Tag: donate a car

Car Restoration Project Nets $1800.00 for Charity

Posted by Sandra on in Blog, Knowing the Industry, Making a Difference
Car Restoration This cherry red Datsun 240z was a heart-stopper in her prime! My 18 year old son happened to be wandering past while I was working on posting the photos of the ol' girl to our Donate a Car blog, "Wow. That's amazing. When I'm rich I'm going to drive a cool car like that!" If car restoration is your thing, then a vehicle like this is your dream come true, too! Continue reading "Car Restoration Project Nets $1800.00 for Charity" →

ALS Society Donations | Beyond the Ice Bucket Challenge

Posted by Sandra on in Blog, Making a Difference, You and Your Health
Just two years ago we saw a chilly fundraiser go viral. The Ice Bucket Challenge became a broadly known and fabulously successful means of ramping-up awareness the ALS Society. Originally it was a private call between friends to pick a good cause  and pass along the dare. It quickly became so much more!. Continue reading "ALS Society Donations | Beyond the Ice Bucket Challenge" →

Corporate Giving | A Valentine for Canada

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

Ask any of our team here at Donate a Car Canada: we have the best job in the country! For some companies, giving takes the shape of beautiful volunteerism and hearty donations. Invaluable! "Corporate giving," for us, is giving of self and time and heart. Continue reading "Corporate Giving | A Valentine for Canada" →

A Different Kind of Marching Orders – The Salvation Army

Posted by Sandra on in Blog, Making a Difference
Looking for inspiration and a hearty reminder that there is goodness in the world? The Salvation ArmySalvation Army have been serving with practical compassion for 133 years! They have hope to share and the vehicle donors that care about the work of the SA are as diverse as the programs the organization has to offer. Continue reading "A Different Kind of Marching Orders – The Salvation Army" →

Sandy’s Lumina Benefits Her Humane Society

Posted by Sandra on in Blog, Making a Difference
Lumina“I tried to take her to a scrap metal/ auto parts, but no one wanted her.” Sandy’s Chevy Lumina is a rusty, but beloved, collection of adventures and memories. We were privileged to jump on in for the minivan’s final ride. We're setting the Victoria Humane Society up for a gift at the same time! Continue reading "Sandy’s Lumina Benefits Her Humane Society" →

’97 Dodge Ram Not Quite Scrap

Posted by Sandra on in Blog, Knowing the Industry, Making a Difference
Pick N Pull The Dodge Ram was a member of the family. A trip to the local scrap yard just wasn’t an option when it came time to having the truck taken off the road. Yacht rails on the truck were our first clue that the donated ‘97 Dodge had stories to tell! Continue reading "’97 Dodge Ram Not Quite Scrap" →

Giving Dignity | The Alzheimer Society

Posted by Sandra on in Blog, Uncategorized, You and Your Health
Alzheimer SocietyThe Alzheimer Society is putting hearts, minds, and hands to an inspired role. The help those diagnosed with dementia and Alzheimer’s, as well as the people who love and care for them. We are excited to share that thousands of your donor dollars are being directed to their work. Continue reading "Giving Dignity | The Alzheimer Society" →

The Metal Monster | How we Value Your Recycle Donation

Posted by Sandra on in Blog, Knowing the Industry
  Recycle“How much will I get for my car?” That’s the first thing we want to know when we’re considering letting go of our four-wheeled-wonder, right? If you’ve had opportunity to speak with us, you know that we’ll ask a lot of questions to be sure that we’re carefully assessing the best process for your particular donation because, like you, we want the highest donation dollars possible. Continue reading "The Metal Monster | How we Value Your Recycle Donation" →