Where is your focus right now?

At Donate A Car Canada we are reminded every day to be “Others” focused. The stories attached to every donated car constantly impact our world. I believe our awareness is heightened as a result of working with thousands of generous people and many deserving charities. It’s such a cool gig to be a part of!

Today I wish you could truly know the individuals behind the scenes here. Each of us bringing our unique offering to our process and each with their own passion to ‘give back’. It may seem somewhat indulgent of me to talk about our own people, but we’ve developed a strong community spirit. We’ve worked hard to integrate that into our core environment.

Every gift that comes from a car donation has a helping impact!

Our daily interactions include so many volunteers and workers faithful to their causes. People passionate about what they do are so grateful for the money generated through our program. It’s because of people like you that we get to enjoy these moments and memories!

If you’re reading this and you don’t have a car to get rid of, or a pocket book that allows you to ‘give generously’, there are so many ways to make those ‘trips around the sun’ more meaningful on a daily basis. Even if it’s a simple smile or an encouraging word, or laughter shared with another (we do that a lot around here!), it all counts and it all makes a difference. It really doesn’t take much to be an angel.

I love the message behind this Nickelback song …

Angels among us

Recently, J.P. donated their 2018 Chevy Malibu for their charity of choice. Meals on Wheels received a gift of $11,100.00! The donor’s experience? They wrote, ” Would use this service again as they made it so easy!”

We’d say that J.P. is the one that made it easy!

Connie donated her 1958 Seville for the Action Coalition on Human Trafficking. Another shining star! 

And don’t forget the companies that gift their retired rides. One such donated their scrap-ready Dodge Ram for VOKRA — a kitten rescue in Vancouver, B.C.

Your unused, unwanted car can launch you to angel status just like that! Fill in your donation form today and make this trip around the sun count!

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Cooper is one of those cars that brings a smile to your face. Mr. and Mrs. Irwin knew a little about the make and model from not so by-gone days. They were more than happy to honor the work of a cause they respect with the car that they love!

“We bought the Mini Cooper S new in 2003. He was ‘Cooper’ to the family — dependable, sure footed and fun to drive with his six forward gears. We had had a Mini Cooper S in 1964. When BMW began to manufacture them again, we were attracted to the idea of owning one.”

Cooper was a head-turner. You know cars just like him. The kind that make you do a double-take on the highway? Or that make you just a little dreamy when they pull up beside you at the lights? This little mini was a ray of sunshine right on through our unrelenting Ontario winters.

The option to gift faith-based charities  with our donated cars is top priority for Canadians. The Irwins chose Wycliffe Bible Translators. Wycliffe serves minority language groups worldwide by fostering an understanding of God’s Word through Bible translation. They nurture literacy, education and stronger communities. Using the Bible as their foundation, Wycliffe brings education and literacy initiatives into regions in the language unique to them.

One of the Irwin’s friends from their university days in the 1950’s worked with Wycliffe in Papua New Guinea. Donating Cooper in honor of that connection supported a work that they have long admired. It was a fitting extension of the attachment they have to the car.

Donated cars can be re-sold, resulting in strong donations!

Mr. and Mrs. Irwin’s Mini isn’t done yet having an impact, yet. With lots of verve left in him, he was auctioned off to a new owner in August for a donation outcome of $2728.00! Cooper drives the message home: resaleable cars can spread a lot of donation joy. To our faith-based, community building, and world-changing charities. Here’s to many happy miles ahead for the Irwin’s yellow Mini!

Retro photo credit to milesperhr.com

Pictures of Cooper provided by the Irwins

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