Can I donate my RV to charity?

Here at Donate a Car Canada we evaluate each vehicle on its own merits. Motorhome/RV/boat donations are no different. With winter on its way, you might be preparing your holiday vehicle for storage. This coming spring you may start wondering about upgrading or selling our recreational vehicle. The answer to the question of donation becomes important.

The shortest answer we can offer:

Yes! If your RV is in a condition to be re-sold you can most certainly donate it for your Canadian charity of choice.

No, not if the vehicle is recycle-ready. We do not have any agents in Canada that will support end-of-the-road process for trailers, motorhomes, or boats.

Why would I donate my RV?

Recreational vehicle donation being contingent on re-sale means that it will be sold as-is to the highest bidder. This can happen either through auction, or via other re-sale agents. Because bids can be strong, donation outcomes really climb!

Consider these outcomes for charities across Canada:

The Scott Mission received a whopping $43,828.50 donation thanks to L.C.’s donated Coachman Leprechaun!

$2,737.93 was sent to Habitat for Humanity Okanagan thanks to B.R.’s Holiday Endeavor donation.

B.T. chose the Knowledge Network Corporation for his Majestic Motorhome donation, raising $5,914.30 for the charity!

And just a few years ago (this one bears bringing up even though it didn’t happen this calendar year), the True Patriot Love Foundation received a gift of $26,200.00 thanks to J.W.’s Jayco Motorhome donation!

Call to see if your RV is a Yes

Donate a Car Canada RV donations have raised thousands of dollars for humane societies, health-related groups, and children’s charities. These outcomes have ranged from $250.00 to close to $45,000.00!

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

Here’s why we get a little picky

Why does an RV need to be driveable and in condition to be re-sold? We have auction houses and re-sale agents across Canada that can expose your holiday vehicle to their buyer bases. For a unit that’s ready to get out on the open highway (or water), bids can be a great benefit to your charity!

Why can we not accept it should the RV be 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 motorhomes/RVs/boats through the spring and summer. Wintertime is a no-go, so the months ahead are when you can start considering this option for next spring. 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, so our agents will always suggest you keep it in storage until spring.

Wait until spring in order to donate that sale-ready holiday vehicle. 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 RV be dropped off at our nearest drop-off location. Not possible? Check with us! Our agents work very hard to ensure rewarding donation experiences. They’re going to do all they can to help you out if a drop off isn’t possible for you.

But what about the free tow you promise?

This is another of the quirky answers to, “Can I donate my RV?” While we do offer free towing for almost all vehicles, some unique vehicles pose unique challenges for our agents and the costs of transport can eat up a  portion of the net proceeds. This affects what we’re able to send your  chosen charity. So, in the case of your holiday vehicle, we do check on the possibility of drop off first.

Is this the year you turn your unused/unwanted RV into a cash donation for your Canadian charity of choice? We are excited to serve you!

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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Food banks, critter care, cancer, and kids — dozens of charities are being served through Calgary car donation!

Calgary car donation is mostly about generosity of heart…and maybe just a bit about clearing out the driveway!

Looking to donate a car in Alberta? Here’s how…

You have come to the right place if you’re looking into Calgary car donation. Donate a Car Canada has been serving Alberta charities for over 20 years. Your charity of choice (you read that right: YOU choose the charity!) will never pay a penny for this care. And for you? Well, it just doesn’t get any easier:

1. Click below, or call (1-877-250-4904)
2. Fill in the information form (this is where you’ll choose your charity, too)
3. Take a call from the towing agent and hand over the car, truck, van, SUV, or motorcycle

Leave the rest to our crew here at Donate a Car!

How do I select my charity?

When you fill in your vehicle information form you will easily see our drop-down list of charities. It is very long list! In fact, we have had some donors tell us that they end up delaying their donation just so that they can take a little extra time to choose carefully.

If you would like to explore charity options before you get started, our charities page can help. Another option? Spend some time on the CanadaHelps website. Their list of Canadian charities is vast — and we are able to serve them all!

