Lost car rescue is all about turning “unwanted” into “invaluable”

Sometimes that old scrapper feels like a lost cause. That old jalopy that’s been sitting out in the back lane? Whipper snippin’ around it, one summer after another, can get old. Shoveling it out of the latest snow fall gets a little tiresome. The car we loved (sometimes) needs a rescue.

Every vehicle has a story. You can extend the legacy of your beloved (but unused/unwanted) car, truck, van, or SUV by donating it for ANY charity in Canada!

Thinking of donating a scrap car?

Every vehicle donation is considered for re-sale and recycle.

So, our starting place when we see your SUV particulars is an assessment of age, condition, make, and model. We pay careful attention to your vehicle notes and use them to guide us in our determination of best process for your Jeep, junker, or Jaguar.

If it is auction-ready we’ll set you up with free transport to auction. There it will be sold as-is to the highest bidder.

If your vehicle is not quite the right fit for your local auction house we may assign it to a re-sale/recycle agent. These capable crews will assess the car when they have it on their yard and determine if they’ll be able to find a buyer, or if they need to pay out a recycle amount.

And if you are donating a scrapper it’s as simple as any of the above. Your free tow will ensure your junker gets to the agent’s lot and they’ll pay us the going rate for recycling in your region.

A bit more about the recycle process

Here at Donate a Car Canada we have been fortunate. Our agents, despite a metal market that ebbs and flows and ebbs again, ensure that our charities receive a donation for every donated vehicle.

We often hear the words, “My tires alone are worth more than what you’re offering!” How we appreciate the cost of tires! When you and I put new tires on our vehicles it costs us several hundreds of dollars. Unfortunately, that rubber just doesn’t hold its value once a car is ready to recycle.

Recycle agents and scrap yards cover their own costs in different ways. Some will sell individual parts. Some make their largest return on the metal that the car is made of. Others are able to fix and re-sell vehicles. Whatever the case, our agents pay us out at what the market will afford based on their own initial investment in transport, vehicle breakdown, and administrative costs.

Scrap car donation outcomes: those dollars add up!

Despite the ups and downs in the market, thanks to our cooperating agents and conservative budgeting on our side, our charities continue to benefit through our program. Your lost car rescue gift is added to the next…and to the next…and to the one after that, too! Your charity of choice won’t take that for granted, and they’ll put your gift to great work!

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Support for Canadian seniors comes in all shapes and sizes

Around here, every car counts! One senior-supporting donor knows this better than most: he’s donated seven (7!!) vehicles in 2025! We’ve noted the LeSabre ($200.00 for the charity), the Pilot ($430.00 donation), and the Colorado (donation TBD). Here are a few more multi-wheeled wonders from the same fellow:

2007 Toyota Sienna (a $550.00 donation)

GMC 2500 4 Wheel Drive ($200.00 gift)

2001 Saturn SC1 (Another $275.00 for the charity)

2011 GMC Acadia (donation TBD)

When you donate a vehicle through Donate a Car Canada, you can choose your charity. ANY registered Canadian charity can be your recipient. Who did our multi-vehicle donor choose? For EVERY donation he made? Seniors Outreach – Kneehill County! Those gifts really add up!

With a mission to, “…enhance the quality of life for Kneehill County seniors and their families by empowering citizens through volunteerism, services, and advocacy,” they are home to exceptional services and programs for seniors in Alberta. This one vehicle donor’s commitment to this demographic in his community is an inspiration! His donation dollars will go a long way to keeping the wheels on the county “bus”.

Legacy building and estate giving

And calling all seniors! I’m one of you, now. Hoooboy, has this season in my life ever snuck up on me! One of the things I’ve recently wrapped up in a tidy bow is my will and estate plan. What a task!

If this is a consideration in the works for you, here’s a reminder to include your vehicle in the process. The individuals (likely people we care deeply about) who will be taking care of the stuff we leave behind will be grateful for our attention to this detail.

You can extend the story of your vehicle by stipulating its donation when you pass away.

