West Coast generosity

Jack (not his real name; all names are changed to protect donor confidentiality) wrote in to say, “My Honda has a scrape on the passenger side, but fairly minor. Otherwise there are spots where the paint is flaking, but does not affect running condition. It had a recent oil change, has been serviced regularly.” The mileage was moderate and it was clear the little white car was a great candidate for auction.

There was an extra layer of meaning to Jack’s generosity: he wished to donate to an environmental charity. The charity of choice? The David Suzuki Foundation. And, Wow! Did the DSF ever get a boost to their efforts!

Jack’s Honda was auctioned off in a charity vehicle auction for a gift of $11,855.92!

Every car counts

Not every donated vehicle can be re-sold. In fact, recycle-ready vehicles count for the majority of donations here at Donate a Car Canada. Generosity expressed through rusted out or broken down cars is no less impactful than the big sale outcomes. Every month, dozens of charities benefit from donors who care so much for the wellbeing of those organizations.

One such donor was Jim. He was engaged and excited about honouring his late wife through vehicle donation. When he reached out to donate her vehicle he noted, “My wife passed away two years ago and I know that donating her Jeep was what she wanted. The Odometer number is correct – 337,000! ‘Bertha’ was a beast and my wife could drive her through anything!!

Bertha still runs fine but like any old Jeep she leaks a bit of oil and her brakes are starting to go. Rusted front fender and door scratches and a cracked windshield, but there’s a recently new roof (soft top) and Goodyear Wrangler tires with a ton of mileage left. That being said, ol’ Bertha could be pirated for the above and a good mechanic would love to have a shot at her! 5 speed stick with 4 wheel drive option and heaven help anything that ever hit her solid steel fenders!! If recycled is the best (or only) option that’s fine. It’s where the funds would be going that’s important. My wife was a huge supporter of our military and first responders, particularly the issue many have with PTSD. I know that this is the right thing to honour her memory.“

Bertha was recycled for a donation to Jim’s wife-honouring charity of choice, Wounded Warriors Canada.

The business end of generosity

Sometimes business gets personal! Vehicle donations from Canadian businesses are a unique privilege to process. One Alberta construction crew donated their re-sale ready minivan for a $1,150.10 for the Alberta Cancer Foundation. The owner/donor wrote, “My experience with Donate a car Canada was positive. I would not hesitate to recommend your services. Thank you again for a great experience.”

A custom home builder donated a company truck for a local faith community. More recently, an elevator repair company’s Ford Fiesta raised a donation for the local food bank.

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Giving starts with the heart…

We give where we care (and, sometimes, where we hurt). I didn’t think much about donating to cancer charities until my Grandma was diagnosed with breast cancer and my Grandpa with cancer in his intestines. Diabetes is a cause that tugs at me because I have many dear friends who wrestle with it daily. Maybe you relate? The charity that rescues, supports, warms, and educates in the places (and with the people and creatures) that you love is probably the one that you readily share your hard-earned resources with.

…and giving works through our hands

Those resources come at a cost to you. The work of your back and brain and hands makes it possible for you to have enough to live, and enough to share — even if it puts the financial squeeze on in another area of your life. There’s something about this that is actually rich with gratitude. As Thanksgiving has arrived, we find ourselves considering how often “thanks” and generosity go hand-in-hand.

What does Donate a Car Canada do with your giving?

Our role here at DACC is to facilitate the pick-up and re-sale, or recycling, of your donation-ready vehicle. Every vehicle counts! Car or truck, SUV or motorcycle. Seasonally, we can even do some motorhomes and boats! We have supporting agents that manage the free transport. These capable, market-savvy companies then recycle the vehicle, or put it up for re-sale. The net proceeds go to your chosen charity. That’s right! You choose the charity. ANY registered charity in Canada can be chosen!

How does the giving add up?

Donations like yours add up and add up and add UP.

