Faith diversity, coast to coast

Curious about the “spectrum of spirituality” in Canada? Explore the Angus Reid/Cardus deep dive into how we practice our faith! As you delve into all this might mean for us as a human community, one thing is sure: Belief is on our minds.

The AR site notes, “Canadians are more likely than not to believe in God or a higher power. One-third (34%) definitely believe in God or a higher power, while three-in-ten (31%) thinks a higher power exists but are less certain.

More than one-third (35%) of Canadians don’t believe or doubt in God or a higher power, a substantial minority that includes many who self-describe as belonging to some of the major religious traditions…”

Here at Donate a Car Canada, our heartwork is to help you support your heartwork. While we may not agree on everything, we can certainly agree that belief, lovingkindness, and generosity matter!

Building your faith based heartwork

When giving to your own faith tradition is one of your core values, we can help. We process car, truck, van, and SUV donations mission and ministry works every month.

We do this be either re-selling or recycling your donated vehicle. Re-sale happens one of two ways: the car is auctioned, or it is re-sold via a private agent. This is managed as-is, to the highest bidder. Explore our socials and you’ll see that we see some hearty returns via this method!

Recycling is the method we use for cars that are ready to come off the road. The donation outcome varies from province to province and is subject to the market. Many of our agents have been serving in this way for more than 10 years! They work hard to ensure we see the highest dollar outcomes possible for your charity.

Is my faith work on the Donate a Car Canada list?

You will not believe how many belief-based works of caring there are in our country! The list is full of heart and diversity. In fact, you can choose any Canadian charity for your car donation. Here are just some of the faith-based causes we serve:

Agape Language Centre

Calvary Pentecostal Church

Catholic Social Services – Sign of Hope

CFS Saskatoon

Choose Life Ministry

Christian Horizons

Christian Horizons Foundation

Evangel Hall Mission

Experience Church

Focus on the Family Canada

Foothills Academy

Fountain of Love and Life

Good Samaritan Society & Good Samaritan Canada

Graceland Ministries

Horizon College and Seminary

Islamic Family and Social Services Association

Jewish Family and Child Service

Kenneth Copeland Ministries

Luke 15 House

Luther Village Inc

Missional International Church Network – Canada

Mt. Arrowsmith Salvation Army

Muslim Food Bank Society

River Christian Reformed Community Church

Seagrave United Church

Society of Saint Vincent de Paul Corpus Christi

Society of Saint-Vincent de Paul

Sri Anagha Datta Society of Calgary

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church

The Neighbourhood Alliance Church

The Salvation Army

WorldServe Ministries

Wycliffe Bible Translators Canada

Easy as 1-2-3!

Donating to your faith work is simple, quick, and joyful! Our online form will take you less than 10 minutes to complete. You can call in if you prefer to talk to a friendly human! Once we have your information we’ll get you set up with your free tow. The agent will help with all particulars related to registration/ownership, and they will send us payment for the vehicle in a timely manner. From there it’s just a matter of time until we disburse your donation to your charity of choice!

If the cause you love is missing from our list, no problem! You will be given the opportunity to name your preferred charity. We will connect with them and get them set up to receive ongoing donations in this way (if they wish to be part of the offering)!

All are welcome, and will be served with curiosity and kindness!

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How do cash donations compare to food donations at your local ‘bank? Is one method of giving more efficient than the other?

I want to help…what now?

With an unusual Christmas season on the horizon, you may be wondering about how to support your local food bank. We are right with you: What is the best method of supporting our hungry neighbors?

The simple answer: the best method is the one that fits your budget and your style of giving.

In 2017, Tania Kohut offered some insight into this in her article, “Cans or Cash, How to best help your local foodbank.” In it she notes that there are advantages to both kinds of giving. While monetary gifts in good hands can ensure fresh goods, the canned and non-perishables we supply at the local grocery store fill needs, too.

Ms. Kohut goes on to say that dollars and gift cards are more popular now than in the past. Food bank giving in this form does allow volunteers to purchase with precision. What is missing from the shelf? What is most needed? Gift cards and cash accommodate these needs.

On the other hand, the need for staples never goes away. If we are able, purchasing an extra quantity of an item that we’re already buying for ourselves is a help. ‘Drop an extra can or two into the food bank bin at the grocery store!

If vehicle donation is an option

…then look no further! Donate a Car Canada works alongside 15 unique food bank programs. Simply click on our Charities link and type “food bank” into the search field. A vehicle donation here will ensure a monetary gift to your chosen charity. Just this week one of our donated vehicles sold for a donation outcome of over $2,000.00 for a local food bank. This is a timely contribution as needs mount across the country.

Your donated vehicle may be recycle-ready and may not hit the $1,000.00+ mark, but every gift counts. $30.00 – $300.00 can fill a shelf with fresh food when in the hands of a capable shopper.

If your area food bank is not listed on our charities page, reach out. Through your vehicle donation it may be possible to invite them to join our program. If so, they will be listed as a giving option for donors across Canada, all year long!

Ready to make a difference in your own way? We are, too! One loaf of bread, one mindful consideration, and one vehicle donation at a time. Here’s to a season where no Canadian goes hungry.

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