Charities keepin’ it wild in your in back yard

Did you know that you have local and regional charities whose heart work is to care for our wildlife? We’re talking rescue, research, and re-homing. If a wild Canada sounds like the stuff of freedom and planet health to you, you can get involved!

In a minute we’re going to give you a hearty list of just a few wildlife charities that you will want to visit. But for now, begin to imagine how you might want to help in your own unique way!

Wild Canada is all about hands-on caring

Wildlife care is all about you and I. If we each do our part to tend our little sphere of influence, we can make a big difference. Visit the charity you love online. Explore their Donate Now and Get Involved options. There is sure to be a wildlife supporting way that fits you perfectly!

Here at Donate a Car Canada we have one honed-to-near-perfection way: we turn your unused/unwanted vehicle into money in hand for the charity you love!

We do that in a couple of different ways. We re-sell donated vehicles via auction or other re-sale agents across Canada. These vehicles are sold as-is for the highest bid our agents can get! Donation outcomes can be thousands of dollars for your cause!

A car, truck, van, or SUV that is ready to come off the road is recycled.

Either way, the pick-up is free and the process is super easy!

Is there a wildlife charity near me?

Yes! You can choose ANY Canadian charity to receive your vehicle donation. Here are just a few to choose from:

I’m ready to hand my car over to the wild!

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Once upon a time…

…there was an Ontario Ford Focus owner who knew it was time to let their little car go. The trusty, rusty old thing was stranding them on the road. What better way to extend a legacy than by donating to her charity of choice?

To their happy surprise, with just few clicks of a button, the Kawartha Wildlife Centre was set to benefit from the car’s end of life process.

The important middle bit

Hundreds of Ford Focus donors give on behalf of Canadian charities! Often the cars are recycle-ready. Recycle vehicle outcomes add up cumulatively for our charities. This means thousands of donations dollars annually.

We are also able to re-sell donated cars for larger donations. A Focus that’s running, in good condition, with moderate mileage could bring your charity a $500.00 gift — or more! Whatever the condition, we tend to each gift individually. Moreover, our regional recycle and re-sale supports give careful guidance about their buyer base. These companies know best-process in your area!

Our free tow is standard, prompt, and friendly. Once we have the Ford picked-up it’s just a matter of time and math. Next, your charity is likely to receive their gift within two months of donation. Then, a tax receipt to the donor follows within a month of that. Missing the receipt? We have a simple follow-up process. You will always get that receipt in hand!

Happily ever after

Our Ford Focus donor tells their own story,

“I would like to let you know that I was very impressed by the entire donation process at Donate a Car Canada. Staff were friendly and email responses were detailed and prompt, with clear instructions and an expected timeline. Pickup itself was problem-free, occurring on the very next day. The tow agent was courteous and knowledgeable, and had the paperwork ready, of which there was not much, keeping things really simple.

I recommend Donate a Car Canada to anyone thinking about disposing of their old vehicle to aid a cause close to their hearts. Our chosen charity has already received the funds and we have been notified that a tax receipt will be in the mail soon. The entire experience could not have been any better. Thank you Donate a Car Canada!”

The moral of the story

Our heartfelt gratitude to our Ford Focus donor because you’re the reason we do what we do. Generously doing as we are able — each in their own way — is at the heart of Donate a Car Canada.

Maybe you have a car of your own to donate? On the other hand, you may need to get connect with a human voice, first? We can help! Call in to 1-800-250-4904. A few minutes on the phone (an average call will take less than 10 minutes of your time — even if you’re going ahead with the donation!) will give lots of direction. Or, if you know this is the choice for you, click on the button below. Our online form is self-explanatory and will get things rolling along in minutes.

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World Wildlife Fund | A unique gift

J.L. came to us with a special concern. Preparing to make an out-of-country move, he knew he wanted to donate his Toyota Prius for the World Wildlife Fund. The car had high mileage, but was in running condition.

“The car runs fine but it’s an American car and therefor I cannot donate it to anything but recycling.”

Our donor was right: when donating a car in Canada, it must have been last registered in Canada. No Canadian registration? Recycle only. This didn’t pose a problem at all! The agents that serve charities through our program want to maximize every donation. The Alberta agent that managed J.L.’s gift worked hard to find the best way to get the highest return.