It is not a stretch to say that we see donations upwards of $9,000.00 and $29,000.00. Children’s hospitals and local SPCAs can draw many vehicle donors each month. Other organizations that captured hearts in the summer months are those reaching out to children and marginalized women. If vehicles are recycled (instead of re-sold) donations average around $400.00. And our donors who are mindfully caring for the planet contributed to many charities, allowing us to send some of those smaller amounts across the board.

One Habitat for Humanity supporter donated their Toyota Camry and wrote, “Thank you, We loved our experience with Donate a Car. When I called to ask questions, someone spoke to me promptly, and they were really kind and helpful. I liked the email that I got, asking if I did still want to donate, since I’d started the form, but not finished it online. The garage that came and picked up the car was great to talk to, and the driver who picked it up was very sweet. We’d absolutely recommend this to our friends.”

Are you ready to make a difference?

You may be ready to move an old(er) or unused car off of your driveway? Maybe you’re tired of paying storage fees on a vehicle that just isn’t getting the attention you expected it would? We can help! First, fill in an online donation form. Click the red button below and in less than 10 minutes you will be all set to hear your next steps. Then, wait for your agent’s phone call. They will arrange your free pick-up/tow at a time that suits you well. Finally, watch your inbox for your tax receipt. Simple. Quick. Free — for donor and charity alike!

We look forward to serving you and your charity in the months ahead!

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Where is your focus right now?

At Donate A Car Canada we are reminded every day to be “Others” focused. The stories attached to every donated car constantly impact our world. I believe our awareness is heightened as a result of working with thousands of generous people and many deserving charities. It’s such a cool gig to be a part of!

Today I wish you could truly know the individuals behind the scenes here. Each of us bringing our unique offering to our process and each with their own passion to ‘give back’. It may seem somewhat indulgent of me to talk about our own people, but we’ve developed a strong community spirit. We’ve worked hard to integrate that into our core environment.

Every gift that comes from a car donation has a helping impact!

Our daily interactions include so many volunteers and workers faithful to their causes. People passionate about what they do are so grateful for the money generated through our program. It’s because of people like you that we get to enjoy these moments and memories!

If you’re reading this and you don’t have a car to get rid of, or a pocket book that allows you to ‘give generously’, there are so many ways to make those ‘trips around the sun’ more meaningful on a daily basis. Even if it’s a simple smile or an encouraging word, or laughter shared with another (we do that a lot around here!), it all counts and it all makes a difference. It really doesn’t take much to be an angel.

I love the message behind this Nickelback song …

Angels among us

Recently, J.P. donated their 2018 Chevy Malibu for their charity of choice. Meals on Wheels received a gift of $11,100.00! The donor’s experience? They wrote, ” Would use this service again as they made it so easy!”

We’d say that J.P. is the one that made it easy!

Connie donated her 1958 Seville for the Action Coalition on Human Trafficking. Another shining star! 

And don’t forget the companies that gift their retired rides. One such donated their scrap-ready Dodge Ram for VOKRA — a kitten rescue in Vancouver, B.C.

Your unused, unwanted car can launch you to angel status just like that! Fill in your donation form today and make this trip around the sun count!

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One of my favourite traditions with my Mom is going to K-Days in Edmonton. We’ve done it for 21 years now, with the exception of maybe one or two when I was having babies. We enjoy a leisurely lunch while we watch the thoroughbred races at Northlands Park. We spend the whole afternoon laughing and enjoying each other’s company. She bets, I post them for her, we have our little routines. Then we wander through the exhibits, buy fudge and mini donuts. We stay at a hotel because we both come from other places. They are memories I will treasure as long as I live.

