Tag: donate a car

Birds of a Feather

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Calgary Birds Lost in a House Fire

Birds It is with sad hearts that we share in the recent news of one of our receiving charities here in Calgary.  On Saturday, March 15, 2014, the home that houses Birdline Canada Ltd. (the Lawrence Family home), experienced a devastating fire. The family is safe, however, more than two dozen birds did not survive the smoke inhalation that they suffered from the fire.  Continue reading "Birds of a Feather" →

It’s a Sad, Sad Day: When “Recycle Your Ride” is About More Than Metal and Tires

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Recycle Your RideI have said for a couple of years that I don't know what I'll do when I have to let go of my beloved car. I still don't. It was involved in a hit & run last week and I just found out it's a total loss. I'm now face-to-face with what the words "recycle your ride" really mean on a personal level! Continue reading "It’s a Sad, Sad Day: When “Recycle Your Ride” is About More Than Metal and Tires" →

Make a Wish Foundation: Winter Donor Warms Hearts

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Are you ready to make a wish? Winter has really shown all of her stripes this season! She has blanketed our country with snow, more snow, even more snow, ridiculous amounts of snow! And for good measure? Ice rain, hail, and even snow-thunder and frost quakes in some areas!  Can you find the car hidden in the photo? A photo like this one came to us from Mr. Tonnelly, one of our generous Ontario donors!make a wish foundation Continue reading "Make a Wish Foundation: Winter Donor Warms Hearts" →

Skill | Purpose | Community – Plan Canada

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  Plan Canada One of the favourite mottos with our Donate a Car staff is: "Give a man a fish and feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and feed him for life." Through Plan Canada, children are being given so much more than just food. They've also been given a skill, a purpose, and a community. Continue reading "Skill | Purpose | Community – Plan Canada" →

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" →

The Gift of Intention

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in·ten·tion
noun: intention; plural noun: intentions
  1. a thing intended; an aim or plan.
    "she was full of good intentions"
      • the action or fact of intending.
        "intention is just one of the factors that will be considered"
    • a person's designs, esp. a man's, in respect to marriage.
      plural noun: someone's intentions; plural noun: one's intentions
      "if his intentions aren't honorable, I never want to see him again"
  2. Medicine
    the healing process of a wound.
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Feels Like the North Pole – Warm up With a Free Tow!

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It’s that time of year when we know the snow and cold will hit most parts of the country, but we’re always in shock and awe when it does! The weather Towoutside has definitely been frightful in our neck of the woods (Calgary), and it’s been a week of, “Baby it’s COLD outside!” followed by, “I can’t believe this weather, brrrr, we should move south!” Can you relate?  Continue reading "Feels Like the North Pole – Warm up With a Free Tow!" →

Donate My Car, My Precious Car?!

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“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?!" →

Have a Heart | Heart Awareness Month

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It’s Heart Awareness Month. What a perfect opportunity to draw attention to some of our charities who focus on heart health. Moreover, we want to express appreciation to our donors who recognize the value in donating funds in an often overlooked manner. Continue reading "Have a Heart | Heart Awareness Month" →