Rather than just paying out a scrap-rate for the Prius, our agent took time to piece it out. This isn’t always a viable option. Our agents process donated vehicles whatever means results in the largest dollar outcome for the charity while also covering their own costs. In this case, they took a hit to their own pocket so that the WWF could benefit with just a few dollars more!

Will my donated vehicle be parted-out?

We serve many wildlife-focused charities. In fact, if you have a Canadian wildlife charity that you care about, they probably have a vehicle donation program! We serve these organizations in several ways:

1. We recycle or re-sell donated vehicles. Visit our FAQ page for the nitty-gritty on how we determine what to do on a car-by-car basis. Your car, truck, SUV, van, or motorcycle is assessed on its own merits. We won’t overlook any detail! Some vehicles are scrapped; many are sold as-is to the highest bidder. This can result in a donation of thousands of dollars for the cause you love.
2. Our agents align with the mission of many of our environmental and conservation charities: removing unused/unwanted vehicles from the roads is good Earth Care practice.
3. We take care of every aspect of the donation process so that the charity doesn’t have to. These works are often operated by volunteers. Their volunteers are in it because they care for the planet and for critters. By taking care of the administrative bits and bobs, we free the charity up to do their heart work.

I want to give to a Canadian wildlife cause

There are so many ways to tend our earth and our wilds! Your regional charity will benefit from your time, your social media shares, and even from your gifts-in-kind. Visit your nearby charity’s web page and find their “Ways to Donate” information.

‘Ready to go big and donate your unused or unwanted vehicle? Here are some of the causes we currently work alongside:

Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area

Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation

Aspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary

BC Parks Foundation

Calgary Wildlife Rehabilitation Society

Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS)

Critter Care Wildlife Society

Friends of Fish Creek Provincial Park Society

Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc.

Hope for Wildlife Society

Kawartha Wildlife Centre

Lake Winnipeg Foundation

Medicine River Wildlife Centre

Northern Lights Wildlife Society

Northwest Wildlife Preservation Society

Nova Scotia Nature Trust

Peregrine Falcon Recovery Project (Manitoba)

Sandy Pines Wildlife Centre

Shades of Hope Wildlife Refuge

The Land Between

TLC The Land Conservancy of British Columbia

Toronto Wildlife Centre

World Wildlife Fund Canada

Zoocheck

My charity isn’t on your list

If you don’t see the cause you wish to support on our list, no problem! We are at-the-ready to serve any Canadian charity. It’s possible that if you visit your charity they already have us linked somewhere on their website. If you can’t find the link, let us know…or reach out to your charity to let them know of your hope to donate your vehicle.

Once we’re connected with them we can get the work done to set them up with their own vehicle donation program. No cost to them. No cost to you. Big benefits to your, your charity, and our Canadian wildlife!

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Offering our wildlife sanctuary is a core Canadian value. Of our nearing 1,000 Canadian charities, dozens are animal care organizations. Donate a Car Canada donors often put their donation dollars toward these causes.

Our part in this work

A Kwartha Wildlife Sanctuary donor offered this hearty feedback earlier this month:

“I would like to let you know that I was very impressed by the entire
donation process at Donate a Car Canada. Staff were friendly and email
responses were detailed and prompt, with clear instructions and an
expected timeline. Pickup itself was problem-free, occurring on the very
next day. The tow agent…was courteous and knowledgeable, and
had the paperwork ready, of which there was not much, keeping things
really simple.

I recommend Donate a Car Canada to anyone thinking about disposing of
their old vehicle to aid a cause close to their hearts. Our chosen
charity has already received the funds and we have been notified that a
tax receipt will be in the mail soon. The entire experience could not
have been any better. Thank you Donate a Car Canada!”

And that is our part in offering wildlife sanctuary! Getting your donation dollars to the animal charity that best matches your own care and concern is what we’re about.

How do I find my charity?

First, simply click on the “Charities” button on our website.

You’ll see something like this:

You’ll see that there’s a red “Search for a Charity” button. Simply enter the name of your charity there. Or, you can search by a topic. When you do the latter, all of the charities related to your interest will appear below your search bar.

From there it’s simply a matter of proceeding with your donation!

If wildlife, domestic animals, or other aspects of ecology and care of the Earth are your heartbeat, connect with us today!

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