How MUCH does a CRV help?

Last week we talked about how our tax receipt amounts are determined. Our 3 option process is definitely affected by a vehicle’s year, make, and model.

Honda and Toyota donations can bring sturdy donation returns. They’re just great vehicles, and they can go for years…and years! We’ve seen 20 year old Honda Accords re-sell for hundreds of dollars for charity.

In just the last few months we’ve had two Honda CRV donations that really filled our We Love This Job tank. Both happened to be donated in Ontario. Despite each being over a decade old, with mileage of over 200,000 kms per vehicle, they sold strong!

Our Mississauga donor drew a donation of $1400.00 for the MS Society. Richmond Hill’s CRV rolled up at over $1900.00 for the World Wildlife Fund!

This is easy!

Donors often come to us uncertain of how best to manage their donation. Can it be re-sold? Should it be recycled? Our MS Society donor had a non-running Honda CRV. Determining how best to process such a gift was outside their wheelhouse.

That’s where we (and our always-helping) agents come in. This method of vehicle “disposal” is so easy for the donor. We gather your donation information via an online form. This is a 10 minute project (do-it-yourself, or with a little phone support from us). We forward the information necessary for towing on to our participating agent nearest you.

And then we wait for payment. Once Donate a Car Canada has that monies in hand, we disburse your gift to whatever charity you’ve picked. The most effort you’ll have to apply (as the donor) is that donation form!

Simple for the charities, too

Furthermore, our 900+ receiving charities have a simplified process. They are not saddled with trying to manage the acceptance, assessment, and selling of donated vehicles. But they do get all of the benefits of that process in the form they need it most: a cash donation.

They’re only task? We ask that they provide you your tax receipt within two months of receiving the monetary return on your donated vehicle.

I want to try this!

You’re a click away. Have the year, make, model, and VIN for your vehicle at hand. We’ll also ask for a mailing address (for your tax receipt), and a pick-up location (for the vehicle).

This is just as easy for estate vehicles. We process running and non-running cars and trucks. Your company vehicle can go through the process, too!

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MS Society of Canada poised to support

The MS Society of Canada understands your recent diagnosis. They know what you and your loved ones are faced with, and they can help!

The MS Society of Canada provides support and services to people who are:

• Living with a diagnosis of MS or an MS allied disease
• Waiting for a diagnosis with respect to MS or an MS allied disease
• Close to a person with MS or an MS allied disease, such as family and friends
• Caregivers to a person with MS or an allied MS disease
• Healthcare professionals, employers, institutions and students

A lot of hope, a pile of research, and some inspiration

If you find yourself tackling the reality of Multiple Sclerosis for the first time, do visit the MS Society website. It is filled with practical information, reasoned perspective, and hope-filled stories. Their blog facilitates well-rounded thought on so much of what we face in this disease.

Particularly informative are their Research News, Events, and Library pages where you can do a deeper dive into the current science on this disease, as well as where we can expect more research in the years ahead.

Donate a Car Canada is with the MS Society of Canada for the long haul

DACC has been working alongside this charity for almost two decades in our joint efforts to raise funds for awareness, support, and research. For a heart-warmer of a story from back in 2014, check out our own, “Our Agents Have Heart” blog post and learn about how a wheelchair donation helped in more than one way! We also talked about them in 2016 when our 96 year old donor, Cecilia, donated her ’89 Grand Marquis. Cecilia was a delight to work alongside in her generous effort.

If you would like to create your own MS Society donation story, consider donating your car through our program today!

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Canada’s seniors are a wisely compassionate example of how to turn a tough life change into adaptive support.

Senior donates for Multiple Sclerosis charity

When it comes time to surrender a driver’s license, so many effects ripple out into a senior’s lifestyle. The loss of independence and control over scheduling and mobility are a major life change.

When it was time for her to make that major adjustment, one of our 96 year old donors opted to gift the Multiple Sclerosis Society .

Cecilia purchased her  Mercury Grand Marquis in 1989.

At the time she was told that it had never seen snow, spending the winters in Florida. She kept it in immaculate condition.

When it came to let the car go, Cecilia wished the proceeds from the sale of the car to benefit others.

And that they did! That faithful ol’ Marquis rolled up from its underground parking stall and on to our cooperating auction house. The Multiple Sclerosis Society received a hearty gift of $1861.25 in Cecilia’s name.

We evaluate each vehicle donation, case-by-case. An older model vehicle may well be a lightly driven and well-maintained car. We will always give attention to the details provided by donors. We ensure that we assign the process that will best serve in your region of the country. This is especially true where we know that a senior may have been the one to have their hands on the wheel.

What this means for you

Your car, truck, van, SUV, or motorcycle donation can help any Canadian charity! The tow is free. Your charity of choice will receive the net proceeds from the processing of the vehicle. And you will always receive a tax receipt for your gift!

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