What does going to the Exhibition have to do with Mother’s Day? Well, those memories contribute to the embodiment of who my Mom is, and when it comes to celebrating her, those moments mean something. When I think of her, there is no thing I can do, nor words to fully express my gratitude for all she represents to me. When Mother’s Day comes around, I fall so short in acknowledging her but then, maybe demonstrating my love and appreciation is something I should do more of all year through and not just leave it for one day out of the entire year! This year she’s going to be in Cow Town with me (a rare treat), and we get to enjoy an Elvis impersonation dinner theatre. Can’t wait! After all, Elvis was always her first love!! 🙂

Memory lane and Mother’s Day

I read an article this week that took me down memory lane and it offered a great idea for making Mom’s day special. One dad bought a journal and has his little girl write/draw a card in it every year instead of buying one. How sweet is that? I like that dad! Thoughtful, all I’d need to draw a tear or two! Isn’t that a great idea?

There are so many creative things we can do without spending a ton of money. Breakfast in bed – the old standby. A hand-made coupon book filled with ‘gifts’ of time, chores done, good attitudes, no sibling fights for a day… Flowers of course, family. Surprises.

Mom’s Day and Donate a Car Canada

All of us working at Donate A Car Canada are moms [This was the case when this was originally posted back in 2014 — we’ve had a few shuffles in staff since then!]. We all have lots of stuff. I think I can safely speak for all of us when I say that we don’t need more stuff. We want more meaning. If you really wanted to do something meaningful for Mom, you could ask what her favourite charity is and make a donation on her behalf. Maybe it’s MADD, maybe it’s Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, maybe it’s Inn from the Cold. Take a look through our thousands of Canadian charities and you’ll find an organization I’m sure, who could use the love and generosity of a family honouring their Mom, whether it’s a monetary gift, a vehicle donated through our program, or even volunteering.

Whatever you choose to do to make Mother’s Day memorable, know that even the little things mean a lot to us Moms!

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What do you do when you find a vulture in your garage? Good Samaritans Laura and Mark spent their Christmas season faced with just such a question. Then? Well, wait until you see what happens next…

Donate a vehicle for your cause

If you are poised to donate a vehicle, you already know that it is a personal, intentional, and generous process. There is a story behind every car! What’s yours? Here’s more from Laura and Mark:

Visiting vulture

“We were outside shoveling the drive way on December 18 when we saw a big bird soaring aloft. We thought, That is very odd; it must be a turkey vulture but it is long overdue heading south for the winter. Off it headed west on the breeze and we thought that was the end of that — except it wasn’t! Preparing to head out grocery shopping we noticed the vulture had flown into the open garage door without leaving a track in the snow! He nestled in our garage. When approached he made a hissing noise by expending air quickly out his nostrils, and he liked to stomp his feet one foot at a time to show who was boss.

Who do you call when a vulture moves in?

My husband Mark called the SPCA who recommended he call a couple of animal rescue services, including Shades of Hope in Ontario. It turns out this bird was reported in numerous garages around the area some weeks ago. The story goes it may have been sick and was too weak to fly at a young age so someone started sheltering and feeding it. Eventually, we suspect that person either attempted to capture the bird for transport to a sanctuary and it got free, or simply let it go into the winter air, based on information that it would be okay to do so.

Now it was socialized to some extent and, even though it could soar with the best of them, its family had long since left for South America, and he had no choice but to do the only thing he knew: go from garage to garage looking for food and shelter, where he was shooed away. No doubt he was cold and desperate. It was so sad!

Shades of Hope to the rescue

The staff at Shades of Hope animal sanctuary said my husband should find a big bin and try to capture the vulture by approaching it with a large sheet and casting the sheet about the vulture. The vulture and sheet could then be placed in the bin. He tried that to no avail. “Vic” (as we named him) flew up onto the rails for the garage door where no one could reach him.

We put cat food out as a lure as per the advice of a man my husband contacted at another sanctuary. The idea was to lure the vulture back to ground level and try again with the sheet. Vic flew down for the cat food but since capturing Vic in this manner seemed very unlikely, my husband called animal control to see if they had further opinions on what to do. We were advised by animal control to keep Vic until the next day until advised on what to do by the Ministry of Natural Resources.

