Cox from Allwest Auto Parts in Edmonton, Alberta, is passionate about his work! See the difference he and his staff are making for our environment and future generations! We are proud to be affiliated with his organization. 

Please visit any one of these websites for more information on environmentally responsible processes for your vehicle:

Automotive Recyclers of Canada

Alberta Automotive Recylers & Dismantlers Association

Automotive Recyclers Association

Ready for a little four-wheeled recycling of your own?

You are less than 10 minutes away from your free tow! Go ahead! Donate your unused or unwanted car, truck, van, or SUV. The charity you love will benefit. Your driveway will be all the happier! And, on top of it all, we will work together to tend our earth.

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.

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Cats, dogs, horses, pigs, wolves…even donkeys! We serve charities

specializing in all sorts of critter care. One BC donor gave her Mazda to one such charity with a happy result!

Cats benefit from trusty SUV

Cats Anonymous is set to receive a strong donation from H.D. She wrote,

SUV runs like a dream – love it and would keep it but I’m living with and taking care of my parents. I use their car to take them to appointments and do the shopping so my car just sits in their driveway!

I rarely took it on the highway. Used mostly for shopping and taking the dogs out to the park! No scratches or dents that I know of and never been involved in an accident of any kind. I bought it brand new and I’ve been the only driver. It has been serviced by Mazda regularly and has only ever had to have tune ups. Nothing has ever gone wrong with it. Extremely reliable!

The angel is in the details

We love hearing our donor’s stories! When you fill in your online donation form you’ll have the chance to give us the particulars. You can see as little, or as much as you like. The more we know, the more accurately we can assign to process.

Our BC donor went on to note,
“Two of the tires have a slow leak so they need fixing or replacing. Also the passenger rear mirror is broken – just the mirror, the casing around it is intact. Oh, the passenger rear brake light cover is broken and needs replacing. The light works fine, so just the red cover needs replacing.”

Just a matter of finding the right buyer

With those helpful details in sight, we assigned H.D’s SUV to our auction house. A little spit ‘n polish and some patience later, and voila! The right buyer rolled through the auction lot and made a sturdy offer.

Cats Anonymous has their gift waiting for them in the mail. If this cause, or any one of the many animal charities we have benefiting here, is your charity of choice, click here:

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Meet the D’Mello Family

A video is worth a thousand words (so three must be worth 3,000?)! Meet the family who has a mission to express their deep gratitude for RMH South Central Ontario:

Welcoming three wee ones into the world came with unexpected challenges for one of the baby girls. The D’Mello family found themselves unexpectedly in need of supports extending far outside of their little crew of six.

Where the journey with RMH South Central Ontario began for D’Mello crew

“As parents of spontaneous triplets (Josie, Chloe & Zoe) and our now 4 year old (Capri), our family faced
unimaginable challenges when one of our daughters, Josie, was diagnosed
with severe Cerebral Palsy.“

“During countless hospital admissions and
extended stays totaling 200+ days, Ronald McDonald House provided us with
far more than just a place to sleep, it gave us comfort, hope, support, and
a sense of normalcy during an incredibly difficult chapter of our lives.

The staff, volunteers, and supporters made us feel welcomed and cared for
every single day. They truly created a home away from home for our family
when we needed it most.”

Dad goes on to say, “The Ronald McDonald House means so much to our family. During one of the
most difficult times in our lives, the House and its incredible staff, volunteers, and supporters made it feel like a true home away from home. We were truly blessed to have had the opportunity to stay there while our
daughter received care.”

A peek at some of Josie’s journey

The family writes, “As a small token of our appreciation, we are honoured to donate our Dodge
Caravan and Toyota Corolla. We hope that its value can help support other
families who may find themselves walking a similar path.“

Why folx like you give like you do

You’re probably ready to set up an RMH car donation right now!

Every vehicle donor that rolls through the Donate a Car Canada program has a story to tell. Often that story is directly connected to why they choose the charity they do. Experiences run through with deep care, worry, and struggle compel donation for charities like Ronald McDonald House, hospital foundations, and other health-based charities.

Committed care for animal welfare, the environment, and human rights are the driving force for many vehicle donors.

A helpful little side note: Have you discovered CanadaHelps, yet? They’re a one-of-a-kind resource for discovering Canadian charities. What does that have to do with your vehicle donation? Well, ANY Canadian charity can receive your gift. So, you can support the cause the is most alive and inspiring for you. We give where we care. You caring in this way matters!

And why we do what we do

That is why we do what we do. Because caring Canadians and their stories matter. Families like the D’Mello crew are the very heart of what we do every day. It’s special for us to be offered a peek into this special family and this part of their ever-deepening story!

Their RMH car donation — X2! — touched our entire staff in one way or another. They are a family who champions gratitude and generosity. In our experience, they are a reflection of something so true of Canadians across the country! The carers who keep charities like Ronald McDonald House operating strong. The donors who help keep the lights on. We’re all in this together!

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Wildfires in Canada | Join the fight

If you find yourself eager to get involved on behalf of your fellow Canadians this fire season, we can help.

Whether your focus of care is all about the people, the critters, or the land, there is a place for your generosity.

Team Rubicon is a “veteran-led humanitarian organization that serves global communities before, during, and after disasters and crises.” In a previous wildfire season, they posted,

🔥 Canada’s on fire, and we need YOUR help! 🔥

Team Rubicon Canada is in the trenches, working tirelessly with local, provincial, and federal emergency management to bring relief to communities impacted by the devastating wildfires. The destruction caused by these infernos is massive, and the long-term consequences will be felt in communities for years to come.

