Making a Difference

Safari Donation Benefits Homeless Families

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SafariWe assess each car, van, truck, and SUV donation individually. Sometimes an old clunker that looks like she's ready for the scrap heap will surprise us. One old Safari van did just that! Read more for the happy results for one of our homeless outreach charities. Continue reading "Safari Donation Benefits Homeless Families" →

Goodness

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  GoodnessIf you're visiting this site, you're probably here for one of two reasons: you have a clunker that you really need moved in a hurry! Or, you have a vehicle that you are almost ready to part with and you want to impact a hopeful and courageous cause by seeing the funds shared in the name of Goodness. Continue reading "Goodness" →

’63 Lotus Draws Over $20,000 For Animal Charity

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LotusFrom time to time we have the privilege of seeing a beauty of a collector car come rolling through. Most often, cars of a certain age are recycle ready. They draw reluctant interest from potential buyers. Sometimes we see a show-stopper like this 1963 Lotus Super Seven Series II dream boat! Continue reading "’63 Lotus Draws Over $20,000 For Animal Charity" →

Boys and Girls Club of Durham & Race For Kids

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Boys and Girls Club On Saturday, June 4, 2016 Boys & Girls Club of Durham is inviting you and your team of four to participate in the 5th Annual Capital One"Race for Kids™. Join them in supporting a national campaign to give all kids the opportunity for a bright future. Capital One "Race for Kids™ offers many ways to get involved. Your involvement will make a difference in the lives of boys and girls in our community. Continue reading "Boys and Girls Club of Durham & Race For Kids" →

Double Donation Benefits Cerebral Palsy Charity

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Cerebral Palsy I was talking with one of our hard-working towing agents this morning. After a bit of shop talk, he said, "I love your donors. Every last one of them is so nice." This comes as no surprise to us! One of the proofs? The double-donation generosity we often see. Just recently a Calgary family donated 2 vehicles to their charity of choice! Who received their gifts? The Cerebral Palsy Association in Alberta. Continue reading "Double Donation Benefits Cerebral Palsy Charity" →

Car Restoration Project Nets $1800.00 for Charity

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Car Restoration This cherry red Datsun 240z was a heart-stopper in her prime! My 18 year old son happened to be wandering past while I was working on posting the photos of the ol' girl to our Donate a Car blog, "Wow. That's amazing. When I'm rich I'm going to drive a cool car like that!" If car restoration is your thing, then a vehicle like this is your dream come true, too! Continue reading "Car Restoration Project Nets $1800.00 for Charity" →

ALS Society Donations | Beyond the Ice Bucket Challenge

Posted by Sandra on in Blog, Making a Difference, You and Your Health
Just two years ago we saw a chilly fundraiser go viral. The Ice Bucket Challenge became a broadly known and fabulously successful means of ramping-up awareness the ALS Society. Originally it was a private call between friends to pick a good cause  and pass along the dare. It quickly became so much more!. Continue reading "ALS Society Donations | Beyond the Ice Bucket Challenge" →

Corporate Giving | A Valentine for Canada

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Ask any of our team here at Donate a Car Canada: we have the best job in the country! For some companies, giving takes the shape of beautiful volunteerism and hearty donations. Invaluable! "Corporate giving," for us, is giving of self and time and heart. Continue reading "Corporate Giving | A Valentine for Canada" →