Estate vehicle donation is something we tend every day here. The process is simple, quick, and free. For all of the nitty-gritty, give our post, “Estate Vehicle Donation” a read. it will answer all of the questions you didn’t even know you had!

Support for Canadian seniors rollin’ along, year after year

If you currently have an unused or unwanted vehicle that you are ready to donate, you’re a few clicks away from done! Visit CanadaHelps if you are unsure of your charity of choice. Or, take a few minutes to scan through the extensive charity list that you’ll see when you’re working through the online donation form.

The form itself will take less than ten minutes.

Once we have your vehicle particulars we’ll assign you to a transport agent. They will call you to arrange your free tow! This can be timed to suit you perfectly. At process end, after your gift has been disbursed to your chosen charity, you will receive a tax receipt via email.

Simple. Quick. Free!

We can’t wait to work with you in your support for Canadian seniors! And, if you are a senior, we’re delighted to work alongside you in honouring your chosen charity.

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Turning that summer vacation ride into riches for charity

Have you ever wondered what happens to your summer vacation shuttle bus once its driven its last carriage full of tourists through the Rockies? One BC company makes it a habit of extending the legacy of those trusty vehicles.

The company owner first came to Donate a Car Canada in 2022. His 2010 Ford E450 Bus had been rendered immovable thanks to a stolen catalytic converter. $500.00 was raised for the Regional Animal Protection Society.

Then, in 2023, he donated a scrap-ready 2014 Ford E450 shuttle bus. It too had, you guessed it, a stolen catalytic converter. RAPS received $275.00 dollars to help the critters.

Most recently, this same donor rolled back in with a double donation in January! You read that right: two shuttle vehicles in one month. The happy news? These ones weren’t quite ready to come off the road. Auction-ready and fully of potential, his 2015 Ford E-450 was sold for a donation of $2866.15 for the BC SPCA! It’s parking lot pal, a 2011 Mercedes Benz Sprinter, went for a $1109.02 donation for the same charity!

Summer is more than just slushies and sunshine

The example set by this summer vacation shuttle owner is inspiring! Every vehicle counts — junker and jewel alike. Ask the care teams at RAPS and the BC SPCA: big donation, or small, when it comes to helping vulnerable animals, every gift matters.

This summer, if you find yourself tired of sweeping around that old Taurus, donate it!

Mowing the lawn for the sixth time and annoyed by that unused Honda in the driveway? Donate it!

This summer vacation, turn your imagination toward creative ways of giving back to the charity you love. And if that includes donating an unwanted car, van, SUV, truck, or motorcycle, we’re your crew! We’ll keep the process simple, quick, and free — for donor and charity alike!

We’re a click or a call away!

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It’s time to strap on your shoes and walk for the cause you love

Earlier this year I had the happy luck of being part of the Coldest Night of the Year walk to end hurt, hunger, and homelessness. It was a light-hearted way to get a little exercise while doing some good. Embarking on a walk for a cause that is meaningful for you is a rewarding experience of community and caring.

As we move deeper into spring and summer, you’ll find there are many charities hosting their own walks, runs, rides, and golf tournaments. There’s something really connected about partnering action (especially playful action) with fund raising. Making a difference while also enjoying other likeable humans and the Canadian outdoors? It’s a perfect pairing!

Who can I walk for this year?

We’re glad you asked!

Here are just a few of the upcoming “Walk For,” “Ride For,” “Run For,” “Golf For” events in Canada:

The Schizophrenia Society of Alberta hosts their Strides of Hope Walk in May.

The Walk to End ALS is happening across Canada! Visit their site to find a wander near you.

Another event in May is the Walk for Alzheimer’s for the Alzheimer’s Society.

You can Cycle for Autism in Edmonton!

Can’t get out to the local park? The Huntington Society hosts, Virtual Walk Weekend for their cause.

Raise your paws for guide dogs! The Canadian Guide Dogs is hosting Dollars for Dogs!

