Your Donate Car | Local and Global Impact

Posted by Sandra on June 5, 2015June 19, 2019 in Knowing the Industry

Your “Donate” car (around here that’s short for, “DAC car,” or “Donate a Car Canada car”) will be a source of support to the Canadian charity of your choice. Through resale and recycling, your gift will provide a monetary donation, making you part of the steady-on impact of everyday Canadians affecting extraordinary change. Continue reading "Your Donate Car | Local and Global Impact" →

Children’s Wish Foundation Receives $7725.00 Gift: Kimberley’s Story

Posted by Sandra on April 7, 2015March 17, 2017 in Making a Difference

With the average wish valued at $10,000.00 for a Children's Wish Foundation recipient, Kimberly's generosity in donating her Sprinter for a gift of over $7,000.00 is a very big deal! Continue reading "Children’s Wish Foundation Receives $7725.00 Gift: Kimberley’s Story" →

Tax Time: Your Donation Tax Receipt

Posted by Sandra on March 20, 2015March 17, 2017 in Knowing the Industry

Donation

Tax season is a busy time for Donate a Car Canada donors, charities, and supporting agents! If you are missing the tax receipt related to your 2014 (or earlier) vehicle donation through our program, connect with us via our toll free number, 1.877.250.4904, and we will reach out to your charity to have the receipt re-issued right away! Revenue Canada's website can help with many of the questions and concerns you have when filing your return this year. There you will find tips, guides, and cautions that will help with filing in your particular circumstances. Continue reading "Tax Time: Your Donation Tax Receipt" →

Milk River Rescue Receives $6152.25 SUV Donation

Posted by Sandra on February 10, 2015February 7, 2023 in Making a Difference

On January 13, 2015, a dramatic rescue of over 200 neglected dogs took place in Milk River Alberta. Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society has been at the forefront of the care and re-homing of those hurting critters. One of our generous vehicle donors joined the massive efforts in a selfless and under-the-radar way. Continue reading "Milk River Rescue Receives $6152.25 SUV Donation" →

Paying It Forward – Janice Makes it Happen for the Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation

Posted by Sandra on September 19, 2014March 21, 2017 in Making a Difference

On any given day, Janice would jump out of bed and get to the water with her kayak. If she had company join her at Eagle Lake, the canoe got wet too. The awe-inspiring sunrises while she watched the birds were nothing less than spectacular. That's the kind of living most of us dream about. Continue reading "Paying It Forward – Janice Makes it Happen for the Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation" →

Before the Bell: Breakfast For Learning Gives Kids a Good Start

Posted by Sandra on August 18, 2014March 21, 2017 in Making a Difference

The Breakfast For Learning Mission

Breakfast for Learning is a national charity that educates, and empowers communities to deliver school based nutrition programs, helping children and youth realize their full potential in life. Continue reading "Before the Bell: Breakfast For Learning Gives Kids a Good Start" →

Over $20,000 to Prostate Cancer Canada

Posted by Sandra on July 4, 2014March 21, 2017 in Making a Difference

For anyone who participated in the excitement of the 2003 Mercedes donated

a few weeks ago, you'll be thrilled to know the end result was astounding! $27.5K was sent to Prostate Cancer Canada at the end of June to raise awareness among men of the importance of early detection. To catch a glimpse of what went on during the auction of the Mercedes, you just have to watch this video! Please excuse the shrieking staff member in the background....that would be me. Continue reading "Over $20,000 to Prostate Cancer Canada" →

A Man, A Mercedes and A-wareness: Prostate Cancer Canada

Posted by Sandra on June 12, 2014March 21, 2017 in Making a Difference

Let’s face it. Sometimes life can be so incredibly hard. One day you wake up with the world at your fingertips and then you get dealt a blow, one you think only happens to others. That’s exactly what happened to one of our generous donors. Life was good, business was great and then boom. A scheduled trip to the doctor turned into a diagnosis of prostate cancer, and the story goes from there. Continue reading "A Man, A Mercedes and A-wareness: Prostate Cancer Canada" →

One Step at a Time: Juvenile Diabetes

Posted by Sandra on March 10, 2014February 17, 2023 in Blog, Making a Difference, You and Your Health

The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation is all about research in action! JDRF engages families living with Type 1 Diabetes by providing support in multiple ways. They are engaged in medical research and application. Wellness instruction and lifestyle management are keys to their care. Continue reading "One Step at a Time: Juvenile Diabetes" →

Pink Shirt Day

Posted by Sandra on February 27, 2014March 21, 2017 in Making a Difference

February 26, 2014 is Pink Shirt Day! Many of our charities present pro-inclusion and anti-bullying messages all year long: Check out Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada on their Facebook page for some wonderful links. Canadian Red Cross has a history of supporting such great works, too, and Bullying Canada works to address hurting kids year 'round. Kids Help Phone is a constant presence, available to help just when help is most needed.

Pink Shirt Day, and everyday inclusion...

It is an everyday privilege for us to support these, and many other charities, as they do the ongoing work of presenting messages of hope, support, and equality throughout our country! Donate your car and support the cause that matters most to you!

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