⚠️ We can’t do this alone. We need your support now more than ever. ⚠️

Join us in making a difference for those affected by this unprecedented wildfire season. Together, we can bring hope, relief, and the promise of a brighter future. Donate today.

Fightin’ the fire |When wildfires mean callin’ in the troops

Next, explore these charities to learn how they are boots-on-the-ground (or in the air!) responding to wildfires in Canada:

BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund

Neebing Fire/Rescue Association

Calgary Firefighters Burn Treatment Society

STARS Foundation

Finding mission and caring that resonates with you? Go ahead! Reach out to your charity of choice and learn how you can contribute or volunteer today.

Helping the helpers | Care for first responders when the wildfires are under control

The less visible toll of fire season is the cost to those who are putting their lives on the line. Visit Wounded Warriors to learn a bit about caring for first responders. Find out how you can get involved with their work!

Critter care and Canadian wildfires

Helping the voiceless — that is what our wildlife and animal rescue charities are all about! To help in choosing the recipient for your gift of time or resources, pop over to our Charities Page. Then, search, “Wildlife” to be directed to a list of charities that will include one nearest you. Or, if you prefer, a charity that is supporting directly in an area impacted by wildfires this season.

Search, “Rescue,” or “Animal Rescue,” to be directed to our many such domestic animal/pet supports.

Furthermore, don’t forget to search the SPCA and humane society services in affected areas, too. These shelters are often overwhelmed with an influx of displaced animals. They may need food, bedding, and financial aid to ensure care for vulnerable pets.

People, pets, parks, or prairie — your car can help!

If you have an unused, unwanted motorcycle, van, truck, SUV, or car, this is the time to donate it to help fight Canadian wildfires! We have crews at the ready to serve in every affected province.

Whether your donated vehicle is re-sale ready, or rolling toward retirement, we are excited to come alongside you and your charity!

First, click the big red button below to donate. ‘Prefer to talk to a funny and caring human? Call in to 1-877-250-4904. Then, wait just a day or two to get a call to arrange your free tow. Finally, sit back and wait for your tax receipt to land in your in box!

Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter are a great source of inspiration and motivation. There you will be able to keep up-to-date on our posts showcasing amazing donors and charities in every province in Canada!

Be safe, and be well, All.

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Playing it cool

“Hasn’t been driven in 3 years. May need new gas, oil change.” We couldn’t have known, based on this unassuming, two-sentence description, that B.H. was donating a gem. His Porsche Cayman blew our minds on sale day!

Now, it’s not every day that a unique vehicle like this comes rolling through our program. Every donated vehicle is carefully considered upon application. Some are salvage ready; others are ready to find a new home.

We note year, make and model, as well as mileage on each unit. The overall condition of each vehicle is noted. We rely heavily on the information that the donor provides for this. Whether a car is a clunker or cream of the crop, we are careful to assign it to the process that will bring the highest donation return possible.

And, when a Porsche Cayman cruises in, we take a good long look.

We did not expect the multi-digit donation outcome that would result from this beauty’s sale at auction!

Donor turns his generous attention toward helping fellow Canadians

When you donate a vehicle through Donate a Car Canada you can select any charity in the country as recipient for your gift. You read that right! ANY registered Canadian charity can accept vehicle donations here!

Every now and then a donor will express the “Why!” of their charity of choice.

More often, folx just quietly fill in their donation form. They add a few vehicle notes. Tow particulars are provided. No story or explanation of why they are choosing their charity is offered.

This was the case with B.H.

He simply stated his vehicle details and contact information.

Then, he scrolled through our list of receiving organizations and selected the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul (SSVP). This is a faith-based charity that works to, “practically resolve issues, one neighbour in need at a time, and give voice to the voiceless with love, respect, justice, hope and joy.”

A bit more about the Vincentians

“Founded in 1833, the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul (SSVP) is an international lay organization, united in the mission to serve persons in need. In Canada alone, the SSVP helps more than 350,000 people each year. We provide material support in the form of non-perishable food, clothes, household items and furniture to individuals and families across the country. Whether in their homes, on the street, in shelters, in hospitals or in prison, our work knows no boundaries. The Society also provides assistance to refugees, immigrants, and northern communities.  Our founding activity, still practiced today, is the Home Visit. Through these visits, our members, known as Vincentians, establish personal relationships with persons in need by offering material assistance, as well as friendship and understanding.”

It’s easy to see why B.H. directed his gift toward the society! And, oh what a gift it was!

Rolling that Porsche Cayman through the auction lanes

The Cayman was put up for sale late in May. Buyers were interested, and bids were strong! The Porsche sold well and by the end of June we had received payment and were ready to disburse B.H.’s gift to the society!

The final gift sent off to the charity? $46,215.70 was gifted to facilitate housing, social justice, advocacy, youth support, and special projects!

The as easy as 1-2-3 donation process

You may not have a donation-ready Porsche available to donate at the moment. Understandable! B.H.’s donation was a rarity indeed! But every car counts here at Donate a Car Canada. Every dollar raised through re-sale AND recycling adds up to hundreds and thousands of dollars for charity.

The unused/unwanted vehicle sitting in your driveway is moments away from its free tow.

First, fill in our online donation form. You’ll promptly receive some email communications from us outlining the details of your supporting agent, your donation outcome potential, and the overall process.

Then, sit back and wait for you agent to call you to arrange your free tow.

Finally, watch your inbox for your tax receipt.

It really is that easy. And we would love to work with you on behalf of your charity! Whether your vehicle brings a donation of $46,000.00 or $460.00, it will be a joy to work together for the cause you love.

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