Your local hospice will be participating in the Hike for Hospice, and Prostate Canada will ramp up their Father’s Day Walk/Run for prostate cancer soon, too.

If your more of a “sit for” charity kind of human…

Not everyone is up for a walk for this-or-that! Time is tight, finances are pinchy, and energy can be in short supply. If walking-riding-running or whacking a ball around a perfectly good patch of grass is not your thing, no problem!

Canadian charities need any support you can offer. Some are in a position to receive Gifts In Kind. So, think clothing, furniture, food. Did you know that many second hand shops are actually set up to raise funds? So, when you go shopping, you are actually aiding a cause. Those same shops will accept the items you no longer need or want. Donate them!

Of course, the primary need of every helping organization is funding. Every crinkle in the economy, every disruption to postal service — it’s a whollop. Charities feel these fluctuations keenly. Your financial gift matters so very much.

And then there us! If you have an unused or unwanted vehicle, we will re-sell or recycle it for any charity in Canada. For real! There are over 80,000 to choose from, and any one of them can be the recipient of your vehicle donation. The process is simple, quick, free, and friendly.

When the rubber hits the road

Whether you’re taking to the road in your sneakers, up on two wheels, or tucked into a golf cart, you can be part of helping your charity help others. And if you have four wheels that are ready to roll for your cause, we’re a click or a call away!

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Donating an estate vehicle: Why leave a legacy in this way?

It’s the beginning of May (as I sit down to refresh this post). May is #LeaveALegacyMonth! Could donating an estate vehicle be part of expanding you, or your loved one’s, legacy? We think so!

Managing the estate vehicle donation process is part of our every day here at Donate a Car Canada. If you are looking for our quick, simple, how-to, just scroll down to, “Common questions,” or to the bottom of this post. You’ll see, “The 1-2-3 of estate vehicle donation.” We can assist in managing your own estate, or that of a dear one.

If you are still researching your options for this kind of donation, we appreciate that process.

Donating an estate vehicle is a personal and intentional decision. Donors come to it in so many different circumstances. We have experience in supporting estates where there has been a long illness, and those where death is untimely. A few years ago a donor donated her vehicle because she was terminally ill and had chosen to go the route of medically assisted death so that she wouldn’t be suffering through the lengthy health battles.

One of our staff recalls,

She was such a lovely woman and, because we knew the date that she’d chosen for her passing, we organized the paperwork being signed and set up the tow schedule for her vehicle around that so that it was all taken care of before she passed. This way her loved ones didn’t have to worry about any of it.

We can absolutely help to organize the donation ahead of time so that family members and loved ones are prepared to activate the donation once the time comes.

Legacy giving to match your unique circumstance

Much of our estate vehicle donation process is built around those filling the roll of executor/trix, or Power of Attorney. In these circumstances, the one tasked with settling the estate often chooses a charity that reflects the one who has died.

At the time of this writing we are processing donations for twelve families. The charities chosen reflect the lifelong loves of the vehicle owners. Nature, wildlife, and local animal shelters will be beneficiaries of these gifts! Other families are gifting charities that have served them in the final days and months of their loved one’s time. Local hospice, Cancer, Diabetes, heart health, and mental health organizations will be helped by these estates, as will homelessness and education charities.

When the one we love leaves a vehicle behind

“I’m the executrix for my loved one’s estate. He left us a 1998 Honda. How can I donate it?”

Donating an estate vehicle is a simple and capably tended process here. We facilitate hundreds of such gifts every year; we well understand that your circumstances are unique. No two estates settle out in quite the same way. If you are an executor/trix, or have power of attorney, you have a LOT on your heart and mind. Furthermore, you have likely been asked the same questions by virtually every professional you have encountered! There have probably been a few speedbumps along the way.

We are here to make donating your loved one’s vehicle quick, easy, free, and loving. Equally important? We are here to help extend their legacy.

I’m planning my own estate car donation

You may be coming to us in the process of your own estate planning. We are here to come alongside you with care, efficiency, and even a little good humour when the moment is right.