The Ministry of Natural Resources weighs in

The next day the person from the Ministry of Natural Resources called and said that vultures are a protected species. They are no longer endangered (their population once suffered terribly due to the use of DDT). There were no particular regulations around what to do with Vic. The options we had were to shoo the bird once more into the winter air, or to bring him to Shades of Hope Animal Sanctuary.

The choice was clear: there is no way we were going to shoo Vic into the winter again. Vultures are not adapted to survive in winter weather. They would suffer frost bite to their unfeathered head and feet, and have no way to detect food under deep snow with their fine sense of smell and telescopic vision. Shooing Vic out again was ensuring his certain death. The mission became to take Vic to the Shades of Hope in Pefferlaw.

Winning Vic over

We cared for Vic by giving him shelter, lots of space, water and food. Vultures have a voracious appetite! He would quickly gobble up ½ pound portions of raw beef burger or steak. Contrary to popular belief, vultures prefer fresh meat, not decaying meat from old carcasses. We are sure, given a few days more, that Vic would have eaten out of our hands. He would approach ever closer when we brought him food, and fussed less and less. There was never a plan to hand feed him or to socialize him even more, and we never did. This bird had to get his strength back, return to the skies to meet up with his friends, and raise a family of his own.

Vulture transport: more challenging than you’d think!

The challenge was how to get Vic into a container for transport to Shades of Hope. We were quickly successful in luring Vic into a large dog crate using a trail of steak. He stayed there comfortably for the night, with a space heater in the area to keep him warm.

The next morning we got permission to leave work to transport Vic to the Shades of Hope. Unfortunately there was a problem: the cage would not fit into the back of our Toyota Matrix! Mark frantically called everyone he knew who may have a van or other suitable vehicle for the warm transport of Vic in the cage, and that included car rental agencies. The search was unsuccessful!

That left only one option open: Mark had to go into the cage to capture Vic, and place him in the large plastic bin as per the original plan. Mark was much more worried about the stress to Vic incurred by capturing him than anything else, but there was no choice.  At least the cage would prevent Vic from flying upward into the rafters of the garage.

Vulture wrangling

My husband climbed into the dog crate and managed to capture Vic in a blanket and nestle him comfortably in the container for transport. Vic flapped a bit during the capture, but it was not difficult. He was quiet once in the darkness of the plastic crate. A rope was placed over the edge of the crate to make sure air would get inside.

Mark delivered Vic to the delighted staff at Shades of Hope. They had never sheltered a turkey vulture before! Mark cracked the lid of the bin open slightly once inside the shelter and Vic peered out. He’d long escaped the blanket. He had not fussed at all during the journey. The bin was placed on the floor of Vic’s new home, a luxurious stall equipped with branches to perch on. The lid of the bin was opened and with a couple of flaps Vic was on the perch. He relaxed quickly and began to preen his feathers.

What came next (Don’t worry…we’re getting to the “Donate a Vehicle” part of the story!)

Mark took a photo as Vic gazed back. It was almost as though he knew he would be cared for and all would be okay. Mark thought, this bird is definitely a little socialized. It saved him from psychological and physical damage during shelter and transport. Mark left a donation to help with Vic’s upkeep. Following up on Vic a few days later at Shades of Hope, we were surprised and delighted to receive the following message:

Your turkey vulture is in fine form!  We gave him a checkup and he is very young as suspected, but his body condition is good.  His tail feathers are in rough shape but that can be fixed with time and space.  Your Vic was packed up and driven all the way out to Napanee last night.  He is now with Sandy Pines Wildlife Centre where he will spend the winter in a large protected outdoor raptor aviary.  He has a heat lamp and room to stretch his wings.  Thank you for bringing him in.  He would not have survived the winter on his own out there.