Settling an estate (or setting up your own)? Learn more about that, too!

‘Need a little list to get your giving juices flowing? Here are just a few of the beautiful local works you can gift your unused/unwanted vehicle for:

Is Calgary car donation really worth it?

Absolutely! Calgary car, truck, SUV, van, and motorcycle donors raise thousands of dollars for Canadian causes each year. Your four-wheeled junker can make such a difference! A car in working order? Well…read on…

Whenever we can, we have our agents re-sell donated vehicles. This ensures that the charity can receive a gift of thousands of dollars if the car has that kind of value.

We may recycle your car: this results in a flat-rate donation determined by what our agent will pay for the vehicle. This can earn your charity hundreds of dollars.

Whatever your cause, we are here to serve. You are just a click or a call (1-877-250-4904) away from getting your own Calgary car donation rolling!

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Good vibe donors

Sometimes a donor and their story just get us right in the feels in a special way. Anna and her donated Fiat are one of those combinations! As so many donors do, she came to us with the facts. And, as her process evolved, more and more of her generosity of heart emerged. Bit-by-bit her history of giving and volunteering became apparent — as did her delightful sense of humour!

Oh, the difference one (beloved) donated Fiat can make

“Knowing that Abbey Cat Adoptions will benefit thanks to your auction process makes giving up my car a whole lot easier.” When Anna filled in the form for her donated Fiat she had a sense of just how much the car meant to her,

“(My) attachment may be even a little stronger than for some other folks, as the little Fiat is my first car (I bought it later in life, when moving from Toronto to Durham Region for a few years). But that said, my attachment to organic earthlings, particularly cats, is stronger. I’m so happy that ‘Lola”s sale will benefit Abbey Cats >^^<“

And sweet little Lola did, indeed, make a difference for Abbey Cat Adoptions!

Donated Fiat sent to auction

When a vehicle is donated (for ANY charity in Canada!), it is either re-sold, or recycled.

Vehicle donation begins with a few vehicle notes. Make, model, mileage, and overall condition count. When Anna donated her Fiat, she ticked all of the right boxes for us.

“I got the summer tires put on today and the techs informed me that the car needs to have the alignment done. I’d determined in November, after getting the winter tires put on and spending $3K on fuel induction service, replacing front brake pads and rotors, having the brake system flushed, and 4-wheel alignment, that I would donate the car this spring. I do not have the means for continued bi-annual repair/replacement expenses. Had I chosen to do the alignment and oil change, the car would have been fine. The engine and battery are fine. The car does have a 3-year-old dent / scrape above the rear passenger seat wheel, but the dent / scrape has never rusted. The hood has an odd kind of whitish ring that has been there for several years, perhaps from too much time in the sun?”

Helpful notes on cars like Anna’s Fiat ensure that Donate a Car Canada can properly assess the donated vehicle as saleable, or recycle ready.

Lola was auction ready all the way!

Sale day!

Most vehicle donations skip along at a speedy pace. It is not unusual for the tow truck to arrive within just a day or two of your submission online! That free tow gets things rolling quickly.

When a vehicle is recycled things continue at that pace. You might see your receipt within just a couple of weeks.

Lola the donated Fiat needed a little more time. She was re-sale ready, and our auction house ensured she was picked up in a timely manner. Our re-sale and auction agents make it their business to shop donated vehicles around until they find the buyer willing to offer the strongest dollar return possible for the vehicle. Anna’s car didn’t find her new home right away. She had to roll through more than one auction sale. But when the right buyer arrived on the scene, they made a strong bid. That meant a hearty donation for Abbey Cat and a proper receipt for Anna!