Common questions about donating an estate vehicle

For quick answers to your estate vehicle donation questions, we welcome your call at 1-877-250-4904. This is a live phone line (with real, funny, kind, and knowledgeable people on this end), Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm MT.

Here are a few most commonly asked questions about estate donation:

1) How do we fill in your form to show that it’s an estate vehicle?

The online donation form has a menu that will allow you to select the estate vehicle donation option. There are also empty spaces on the form where you can offer as much, or as little, detail as you wish. Some donors even make special notes to the charity on the form! For example, they might say something like, “I would like to make this donation in honour of my dad. He cared so much about the arts, and I know that this gift to Rosebud Theatre would mean a lot to him.”

2) What paperwork do we need to provide when donating an estate vehicle?

Typically, all that is required is the vehicle registration. If the vehicle is being recycled, a copy will suffice. If the car is in a condition to be re-sold, the original document will be required.

We will provide an email trail of every detail of your donation process so that you have clear documentation for the estate.

3) If we can’t find keys/registration for the car, will you still take it?

Yes. In most cases our agents are able to provide service even if the keys or registration are missing. We will walk you through the process on your own unique estate vehicle donation. Please note: if the keys and registration are missing it will likely mean that the vehicle will need to be recycled. We cannot re-sell vehicles without proper documentation.

4) We live in a different city/province from the vehicle. Do we have to be there when it’s picked up?

No, you do not usually need to be present at tow time. That said, in British Columbia and Quebec there are some extra documents required when letting go of a vehicle. These require signing by those with authority to do so. This may mean that this paperwork will need to be sent to our agents by regular mail if you cannot be present at pick-up time.

5) Can I have the tax receipt issued in my own name (instead of it going to the estate)?

It depends if the estate has been closed yet, or not: 

If the final taxes on the estate have not been completed yet, the tax receipt must be issued in the estate’s name.

If the final taxes are done, then the spouse/next of kin is considered the legal owner of the vehicle. In this case the tax receipt can be made in their name.

Your charity of choice

The cause that your loved one cared about is ready to receive their estate car donation. You can choose any Canadian charity as the recipient for this gift! For some, this is a healing part of the complexity of grief. Knowing that the heartwork of their mum, dad, sibling, or child is being helped offers comfort.

In some cases, the owner of the car may have been ill for a time. If that is true for you, a donation can be made to a charity that is involved in research and care specific to that disease. Cancer, diabetes, and heart disease causes are top-of-heart for many donors. The hospice that offered end of life care can also be named.

On the other hand, you and your family may wish to spread cheer in a different way. If you can imagine a cause, Canada has a charity to support it! Sharing your loved one’s car donation with The Donkey Sanctuary might bring a little kick to the process.

The 1-2-3 of donating an estate vehicle

Every vehicle donation is unique to the Giver, but there are a few things that are steady-on.

1. Our donation form will take you less than 10 minutes to complete. We can do it over the phone for you if you prefer to connect with a caring person. Just call in to 1-877-250-4904 and we’ll take quick and thorough care! The form will allow you to name yourself as the POA/Executor/Trix, or simply as next of kin. There are times when the gift must be made in the name of the estate. Sometimes it will be simple to have the donation issued in the name of the next of kin. We can assist with this if you are unsure.
2. Then, sit back and wait for the tow agent to call: Your free tow typically happens within 1 – 5 business days. The agent will call and discuss options that suit you best. This will be made as simple for you as possible. If you live in a location where this is more complicated, we’ll have your back on that, too!
3. Finally, our agent will pay us. Your charity of choice then receives the net proceeds from the re-sale or recycling of the vehicle. You receive your tax receipt by email. In addition, you will receive emails at each important juncture of the donation process. This includes the tax receipt, of course. All will ensure that you have a healthy email trail for estate purposes as well.

Next steps

By now you may have gathered: we are just a click or a call away.

We are here to make this aspect of caring for your loved one seamless and simple.

‘Not quite ready to donate? Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter! There you will get an overall feel for how we care for each other and our charities. This is a caring community, here to serve you.

