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Egale Canada Human Rights Trust – LGBTQ Equality and Diversity
Human rights. Equality. Diversity. Justice. Donate a Car Canada is receiving vehicle donations on behalf of Egale Canada Human Rights Trust as they compassionately serve, and advocate for, Canada's LGBTQ citizens.
As clarity and understanding grow around issues of gender and sexual identity, Canadian families are reaching out for professional, community, and governmental support. Many of our receiving charities indirectly respond to the growing demand for counselling, family support, crisis care, and quality of life enhancement. Continue reading "Egale Canada Human Rights Trust – LGBTQ Equality and Diversity" →
Bullying Canada – Be The Change
When Bullying Canada signed on with Donate a Car Canada to give their donors the option to support anti-bullying/pro-inclusion efforts in Canada through vehicle donation, they did so whole-heartedly! Through their print ads, radio spots, and signage, Bullying Canada has widely encouraged their cross-Canada donors to gift their vehicles and give to the work of advocating for vulnerable kids. In the past few months they have been on the receiving end of many recycle-ready vehicle donations, and have also seen vehicles that brought over $1000.00 in single donations. Continue reading "Bullying Canada – Be The Change" →
Milk River Rescue Receives $6152.25 SUV Donation
On January 13, 2015, a dramatic rescue of over 200 neglected dogs took place in Milk River Alberta. Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society has been at the forefront of the care and re-homing of those hurting critters. One of our generous vehicle donors joined the massive efforts in a selfless and under-the-radar way. Continue reading "Milk River Rescue Receives $6152.25 SUV Donation" →
A Jetta, a Sledge Hammer, and KidSport Canada
When 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" →
Claire’s Story | How One Car Makes a Difference
When you donate a vehicle through the Donate a Car Canada program, your impact is as unique as the charity you choose! The Children's Wish Foundation is one of our receiving Canadian charities, and Claire is one kiddo that has been directly impacted by donors like you!
Claire’s Wish Story (Reprinted with permission) is one example of how your car (recycle-ready, or a good candidate for auction) can have a lasting impact on the cause you care about. Continue reading "Claire’s Story | How One Car Makes a Difference" →
The Surprising Difference! Tax Receipt vs Donation Amount
The Surprising Difference Between a Tax Receipt and a Vehicle Donation Amount
By Dunia Noseda-Bonokoski
What if you got a tax receipt for $200.00 from the favorite charity that you donated your vehicle to, only to find out that they didn’t really get $200.00 but only got $40.00 dollars worth of the $200.00. Wouldn’t that be a bit of a puzzle to figure out?
Well it happens a lot and it can be a bit misleading if you don’t know that it is happening. Continue reading "The Surprising Difference! Tax Receipt vs Donation Amount" →
What if you got a tax receipt for $200.00 from the favorite charity that you donated your vehicle to, only to find out that they didn’t really get $200.00 but only got $40.00 dollars worth of the $200.00. Wouldn’t that be a bit of a puzzle to figure out?
Well it happens a lot and it can be a bit misleading if you don’t know that it is happening. Continue reading "The Surprising Difference! Tax Receipt vs Donation Amount" →
Remembering Haiti With Save the Children in Canada
Five years have passed since the world shook with the news of catastrophe in Haiti. Many of you have sent aid at various times, others are considering how you can contribute to the country's ongoing efforts to rebuild!
Save the Children is one of Donate a Car Canada's receiving charities, and their global efforts in reaching toward this beleaguered country have continued through the past five years.
Check out their Canadian website to learn of their endeavors in Haiti. Explore the site further to learn of their work in responding to the Ebola crisis, The Philippines, and children around the world.
The Top Five in our Top 5: Animal Rescue Charities
Folks who care about animal rescue are quick to donate!
With several hundred receiving charities here (reaching toward illness, relief, education, research, religion, global aide, and beyond) we know this: Animal lovers of Canada, you are one generous bunch! You Facebook, you rally, you reach out in crisis. We are always amazed at how much love is shared in this community through donations to animal rescue across the country. Sometimes that care for our furry - and not so furry - animal friends means you reach into your pockets and gift your favorite charity. Continue reading "The Top Five in our Top 5: Animal Rescue Charities" →
Our Top Five Canadian Charities|Your Vehicle Helps!
Canadians love to give! We see it every day here at Donate a Car. It's exciting to be part of gifting the Canadian charities you love, one vehicle donation at a time!
The result of that generosity has resulted in our Top Five Giving categories for 2014: Continue reading "Our Top Five Canadian Charities|Your Vehicle Helps!" →