Feline Imperial Auto Transport to Felinethropist

Lola raised $1006.25 at auction! Anna wrote, “It has been a real pleasure donating my car through Donate A Car Canada! Your personal touch is very much appreciated. Now that it’s all official, I will share with you my official tribute to Lola (see below). Lola and I used to transport Abbey Cats to and from vet appointments, hence the Feline Imperial Auto Transport! Thank you for helping me help kitty cats >^^<“

The ripple effect of one donated Fiat

Anna and Lola so touched the hearts of our little team here at Donate a Car Canada. We love-love-love it when generosity comes in layers like this. Lola and her driver were doing Good for kitty care long before we every met them. Then, as it was time for Anna to make a vehicle change, her beloved little car’s legacy was extended by turning it into donation dollars for the Anna’s charity of choice!

And then there’s the layer of inspiring kindness that comes in the sharing of her story. This just all feels so very true-to-heart Canadian. This is the soul of vehicle donation.

If Anna and Lola have inspired you to share in spreading compassion in this practical way, you are just a click away from your own rewarding vehicle donation experience! First, fill in a donation form. Then, sit back and wait for the phone to ring (it’s your tow agent calling to arrange your free tow). Lastly, watch you inbox for your tax receipt. You can gift any Canadian charity!

We can’t wait to work with you as you add your very own ripple of generosity to Lola’s!

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Wildfires in Canada | Join the fight

If you find yourself eager to get involved on behalf of your fellow Canadians this fire season, we can help.

Whether your focus of care is all about the people, the critters, or the land, there is a place for your generosity.

Team Rubicon is a “veteran-led humanitarian organization that serves global communities before, during, and after disasters and crises.” In a previous wildfire season, they posted,

🔥 Canada’s on fire, and we need YOUR help! 🔥

Team Rubicon Canada is in the trenches, working tirelessly with local, provincial, and federal emergency management to bring relief to communities impacted by the devastating wildfires. The destruction caused by these infernos is massive, and the long-term consequences will be felt in communities for years to come.

⚠️ We can’t do this alone. We need your support now more than ever. ⚠️

Join us in making a difference for those affected by this unprecedented wildfire season. Together, we can bring hope, relief, and the promise of a brighter future. Donate today.

Fightin’ the fire |When wildfires mean callin’ in the troops

Next, explore these charities to learn how they are boots-on-the-ground (or in the air!) responding to wildfires in Canada:

BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund

Neebing Fire/Rescue Association

Calgary Firefighters Burn Treatment Society

STARS Foundation

Finding mission and caring that resonates with you? Go ahead! Reach out to your charity of choice and learn how you can contribute or volunteer today.

Helping the helpers | Care for first responders when the wildfires are under control

The less visible toll of fire season is the cost to those who are putting their lives on the line. Visit Wounded Warriors to learn a bit about caring for first responders. Find out how you can get involved with their work!

Critter care and Canadian wildfires

Helping the voiceless — that is what our wildlife and animal rescue charities are all about! To help in choosing the recipient for your gift of time or resources, pop over to our Charities Page. Then, search, “Wildlife” to be directed to a list of charities that will include one nearest you. Or, if you prefer, a charity that is supporting directly in an area impacted by wildfires this season.

Search, “Rescue,” or “Animal Rescue,” to be directed to our many such domestic animal/pet supports.

Furthermore, don’t forget to search the SPCA and humane society services in affected areas, too. These shelters are often overwhelmed with an influx of displaced animals. They may need food, bedding, and financial aid to ensure care for vulnerable pets.

People, pets, parks, or prairie — your car can help!

If you have an unused, unwanted motorcycle, van, truck, SUV, or car, this is the time to donate it to help fight Canadian wildfires! We have crews at the ready to serve in every affected province.

Whether your donated vehicle is re-sale ready, or rolling toward retirement, we are excited to come alongside you and your charity!

First, click the big red button below to donate. ‘Prefer to talk to a funny and caring human? Call in to 1-877-250-4904. Then, wait just a day or two to get a call to arrange your free tow. Finally, sit back and wait for your tax receipt to land in your in box!

Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter are a great source of inspiration and motivation. There you will be able to keep up-to-date on our posts showcasing amazing donors and charities in every province in Canada!