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"Everything was so wonderfully simple. Emails were returned promptly and the mechanic was great. It was one of the easiest transactions that I had to do as far as the passing of my Father and coping with my Daughters illness(coping with my loved one's estate). We all live in different cities, yet no one had to be on sight and for that I will be forever grateful. Thank you." 

~ Honda donor for humane society

Estate vehicle donation: Why leave a legacy in this way?

Managing the estate vehicle donation process is part of our every day here at Donate a Car Canada. If you are looking for our quick, simple, how-to, just scroll down to, “Common questions,” or to the bottom of this post. You’ll see, “The 1-2-3 of estate vehicle donation.” We can assist in managing your own estate, or that of a dear one.

If you are still researching your options for this kind of donation, we appreciate that process.

Estate vehicle donation is a personal and intentional decision. Donors come to it in so many different circumstances. We have experience in supporting estates where there has been a long illness, and those where death is untimely. A few years ago a donor donated her vehicle because she was terminally ill and had chosen to go the route of medically assisted death so that she wouldn’t be suffering through the lengthy health battles.

One of our staff recalls,

She was such a lovely woman and, because we knew the date that she’d chosen for her passing, we organized the paperwork being signed and set up the tow schedule for her vehicle around that so that it was all taken care of before she passed. This way her loved ones didn’t have to worry about any of it.

We can absolutely help to organize the donation ahead of time so that family members and loved ones are prepared to activate the donation once the time comes.

Legacy giving to match your unique circumstance

Much of our estate vehicle donation process is built around those filling the roll of executor/trix, or Power of Attorney. In these circumstances, the one tasked with settling the estate often chooses a charity that reflects the one who has died.

At the time of this writing we are processing donations for thirteen families. The charities chosen reflect the lifelong loves of the vehicle owners. Nature, wildlife, and local animal shelters will be beneficiaries of these gifts! Other families are gifting charities that have served them in the final days and months of their loved one’s time. Local hospice, Cancer, Diabetes, heart health, and mental health organizations will be helped by these estates.

When the one we love leaves a vehicle behind

“I’m the executrix for my loved one’s estate. He left us a 1998 Honda. How can I donate it?”

Estate vehicle donation is a simple and capably tended process here. We facilitate hundreds of such gifts every year; we well understand that your circumstances are unique. No two estates settle out in quite the same way. If you are an executor/trix, or have power of attorney, you have a LOT on your heart and mind. Furthermore, you have likely been asked the same questions by virtually every professional you have encountered! There have probably been a few speedbumps along the way.

We are here to make donating your loved one’s vehicle quick, easy, free, and loving. Equally important? We are here to help extend their legacy.

I’m planning my own estate car donation

You may be coming to us in the process of your own estate planning. We are here to come alongside you with care, efficiency, and even a little good humour when the moment is right.

Common questions about donating an estate car

For quick answers to your estate vehicle donation questions, we welcome your call at 1-877-250-4904. This is a live phone line (with real, funny, kind, and knowledgeable people on this end), Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm MT.

Here are a few most commonly asked questions about estate donation:

1) How do we fill in your form to show that it’s an estate vehicle?

The online donation form has a menu that will allow you to select the estate vehicle donation option. There are also empty spaces on the form where you can offer as much, or as little, detail as you wish. Some donors even make special notes to the charity on the form! For example, they might say something like, “I would like to make this donation in honour of my dad. He cared so much about the arts, and I know that this gift to Rosebud Theatre would mean a lot to him.”

2) What paperwork do you need for us to donate the car?

Typically, all that is required is the vehicle registration. If the vehicle is being recycled, a copy will suffice. If the car is in a condition to be re-sold, the original document will be required.

We will provide an email trail of every detail of your donation process so that you have clear documentation for the estate.

3) If we can’t find keys/registration for the car, will you still take it?

Yes. In most cases our agents are able to provide service even if the keys or registration are missing. We will walk you through the process on your own unique estate vehicle donation. Please note: if the keys and registration are missing it will likely mean that the vehicle will need to be recycled. We cannot re-sell vehicles without proper documentation.