Sandy Pines Wildlife Centre steps up, too

We also followed up with Sandy Pines Wildlife Centre on January 5th and we received the following message:

He is doing well has his own room with heating and lamps eating up a storm. He will have to stay inside until the worst of winter is over. They usually migrate once the frost starts in Ontario. Thanks for helping him.

Vic inspires rescuers to donate a vehicle

It happened that Mark’s Honda Civic had reached the end of its road at this time. There was no option but to scrap it, but he knew there was a way that the proceeds from the scrap yard could be sent to charity. An on-line search quickly turned up Donate A Car Canada.  Looking at the long list of charities at Donate a Car Canada one jumped off the screen: Sandy Pines Wildlife Centre! This is perfect, he thought!

Who knew it would be so simple to donate a vehicle?

After a few calls and e-mails the arrangements to have the proceeds from the Honda Civic sent to Sandy Pines Wildlife Center were set in place. The funds will help the center in their wonderful cause of wildlife rehabilitation, and that included Vic. Many thanks to Donate A Car Canada for helping make this happen.

Wrapping up part one of Vic’s story

Christmas will always be a time when we remember Vic the Turkey Vulture and how he chose us to rescue him from the cold winter. Given the uniqueness of this experience and the time of year that it happened it is hard not to look for deeper meaning. What came to mind is a list of virtues that came into play and how great it was to exercise them: compassion for another soul; caring; kindness; charity; humility for another creature; kindness; determination to see the best result for Vic; gratitude to all who helped and finally thankfulness for the whole experience.”

Delightful story and photos contributed by donors, Laura Mattice and Mark Newton

Interested in learning what happened to Vic? Check out Part Two of the story!

Ready to donate a vehicle of your own?

To donate a vehicle is quick, simple, and free! Your gift can go to any charity in Canada. Critters like Vic, community causes, kids, and quirky concerns — your car can help!

Every car, SUV, truck, motorcycle, and van has value. Yours will be either re-sold, or recycled. When you donate a vehicle you can trust that we will assign it to the right process. Like you, we want your vehicle to bring the highest donation possible for your charity of choice.

Ready to go? Click the red “Donate my car now” button below. The donation form you find there will take you just a few minutes to fill out. Once we have that we will assign your vehicle to an agent near you and you’re on your way to your free tow!

If you prefer to talk to a real, live, caring person, give us a call! Reach us at 1-877-250-4904, Monday – Friday.

Not quite ready to donate a vehicle today?

Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter! From there, you’ll be able to keep up to date on our program. You will also see posts that showcase our amazing donors and charities from every province across the country!

Are you a charity that would like to join up?

Visit our “Fundraising” page to get the details on how we will serve you and tend your donors!

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Year end giving fuels dreams, drama, and dynamic care

You may have noticed a little added urgency to your favourite charity’s requests for donations this holiday season? The postal strike had an impact on donations, for sure! Now is the time to get your precious donation dollars into the hands of the charity serving the cause you care about.

Your financial gift is what allows your charity of choice to keep the lights on, provide services, and make plans for the future. From your local community association to the arts, from children’s charities to seniors programs — every cause is ready to receive your donation.

Take some time to explore CanadaHelps and discover your many giving options. Visiting your chosen charity’s social media pages will bring happy news: if you donate before the end of the year, many organizations have double-your-donation campaigns going right now!

How year end giving can positively impact your taxes

CanadaHelps has a fabulous page dedicated to tax time. They write, “Not only is giving to charity a great way to make a difference to your favourite cause, but when you claim your charitable tax credits you can also take advantage of federal and provincial government tax incentives.”

Visit their page to explore their Charitable Tax Credit calculator!

Curious about how to maximize your benefits? Explore their site to learn how

• Federal and provincial donation tax credits add up
• You can reduce capital gains taxes
• To carry previous donations forward for a larger tax credit
• To transfer donation credits to your spouse or common-law partner

Year end giving will boost your charity’s ability to serve while also helping you maximize your own benefits!