Be safe, and be well, All.

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Playing it cool

“Hasn’t been driven in 3 years. May need new gas, oil change.” We couldn’t have known, based on this unassuming, two-sentence description, that B.H. was donating a gem. His Porsche Cayman blew our minds on sale day!

Now, it’s not every day that a unique vehicle like this comes rolling through our program. Every donated vehicle is carefully considered upon application. Some are salvage ready; others are ready to find a new home.

We note year, make and model, as well as mileage on each unit. The overall condition of each vehicle is noted. We rely heavily on the information that the donor provides for this. Whether a car is a clunker or cream of the crop, we are careful to assign it to the process that will bring the highest donation return possible.

And, when a Porsche Cayman cruises in, we take a good long look.

We did not expect the multi-digit donation outcome that would result from this beauty’s sale at auction!

Donor turns his generous attention toward helping fellow Canadians

When you donate a vehicle through Donate a Car Canada you can select any charity in the country as recipient for your gift. You read that right! ANY registered Canadian charity can accept vehicle donations here!

Every now and then a donor will express the “Why!” of their charity of choice.

More often, folx just quietly fill in their donation form. They add a few vehicle notes. Tow particulars are provided. No story or explanation of why they are choosing their charity is offered.

This was the case with B.H.

He simply stated his vehicle details and contact information.

Then, he scrolled through our list of receiving organizations and selected the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul (SSVP). This is a faith-based charity that works to, “practically resolve issues, one neighbour in need at a time, and give voice to the voiceless with love, respect, justice, hope and joy.”

A bit more about the Vincentians

“Founded in 1833, the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul (SSVP) is an international lay organization, united in the mission to serve persons in need. In Canada alone, the SSVP helps more than 350,000 people each year. We provide material support in the form of non-perishable food, clothes, household items and furniture to individuals and families across the country. Whether in their homes, on the street, in shelters, in hospitals or in prison, our work knows no boundaries. The Society also provides assistance to refugees, immigrants, and northern communities.  Our founding activity, still practiced today, is the Home Visit. Through these visits, our members, known as Vincentians, establish personal relationships with persons in need by offering material assistance, as well as friendship and understanding.”

It’s easy to see why B.H. directed his gift toward the society! And, oh what a gift it was!

Rolling that Porsche Cayman through the auction lanes

The Cayman was put up for sale late in May. Buyers were interested, and bids were strong! The Porsche sold well and by the end of June we had received payment and were ready to disburse B.H.’s gift to the society!

The final gift sent off to the charity? $46,215.70 was gifted to facilitate housing, social justice, advocacy, youth support, and special projects!

The as easy as 1-2-3 donation process

You may not have a donation-ready Porsche available to donate at the moment. Understandable! B.H.’s donation was a rarity indeed! But every car counts here at Donate a Car Canada. Every dollar raised through re-sale AND recycling adds up to hundreds and thousands of dollars for charity.

The unused/unwanted vehicle sitting in your driveway is moments away from its free tow.

First, fill in our online donation form. You’ll promptly receive some email communications from us outlining the details of your supporting agent, your donation outcome potential, and the overall process.

Then, sit back and wait for you agent to call you to arrange your free tow.

Finally, watch your inbox for your tax receipt.

It really is that easy. And we would love to work with you on behalf of your charity! Whether your vehicle brings a donation of $46,000.00 or $460.00, it will be a joy to work together for the cause you love.

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Disability pride explored in colour

The disability pride flag is flyin’ high through the month of July! Here’s the meaning behind what you’re seeing:

• All six flag colors: Disability spans borders between nations
• Black background: Mourning for victims of ableist violence and abuse
• Diagonal Band: Cutting across the walls and barriers that separate disabled people from society
• Red Stripe: Physical disabilities
• Gold Stripe: Neurodivergence
• White Stripe: Invisible and undiagnosed disabilities
• Blue Stripe: Psychiatric disabilities
• Green Stripe: Sensory disabilities

How can we honour disability pride? What our charities have to say

The BC Epilepsy Society (one of our receiving charities) noted this on one of their social media posts this week,

“This month, we celebrate the diversity, experiences, and contributions of everyone in the disability community while recognizing the importance of accessibility, inclusion, and belonging. For many of us living with epilepsy, disability can be visible, invisible, or experienced differently from one person to the next. Every experience is valid, and every voice matters. Together, we can help build communities where everyone is respected, included, and supported.”

