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!

As we speak, we are working on yet another grief support donation from this social services crew! Hospice Calgary Society will be receiving their proceeds from this week’s minivan donation shortly.

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 or 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!

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Can I donate my boat to charity?

Here at Donate a Car Canada we evaluate each vehicle on its own merits. Boat donations are no different. The shortest answer we can offer:

Yes! We accept auction-ready boats through our program, however, it is likely that it will not sell well during the winter season due to a lack of buyer interest. Moreover, auction house lots are open to the elements; the boat may be exposed to inclement weather while awaiting sale.

The best time to auction a boat is between May and August.

In order to avoid high processing costs and potential losses in the Spring, we ask that your boat then be dropped off with a trailer at our nearest drop off location. If a drop off is not possible, please note that most of our agents do not have the equipment necessary for towing and storing vessels.

If you are unable to drop the boat off, but you have a trailer to include in the donation, please proceed with your submission and we will explore our available options.

When is boat donation a no-go?

If the vessel is recycle-ready we are unable to support your giving process. We do not have any agents in Canada that will support end-of-life process for boats.

Call to see if your boat is a Yes

Donate a Car Canada boat donations have raised thousands of dollars for humane societies, health-related groups, and children’s charities. At the time of this writing, we’re finishing up accounting on a gift of several thousand dollars for the Canuck Place Children’s Hospice ! The boat that got us there? A 26 year old Sea Ray!

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

Here’s why we get a little picky

The Yes! if your boat is seaworthy and in condition to be re-sold: We have auction houses and re-sale agents across Canada that can expose your boat to their buyer bases. For a unit that’s ready to get out on the open water, bids can be a great benefit to your charity!

The Sorry, No! if it’s 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 boats through the Spring and Summer. Wintertime is a no-go. 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.

Wait until spring in order to donate that sale-ready boat. 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 boat be dropped off at our nearest drop-off location.

But what about the free tow you promise?

This is another of the quirky answers to, “Can I donate my boat?” While we offer free towing on cars and trucks, unique vehicles pose unique  challenges for our agents and the costs of transport will eat up a  portion of the net proceeds. This affects what we’re able to send your  chosen charity.

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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