4) We live in a different city/province from the vehicle. Do we have to be there when it’s picked up?

No, you do not need to be present at tow time. That said, in British Columbia and Quebec there are some extra documents required when letting go of a vehicle. These require signing by those with authority to do so. This may mean that this paperwork will need to be sent to our agents by regular mail.

5) Can I have the tax receipt issued in my own name (instead of it going to the estate)?

It depends if the estate has been closed yet or not: 

If the final taxes on the estate have not been completed yet, the tax receipt must be issued in the estate’s name.

If the final taxes are done, then the spouse/next of kin is considered the legal owner of the vehicle. In this case the tax receipt can be made in their name.

Your charity of choice

The cause that your loved one cared about is ready to receive their estate car donation. You can choose any Canadian charity as the recipient for this gift! For some, this is a healing part of the complexity of grief. Knowing that the heartwork of their mum, dad, sibling, or child is being helped offers comfort.

In some cases, the owner of the car may have been ill for a time. If that is true for you, a donation can be made to a charity that is involved in research and care specific to that disease. Cancer, diabetes, and heart disease causes are top-of-heart for many donors. The hospice that offered end of life care can also be named.

On the other hand, you and your family may wish to spread cheer in a different way. If you can imagine a cause, Canada has a charity to support it! Sharing your loved one’s car donation with The Donkey Sanctuary might bring a little kick to the process.

The 1-2-3 of estate vehicle donation

Every vehicle donation is unique to the Giver, but there are a few things that are steady-on.

1. Our donation form will take you less than 10 minutes to complete. We can do it over the phone for you if you prefer to connect with a caring person. Just call in to 1-877-250-4904 and we’ll take quick and thorough care! The form will allow you to name yourself as the POA/Executor/Trix, or simply as next of kin. There are times when the gift must be made in the name of the estate. Sometimes it will be simple to have the donation issued in the name of the next of kin. We can assist with this if you are unsure.
2. Then, sit back and wait for the tow agent to call: Your free tow typically happens within 1 – 5 business days. The agent will call and discuss options that suit you best. This will be made as simple for you as possible. If you live in a location where this is more complicated, we’ll have your back on that, too!
3. Finally, our agent will pay us. Your charity of choice then receives the net proceeds from the re-sale or recycling of the vehicle. You receive your tax receipt by email. In addition, you will receive emails at each important juncture of the donation process. This includes the tax receipt, of course. All will ensure that you have a healthy email trail for estate purposes as well.

Next steps

By now you may have gathered: we are just a click or a call away.

We are here to make this aspect of caring for your loved one seamless and simple.

‘Not quite ready to donate? Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter! There you will get an overall feel for how we care for each other and our charities. This is a caring community, here to serve you.

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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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Queen Elizabeth II | Honouring a lifetime of service

Whatever your relationship with the monarchy, the passing of Queen Elizabeth II invites a pause. Speaking for myself, committing to dutiful service for 70 years seems a bit of a wonder! I have feelings about colonization (so many feelings!), and could probably hammer on about that awhile. But Queen Elizabeth II the woman? I have not known life without her.

By the time I was born she had already been faithfully attending her role as queen for 17 years. She and her family are the closest thing to a real, live fairytale that I will ever know. Her face graced our money and her addresses our airwaves. Most recently, her story has given hours of curious entertainment through documentaries and Netflix series alike.

Acknowledging a life through giving

Grief is a cheeky and varied thing. Some of us will experience the Queen’s passing with sorrow. I keep hearing, “She was like a mum!”, or “It just always kind of felt like she was my grandma!” We related to her in a strangely personal way.

Some of us might feel angry at the disruption of fuss and bother about a woman so far removed from our lived experience.

For others, there will be a feeling of nostalgia. Perhaps a sadness at the loss of yet another stabilizing factor in a world that feels as if its gone mad.