The Cochrane Public Library offers a challenge. “Disability Pride Month aims to change the way the world views disability—promoting it not as something to be fixed, but as a natural and beautiful part of human diversity. 22 percent of Canadians—about 6.2 million people—live with a disability.“

A better place when all are included

Big Brothers Big Sisters posts, “Every July, we celebrate Disability Pride Month, a time to recognize and honour the diversity, achievements, and lived experiences of people with disabilities. This year’s theme, The World Works Better With Us, highlights the importance of meaningful inclusion, accessibility, and respect in our workplaces, communities, and everyday lives.”

And the Centre for Autism Services chimes, “Every year in July, Disability Pride Month celebrates persons who experience disability, their identities and culture, and their positive contributions to society. It aims to change the way people think about disability and promotes all types of disability as a natural part of human diversity. Disability Pride Month has been celebrated in the United States since July 1990 when the Americans with Disabilities Act came into law. Today, it is celebrated around the world, including in Canada, where 22 per cent or 6.2 million Canadians live with a disability. Did you know the gold stripe in the Disability Pride Flag represents Neurodivergence? Let’s use this month to learn about, understand, and celebrate persons with disabilities, and work together to create more respectful and inclusive communities all year long!”

You can make it happen!

You can play a part in creating an inclusive and always-dignifying Canada! Start close to home! Then, learn about and build relationship with the people right around you that live with disabilities. It can be helpful to remember that many (many!) disabilities are invisible. Do your part to be the diagonal band on that flag! Let’s remove barriers; let’s leave behind ableist and exclusionary beliefs and practices!

One hands-on way to make a difference today? Explore the charities in your community that are championing folx with diverse abilities. These charities have been tending this work for decades. You can help them continue their Good Work! Where do we start? We can begin by getting involved, volunteering, and giving!

Your two and four wheel scrappers can be part of community building!

Those charities that you discover in your neighbourhood? They are receiving vehicle donations. Re-sold or recycled, each donated vehicle results in a monetary gift for your charity of choice! It’s simple, quick, and free — for you and for your charity of choice!

First, fill in an online donation form. This will take just a few minutes. Then, sit back and wait for your tow crew to give you a call and arrange your free tow. Finally, watch your inbox. Your tax receipt is on its way!

Most importantly, let’s expand our understanding of our fellow Canadians this Disability Pride month! Spending a couple of minutes acknowledging their flag and all that it represents is a good place to start. From there, the opportunities are as limitless as your imagination!

We are excited to work together with you on this!

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A heart-warming tale right from Guild Festival Theatre’s GFT Times

A Father’s Day Story

What do you do with a half-burnt pickup truck? As it turns out, you can turn it into a gift to support the arts.

This Father’s Day, we’re sharing a story about a truck, a dad, and one final gift to Guild Festival Theatre.

Artistic Director Emeritus, Helen Juvonen, recently turned her late father’s pickup truck into a donation to GFT through Donate A Car Canada. In Helen’s words: 

“When my father passed away in 2022 I inherited his pick-up truck. He had loaned it to me several times over the years, often to haul set pieces all across the city.

The truck did a lot of heavy lifting for GFT – transporting the Drowning Girls bathtubs, audience chairs, and going on tour to Prescott and Port Perry, carrying all of Alice in Wonderland’s unusual props. It was even immortalized on film in my web series You’re Never Alone.

