Tag: donate a car

Be An Angel – Donate a Car

Posted by Sandra on in Making a Difference
"We only get so many trips around the sun." I heard those words in a recent hit song and it stopped me in my tracks. It's so easy to get caught up in the angst of everyday life – the busyness, the stress, the responsibilities. Why do we allow all the crazy? When it's all said and done so much of it isn't very meaningful anyway. Here at DAC, we know that something as material as your ol' car can make one of those trips around the sun meaningful indeed! Continue reading "Be An Angel – Donate a Car" →

A Jetta, a Sledge Hammer, and KidSport Canada

Posted by Sandra on in Making a Difference

 

A look back at a 2015 vehicle donation adventure!

 

KidSport CanadaWhen 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" →

Donate My Car, My Precious Car?!

Posted by Sandra on in Making a Difference
“Donate my car? I taught my kids how to drive in this car. It has so many memories and it has been so good to us, how can we possibly part with it?” These and many other emotions are often voiced to our donor care team when Donate my cara vehicle with sentimental value is donated. It’s no surprise that when a vehicle has been part of the family for many years it can be a bit of a process to let it go. It usually carries with it the hope that someone else will have similar attachment to it, or see the value that it brings because of the memories and service it has provided. Continue reading "Donate My Car, My Precious Car?!" →

Our Agents Have Heart: MS Society Receives Unique Gift

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MS Society We think it’s about time you knew some ‘behind-the-scenes’ information about how our agents’ involvement makes a difference for you, our donors! Continue reading "Our Agents Have Heart: MS Society Receives Unique Gift" →

Mother’s Day

Posted by Sandra on in Making a Difference
A throw-back post from 2014! We think the original author's wisdom stands the test of a decade! Mother's Day is just around the corner (May 11th if you weren't 100% sure).Mother's DayWhat do you do to honour yours, if you're able? It can really be a challenge. How do we make it a meaningful celebration without completely supporting the extensive commercialism that surrounds it? Continue reading "Mother’s Day" →

Autism Ontario Receives $27,000 | Donate a Car for Autism

Posted by Sandra on in Blog, Making a Difference, You and Your Health

1969 Firebird donation nets Autism Ontario donation of over $27,000.00! In honour of World Autism Awareness Day (on April 2, 2025), jump in the time machine and take peek at this special peek 2017 donation story:

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Car Donation Scams | Donating Your Car Online

Posted by Sandra on in Blog, Knowing the Industry, Making a Difference

"I'm just calling to get more information about your program -- are you a scam?" The short answer is, "No," and we're glad you asked! Car donation scams, like all sorts of other online peculiarities, are out there.

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6 Wheels, 2 Charities, and a Whole Lot of Love | Harley Davidson Tops the List

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What do a Harley Davidson Sportster, a Suzuki Gladius, and a Vespa Scooter have in common?

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Car Donation, Canada, and you

Posted by Sandra on in Blog, Knowing the Industry, Making a Difference, You and Your Health
Car donation, Canada, and your vehicle. Simple, quick, and free! Are you ready for your hard working Toyota or limping-along Pathfinder to go for her last trip? Maybe you’re ready to just see her taken off the drive-way? Or, maybe you're not quite ready to see her crushed and left in a heap at the scrap yard. Continue reading "Car Donation, Canada, and you" →