Interacting with these things is helped by action: mourners hold vigil for loving reason. We have funerals and spread ashes because our humanity asks for ritual around these kinds of things.

The ritual of giving is a bit new in our culture: children request that donations be made to the animal shelter in lieu of gifts. Newly weds invite us to give to a wilderness preserve instead of piling on the pots and pans. When Betty White passed, it felt like the whole world was right in tune with saving puppies! This was an active and loving way to feel a part of celebrating and mourning an intelligent-generative sprite of a woman! And mirroring Queen Elizabeth II’s habit of giving is one way to be with her passing, too.

Who do I give to, and how do I do it?

A beautiful article about the Queen’s giving notes that she gifted over 600 different charities during her reign! “Her support over the decades — to groups that focus on education and training, climate campaigns, hospitals and museums — has helped raise over $2 billion for nonprofits and has been described as having done more for charities than any other monarch in history, data collected by the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) noted.”

Here at Donate a Car Canada we have a charity for every cause you can imagine! Check out our list to find your own heartwork. We are set up to serve any charity in Canada, so if you do not see yours listed, just let us know! Experience the grounding and connection that comes with honouring legacy and life through giving.

The “How?” is as easy as 1-2-3! Click on the big red button below. That will take you to a donation form (this will take less than 10 minutes to fill out). If you would like to hear a human voice, give us a call at 1-877-250-4904! We will be delighted to assist.

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The reasons we give

Charity choice can feel like a really big decision when donating a car! How can we possibly choose one of over 1,000 charities? We give where we live. Hope. suffering, and sickness impact this choice. Legacy and estate giving can be a meaningful way to honour our loved ones.

The Alberta Cancer Foundation (Tom Baker Cancer Centre) was the heartwork of one September donor.

The giver’s ’09 Mazda Tribute was recycle-ready,

“This has been a great vehicle but recently we have had issues with it not starting randomly then it starts fine. It’s a 2009 so it’s just not worth us putting the time and money into it.”

Capably served by our regional tow agent, the free tow was arranged within a few days. The donor wrote in to say,

“The experience…has been extremely professional and easy. It was actually hard to let go of our family vehicle but when we saw we could donate of the the cancer foundation and specifically the Tom Baker it was an easy decision as I lost my brother to cancer in 2019 and donating in his memory means a lot…thank you for making the experience so easy with dealing with all your kind staff, including the…tow staff.”

The Goodness of Canadians in giving…even when they’re hurting. Giving with the intention of offering hope and practical help to others who will come after them. One little Mazda is a meaningful donation!

Alberta Cancer Foundation | Own.Cancer

Every donation dollar counts in our shared experience of Cancer. Did you know that the ACF has an enormous project in the works?

“Alberta is taking cancer and we’re making it ours. Calgary is already a recognized hub for cancer research, treatment and care. That’s nothing compared to what we’re poised to become.

Canada’s largest, most comprehensive stand-alone cancer care centre is coming to life in Calgary this very second. Concrete walls rising to the big prairie sky will shelter 1.3 million square feet of world-leading cancer care, research and education.

The Alberta Cancer Foundation and the University of Calgary are partnering together with one mission — to raise $250 million in support of improved cancer research, treatment and care at the new Calgary Cancer Centre when it opens its doors in 2023.We’re asking all Albertans to join us in this once-in-a-generation opportunity to transform cancer care and treatment.”

Has Cancer affected you and your family, too?

Cancer foundation work exists across Canada. If this cause impacts you, donate your car, truck, or van! Running, or not — we’ll turn your vehicle into donation dollars!

You can find the Alberta Cancer Foundation in our charities drop-down list when you fill in your online donation form. You can also select them from their own “Other Ways to Give” page (simply select, “Donate a Car” on the bottom right)

If you, or your affected loved ones, do not reside in Alberta, don’t worry! Visit our charities list and find the charity that serves in your back yard. ‘Can’t find what you’re looking for? Pop us a line in our query thread, or call in to 1-877-250-4904. We’re happy to assist in your search for just the right recipient for your vehicle donation!

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