Act Two for a truck with Guild Festival Theatre ties

In April, while I was away in Prince George (and about 15 minutes before showtime) I got a call from Tyler. The truck had caught fire in our driveway. He wasn’t home at the time but our neighbours had quickly called 911. Nobody was hurt, there was some minor damage to our property, but our garbage bins had melted and the truck was…toast. We can’t be absolutely sure what happened but our best guess is that a rodent chewed a wire and its nest, or some other debris, caught on fire. But I think it was a sign from my dad – probably warning us that the cost of upkeep and gas wasn’t worth it anymore.

Now, what to do with a half-burnt pick-up truck? A little research led us to Donate-A-Car Canada. They sent a tow truck to haul it away, the truck was evaluated and we had $300 to donate to charity. It seemed fitting that its final act was a donation to the theatre. Thanks, Dad.“

This Father’s Day, we’re grateful for the many ways people leave a lasting legacy. If you have a vehicle you’re no longer using, Donate A Car Canada can help turn it into support for Guild Festival Theatre or another cause close to your heart.”

Act Three is yours to write!

Do you have a vehicle that’s ready to make a dramatic exit? Hopefully yours isn’t making its final bow as a result of a critter-provoked blaze!

Every car counts when supporting the arts in Canada. If your unused or unwanted vehicle is re-sale ready we will put it up for bids. It will sell as-is to the highest bidder.

If your vehicle has given you all its got to give we’ll recycle it.

Either way, the net proceeds from the process are disbursed to your Canadian charity of choice. Then, you receive a tax receipt!

We can’t wait to hear your story! We are excited to extend the legacy of your vehicle!

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Camry donors fill charity piggy banks one car at a time

‘Considering vehicle donation? These Camry donation outcomes might inspire you to punch the gas on your decision!

In the first few months of this year we’ve excitedly disbursed $618.55 to the Farley Foundation. A loving daughter facilitated the process on behalf of her father. $985.80 went to Autism Ontario, and $6,324.00 to Parkinson Canada! Re-sale ready vehicles earn big for every donor’s charity of choice.

Has your Toyota given you all it has to give? Whenever we are unable to re-sale a donated vehicle, it is recycled. Every year, hundreds of vehicles are scrapped for charity. Here are just a few organizations that have benefitted from scrapping a Camry in the past couple of months: The Scott Mission, Abbey Cat Adoptions, The Heart & Stroke Foundation, and the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation! Each of these charities has received several hundred dollars in donations, and the Toyota donors have all received a tax receipt.

More Toyotas driving change

And wait! There’s more! Here are just a few more re-sale outcomes to celebrate:

$2731.40 raised for RMHC South Central Ontario

$7524.00 sent to Parkinson Canada

$821.50 disbursed to Parachutes for Pets

It just doesn’t get any more rewarding than this! Every Toyota counts! Actually, every vehicle counts — truck, car, van, SUV, and motorcycle. Sometimes we can even process and RV or a boat for your beloved charity!

Just tickled by Toyota donor feedback

One Toyota donor for the BC SPCA trilled that they were,

“Thrilled to share my experience…

Extremely fast and easy! It was so simple and way quicker than I ever expected.

Donate a Car Staff were very helpful and friendly! I got an email back with all of the information I could possibly need super quickly after I submitted my form.

My towing agent was lovely. The call to set everything up was very timely and he very kindly explained the process to me and was patient with all of my questions!

“Sad little car” makes for grateful and happy charity

I was beyond happy with the tow service! The morning of pickup I needed to provide a little extra
information and the driver went above and beyond to accommodate me and kindly took the extra time to buzz into my building and hide my plates as I was not home and sent me a picture of my sad little car all loaded up!

I really can’t say enough good things about this process and how simple everything was made for me, and I appreciate everything you all did each step of the way!
I would go this route in future for sure and will highly recommend it to others.

Thank you so so so much!!”

