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Make a Wish Foundation: Winter Donor Warms Hearts

Posted by Sandra on in Making a Difference
Are you ready to make a wish? Winter has really shown all of her stripes this season! She has blanketed our country with snow, more snow, even more snow, ridiculous amounts of snow! And for good measure? Ice rain, hail, and even snow-thunder and frost quakes in some areas!  Can you find the car hidden in the photo? A photo like this one came to us from Mr. Tonnelly, one of our generous Ontario donors!make a wish foundation Continue reading "Make a Wish Foundation: Winter Donor Warms Hearts" →

Skill | Purpose | Community – Plan Canada

Posted by Sandra on in Making a Difference
Plan Canada One of the favourite mottos with our Donate a Car staff is: "Give a man a fish and feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and feed him for life." Through Plan Canada, children are being given so much more than just food. They are also given a skill, a purpose, and a community. Continue reading "Skill | Purpose | Community – Plan Canada" →

Heart Health: What is Love Anyway?

Posted by Sandra on in Blog, Making a Difference, You and Your Health
As February fast fades, it’s crazy to realize that we’re already 2 months into 2014! HealthFebruary symbolizes so many things on the calendar, not just Valentine’s Day. In North America it’s also known as the worst month of the year for mental health because of the weather we experience and the affect it has on us. Heart and Stroke associations use this month to focus on the well-being of our physical hearts and our cardiovascular health. Continue reading "Heart Health: What is Love Anyway?" →

Feels Like the North Pole – Warm up With a Free Tow!

Posted by Sandra on in Making a Difference
It’s that time of year! We know the snow and cold will hit most parts of the country, but we’re always in shock and awe when it does! The weather Towoutside has definitely been frightful in our neck of the woods (Calgary), and it’s been a week of, “Baby it’s COLD outside!” followed by, “I can’t believe this weather, brrrr, we should move south!” Can you relate?  Continue reading "Feels Like the North Pole – Warm up With a Free Tow!" →

Donate A Car Joins Flood Recovery: Supporting the Red Cross

Posted by Sandra on in Making a Difference
Red CrossAlmost 2 weeks after the catastrophic flood in Southern Alberta, the recovery process in Calgary has been nothing short of amazing. First responders and volunteers alike have committed their hearts and souls to getting people back in their homes. They are ensuring there is as much support available as possible. Canmore has made huge strides towards cleanup efforts and are on the road to figuring things out. High River, however, still sits under water in many parts (watch CTVs latest report), and its 13,000 residents are still homeless, without their local jobs, hospital and community. Continue reading "Donate A Car Joins Flood Recovery: Supporting the Red Cross" →

June Awareness | Get Involved!

Posted by Sandra on in Making a Difference
AwarenessJune is a month full of awareness and opportunity for many to do good. Participate in walks and runs to support your favourite charities! Donate your vehicle for a great cause! Sometimes it can be overwhelming to decide where best to donate your time or your funds, but each of us knows someone affected by disease or injury. Continue reading "June Awareness | Get Involved!" →

Canadian Charities: Something to Think About

Posted by Sandra on in Making a Difference
Have you ever thought about... How much Canadians give annually to charities? In 2010 we donated over $10 billion to various charities across the globe! Where Canada fits on the world scale of how much we donate to charity? Continue reading "Canadian Charities: Something to Think About" →

Have a Heart | Heart Awareness Month

Posted by Sandra on in Making a Difference
It’s Heart Awareness Month. What a perfect opportunity to draw attention to some of our charities who focus on heart health. Moreover, we want to express appreciation to our donors who recognize the value in donating funds in an often overlooked manner. Continue reading "Have a Heart | Heart Awareness Month" →

Keeping it Green in the Recycling Industry

Posted by Sandra on in Knowing the Industry

RecyclingDonate a Car Canada is working hard to connect with ‘green’ recyclers in the Canadian auto recycling industry.

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? Continue reading "Keeping it Green in the Recycling Industry" →

Tips for Avoiding Car Donation Scams

Posted by Sandra on in Knowing the Industry

In a day and age when we are continually warned to beware of donation scams, we want to encourage you to check us out. Feel completely confident in the process before submitting your car, truck, van, SUV, or motorcycle donation.

As members in good standing with the Better Business Bureau, we have been in business since 2005. We are proud to have sent hundreds of thousands of dollars to charities across Canada. Continue reading "Tips for Avoiding Car Donation Scams" →