Finishing the year off right

There’s no better way to end the year than by doing Good. The gift of your time, resources, and actual donation dollars ensures your charity finishes the year strong, too.

Thank you for the privilege of working alongside you and the cause you care about! Here’s to a new year of equality, dignity, and provision for all!

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Auctioneer a blend of magic and motivation

When vehicles are donated through the Donate a Car Canada program, they are either re-sold, or recycled.

The re-sale process is always managed as-is and to the highest bidder. Sometimes that means our agents are working the phones and spreading the word about a sale-ready car, truck, van, SUV, or motorcycle. They may even be promoting an RV or a boat!

Often, re-selling happens at a regional auction house. What happens at a car auction? The auctioneer (the person calling the sale) is at the heart of this endeavor. Their magic can happen right at the yard with interested buyers on scene to proffer a bid. More and more, online bidding is opening up the field for even more interested buyers.

Curious to hear how that may play out? We’ve just had an exciting Charity Car Auction! If you’ve been following along you know that a Calgary group of dealerships donated four classic vehicles for the Canadian Red Cross. Here’s just a taste of how that all came together.

Auctioneer brings it all home for donor’s charity of choice

Click on each of the following. ‘Give a listen to what happens at a car auction when a vehicle goes up on the block:

1968 Suzuki Cobra T500

1989 Jaguar SJX Convertible

1972 Chevrolet Cheyenne

1966 Ford Thunderbird

What happens at a car auction if I donate my vehicle?

Your first step toward auction is our online donation form. This will take you less than 10 minutes to fill in:

Based on the information you provide, we will determine how best to process your donated vehicle. If it is in driveable condition, with reasonable mileage, and lookin’ good, we may assign it to auction.

Then, just sit back and wait for your confirmation email (with lots of goodies about your tow agent). The agent (either a local auction house, area recycler, or other re-sale agent) will call you to make pick-up arrangements that suit you best.

What happens at the car auction is a matter of time and process. The agent will assign your donated vehicle to the sale day they deem most likely to see the highest sale return.

They may promote your vehicle on their website, or spread the word in other ways.

You may have the opportunity to follow along online.

On sale day your donated car, truck, van, SUV, or motorcycle will be put up for bids, as-is, to the highest bidder. The auction house awaits and processes payment from the buyer. They then send the net proceeds to our accounting department here at Donate a Car Canada.

What about my tax receipt?

From there it’s just a matter of time until we disburse your gift to your charity. You can select any Canadian charity as your car donation recipient. You read that right: ANY charity in Canada can receive your vehicle donation proceeds!

Once we have payment from our agent, we disburse your gift. Your tax receipt is issued via our partnering program, CanadaHelps. This typically happens within one to two weeks of your charity receiving their donation. Tax receipts are emailed. If there is ever any issue opening the receipt, or if it is misplaced, we can simply and quickly have a new copy re-issued!

‘More questions about what happens at a car auction? We’re here to answer all we can. We can’t wait to work with you in bringing a valuable donation for the cause you love!

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Top comments from donors who donate a car to a children’s charity

If you’ve had a chance to visit our social media pages, or read through our testimonials, you’ve seen it: donors love how smooth the process is.

One summertime Alberta Children’s Hospital donor wrote,

​The Donate a Car Canada program is well organized, user friendly and the program administrators provide timely updates/ follow-ups. It’s a unique and exceptional service that creates value to non-profit organizations and offers an environmental solution for managing end of service for high mileage vehicles. The program is efficiently managed and offers exceptional value.

~ B.P., Subaru Outback donor

Ready to donate a car to a children’s charity?

You’re ready to roll! You’re set to give…but how do you choose? With (literally!) thousands of kids’ causes to choose from in Canada this can feel a bit overwhelming.

No problem! An easy place to begin your charity choosing is CanadaHelps. They list Canada’s charities by “category that is close to your heart.” This search feature makes finding a cause you can support so easy!