Camry donors keep the engine running

As I finish up this week’s post, we’re wrapping up a $600.00 Camry gift for The Ottawa Mission. SPCA Saskatoon will benefit from a rusty and salvage-ready Camry with a recycle donation outcome. Diabetes Canada and YFC London both have similar gift amounts coming to them at month end, as will a hospital foundation in BC.

This way of giving is simple and quick. Furthermore, it’s free! Free for you; free for your charity of choice.

The first step in donating is to fill in an online donation form. This will take just a few minutes. It will be helpful to have your VIN handy when you sit down to do it. ‘Not one for computers? No problem! Give us a call at 1-877-250-4904! We’re happy to take your information over the phone.

Then, watch your inbox for some email direction about next steps (including who you can expect to call to arrange your free tow).

Finally, sit back and wait for your tax receipt.

It really is that easy. And every car really does make such a difference for the charity you care about!

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Heritage Office Furnishings 2026 breaking news!

If you thought this company was done at 17 vehicles, then you couldn’t be more mistaken! The count is at 20 vehicles donated by Heritage Office Furnishings / WDI for their charities of choice! So many minivans making such a big difference!

November 2021 update

Make that 18 vehicles! ‘Company adds one more fleet HHR to all of the Goodness you’ll read about below:

Company giving helps more than charity

In the summer of 2021 we celebrated an anniversary of sorts! We first encountered Heritage Office Furnishings six years ago. Almost to the day of this original post. From the start they set themselves apart as a special donor. Their first gift? Three (3) vehicles!

Ever so quietly, HOF has continued this practice of giving. Just this month they donated yet another Chevy. Without fanfare they give Dodge after Chevy…after Dodge. This kind of Goodness is about more than just money. In so giving,

• Heritage Office Furnishings engages in good practices in managing their fleet.
• Earth care is part of the gift. Moreover, our agents endeavor to employ green practices in vehicle recycling and re-selling.
• Car, truck, and van donation supports other local business. Our agents, coast-to-coast, serve in your backyards.
• Canadian charities are supported. Again and again! Every donated unit is looked at individually. The donor receives a free tow. The charity receives the net proceeds from the re-sale or recycling of the car, truck, van, or motorcycle.

Commitment to their cause(s)

Heritage Office Furnishings has championed one charity many times. In fact, when we first joined efforts, this charity was not even on our receiving list!

The Regional Animal Protection Society (RAPS) can be your charity of choice thanks to this company!

RAPS

The Regional Animal Protection Society is all about critter care.

“Our dream is to provide a community where no stray cats roam the streets. All animals should be loved and respected, and have lifelong homes.”

The RAPS Cat Sanctuary was built in order to rescue and protect homeless and abandoned cats and kittens. It is now one of the largest cat sanctuaries in North America. The Sanctuary provides a safe permanent home to hundreds of feral, abandoned, and surrendered cats. It is maintained by about 200 volunteers who create a loving, clean, comfortable, and safe home for the cats.

All of the cats are treated at the RAPS Animal Hospital. This is one of the largest not-for-profit animal hospitals in Canada. RAPS believes that every life is a valuable life.

VOKRA

This June (with donation number 17, if you can imagine!), HOF selected a different charity. The happy recipient-to-be?

VOKRA – the Vancouver Orphan Kitten Rescue Association. Their mission? To end kitten homelessness one trap at a time.

“At VOKRA our mission is to end cat overpopulation and homelessness. One of the ways we’re helping accomplish this is through to Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR), the process of trapping feral cats, spaying or neutering them, and then returning them to the location they came from. Trapping these cats and kittens is the first step towards finding them their furever homes.“

Your company can help

Home Office Furnishings is a rare company indeed! Working alongside them since 2015 is a privilege.

Does your company have an unused or unwanted car, truck, or van to donate? The giving process is simple! Within 10 – 15 minutes, we will gather your information. Part of that process will be your charity choice. You can choose from our list of almost 1,000 Canadian charities!

Your chosen charity will receive the net proceeds from the re-sale or recycling of your company vehicle. They will then send your business a tax receipt for that amount.