Our own charities page has a search feature, too. Simple enter, “children,” or “kids” and you’ll see an at-a-glance list.

It really is just this easy

Follow these 3 easy steps to donate a car to a children’s charity in Canada:

First, click the big red button here:

The form you find there will take you less than 10 minutes to fill in. Trouble with the form? We are here to help! Call in to 1-877-250-4904 to talk to a cheerful, funny, very efficient human!

Next, wait for your phone to ring. Our agent will call to arrange pick-up of your donated vehicle.

Finally, it’s time to receive your tax receipt! Once your donated vehicle has been re-sold or recycled, we will receive payment for it. Then, CanadaHelps will issue your tax receipt on behalf of whichever charity you have chosen.

Not quite ready to let go of that ol’ car?

Find and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. There you will be able to keep up-to-date on posts. We love to showcase amazing donors and charities in every province in Canada!

Then, when you’re ready sometime down the road, we’ll be just a click or a call away.

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‘Little worn out? Feeling like enough is enough?

You are not alone! These past couple of years have really taken a toll on us all, haven’t they?

We are really (really!) lucky here at Donate a Car Canada: every day brings us into contact with giving Canadians. People like you and I who grab onto a deeper reality. A kind of Goodness that keeps on thrumming no matter what is going on around us!

Your car, your charity!

The beauty of donating your car, truck, van, or SUV through our program here is choice. Well, choice and a free tow. Ok, choice, a free tow, and sunny-joyful customer service. Oh, and it’s super easy, too!

When you face into, “Enough is enough already!” with your unique pluck and kindness, there is no limit to the change you can bring. Aligning yourself with the charity that is already doing the work you love is one such way. And donating an unused or unwanted car is a way to help that charity. And by “that charity,” we mean any Canadian charity!

Diverse, practical, compassionate

From international justice work to local inclusion projects — you can give to the heart work that means the most to you. Human kindness comes in so many shapes, sizes, policies, and procedures!

Even while we feel the ground shifting beneath us, can we agree to offer the steady hand of respect and support where we are vulnerable? Because we are all vulnerable in one way or another. We need each other to be a non-anxious presence in an anxious world.

We’re here to serve you and your heart cause with excellence, efficiency, and impartiality. Reach out if you’re ready to donate your unused/unwanted car, truck, SUV, van, or motorcycle. The tow is always free, your charity of choice won’t pay a penny, and you’ll receive a tax receipt for the net proceeds of the processing of your vehicle!

Not quite ready to donate? Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter to get an overall feel for how we care for each other and our charities here. This is a community you want to be part of!

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It means: when someone laughs at another’s expense and it’s hurtful, you don’t stay silent.

: when you see a vulnerable person on the street you don’t jump to judgement. You take the time to learn their story. And maybe even offer them a hand up.

: when a teenager is a ‘cutter’, you don’t shirk the responsibility that knowledge places on you. You offer support and direction to professionals.

: when a mom runs for shelter with her babies because of an abusive partner, you don’t turn a blind eye.

: when someone is suicidal, you take it seriously. You even take the necessary steps to protect that person.

: when an older person needs assistance, you’re the one stepping up. You share in normal conversations with those lost in the vortex of aging. You ensure that they do not become invisible to the rest of the world.

It also means you nurture healthy relationships. For your own self. With those you care for.

It simply means thanking the cashier for smiling during their busy day. Or maybe asking them what you can do to put a smile on their face.

Simply thinking about others can bring change. Imagine yourself in their shoes; imagine a way to love and support them through their challenges.

And remember to look after yourself. You can make a difference, and it’s important not to become overwhelmed in doing well.

But you already know what it means! You’re either one of our donors! Or you are considering how you can support one of your favorite charities. We love you for that! There are hundreds of charities on our listing who can benefit from your thoughtfulness and generosity. Your car, your charity of choice!

Like Mahatma Ghandi said, “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” It’s not just a cliche.

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