Inspired by HOF and ready to jump right in? ‘Already have an cause in mind? Your charity is waiting, and we’re here to help!

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When the donating “how” matters as much as the “why”

When a donor calls or writes in ready to donate their vehicle, they usually have a very clear Why. They are donating because they care. That caring comes in all shapes: love for critters and passion for health causes; concern for community and love of the arts; faith and hope for the future.

It’s important that every donor’s reason for giving is met with an efficient, personal, respectful process.

Two things that count for everything here at Donate a Car? The How of getting things done around here? Well, they’re the two things that may matter very much to you when you’re considering the big generosity of donating a car, truck, van, SUV, or motorcycle.

Integrity

You won’t find a lot of flash and bang around here. We are a solid team with a solid process. ‘Tried and true for two decades, in fact! We make no false claims, and we are proud to run our little business with honesty and human dignity. Through the years we’ve experienced some dirty dealin’ — not everyone plays fair in the vehicle donation industry. We breathe deep and easy knowing that from day one we have served with transparency and fairness. “Integrity” isn’t a tired or overused word around here. It’s a daily practice.

Donor and charity support

That integrity runs through the second reason you’ll want to keep us in mind when donating a vehicle: our support for donors and charities is second to none. You’ll see it in our Google Reviews: communication is top notch around here. Whether you’re connecting via telephone or email, you’re engaging funny, attentive, and capable humans. We care. A lot. And we care about what you care about. Our best day is helping you have a fully amazing donation experience from start to finish!

And we’re here for your charity of choice, too. We take care of every aspect of vehicle donation so that they need do nothing. In fact, even the tax receipting process is managed by CanadaHelps so that the charity simply needs to receive the funds. There’s no need to divert their attention from the work they love doing because every detail is tended for them.

One donor’s story offers some perspective

One Manitoban offered some reassuring words the other day. A hearty reminder of why this stuff matters so much!

“Hi! Just wanted to let you know that the tow company arrived as scheduled (the operator was pleasant and accommodating), and I cancelled my insurance on it the next day.
 
After almost 19 years of driving my Vibe to commute back and forth to work almost 100kms per day during the week and travelling through some very nasty prairie weather (all of which that car got me through safely and reliably), it was sad to ‘her go’ but it was just time to say goodbye.  With it being a stick (manual transmission), there just wasn’t anyone interested in buying it from me.  
 

She offers a little more on the integrity of the how and the why of it all…

So, I turned to making it into a donation and hope that in that way it will have some value to CancerCare Manitoba because we are all affected by this disease in one way or another.

I had originally thought to donate it to (another vehicle donation program) but searching for that site landed me on the Donate A Car Canada website which had so many other worthy organizations from which to choose, it was a bit of a struggle to decide on which one!  I’m confident that CancerCare is the best decision.
 
Lastly, thank you.  I found the Donate A Car Canada website to be a very straight forward and easy process!  The emails and the telephone calls I received were all very informative and very pleasant, putting me at ease with making the donation.   I would definitely recommend this process to anyone wishing to dispose of an old/aging vehicle.”

Low key generosity, high key joy

From time-to-time a donor will ask about our advertising efforts compared to other car donation programs.

One of the ways we keep our overhead (very!) low is by operating as an on-line entity. We rely on word-of-mouth and internet searching for our donations. This ensures that we’re not investing dollars into marketing that could be going directly to our hundreds of receiving charities.

So, if you’ve seen a TV ad, that’s not us! ‘Spot a boss ad on a billboard, or hearing it on the radio. Nope. Not us either!

How ever you have found us, your vehicle can contribute to the charity of your choice. If you’d like to learn more, jump to our Contact Us page. You’ll see our toll-free number there. Call us during business hours, MST, Monday to Friday! Just as easy? Send us your questions via email — we typically respond within a couple of hours (unless you’ve caught us in the middle of the night…we do need to take a snooze from time-to-time). We’re looking forward to working alongside you on behalf of the cause you love!

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