PIC and DACC

Plan International Canada has a bit of support in their far reaching work. Make that a lot of support! It comes in the shape of you. You and your creativity. Your resources. Even in the shape of your beloved ’98 Camry.

PIC draws donations through our Donate a Car Canada program. Your recycle or re-sale-ready vehicle will be transformed…into dollars and cents. The money resulting from its donation will keep their programs humming.

What is Plan’s plan?

Child sponsorship. Exchange letters, receiving updates on their progress and explore the opportunity to meet in person. Sponsoring an individual child is about relationship.

Gifts of Hope. Oh my goodness! If you’re looking for beautiful practicality in offering a hand up, this is your giving catalogue! From baby blankets ($17.00) to outfitting a clinic ($5,000.00), your gift is Goodness.

Because I am a Girl. “Equality will not be a reality until the world recognizes the inherent power and potential of youth – especially girls. We are on Team Girl but that does not mean we exclude boys from our work, in fact we actively engage men and boys in our efforts to advance equality. “

Plan International is clear in their mission. Visit their website and social media pages to learn more about how to be a good human in so many ways! Looking for work? You may even find your career home with them.

How your gift breaks out

Charity operating costs are no small thing. But, wow! Can a well-run crew ever stretch a Canadian dollar! We see this daily in our connection with the near 1,000 charities that we currently serve. Your charity of choice wants to help in practical, immediate, tangible ways. It’s heart work. Whether tackling enormous social justice issues, or tending a stray pup, your chosen charity cares deeply.

Plan International Canada is no different. Check out how the math breaks down with your donation dollars:

79%

 Support programs benefiting children and families.

21%

 Administration, operating and fundraising costs.

Right about now you may be at the ready to get involved. Be sure to visit PIC’s donation page for your giving options. And if we can help you clear out the driveway, give us a call: 1-877-250-4904! Or click here to fill in our donation form. Either way, ten minutes of your time will have you on the way to a free tow and generous donation!

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Stretching, adapting…

Every household with minor children is adapting in big ways right now.

School is happening in the kitchen! How’s it going, Moms? ‘Feeling pretty good about grade 6 Math?

The kids are home. Like, they’re home all the time. Alllllll the time. No sports, no music lessons outside the home, selective playdates.

So much online everything. Maybe a little parental guilt about the amount of screen time that’s happening, too.

Teachers and doctors and coaches are stretched the limits of creative Zoom classroom-ing.

It’s a lot. The most resourceful and creative parents I know are feelin’ the pressure.

…and just managing

In the last few weeks I’ve heard the phrase, “We’re just managing.” A lot. There’s not much sparkle or curiosity. Folks are really tired of being flexible and rolling with it all. “I’m lucky because my kids get along well, but do we ever need to get away from each other!”

We’ve settled in for this long and wildly unpredictable ride. We’re doing all we can to maintain normalcy and learning and play. And some of our fellows are struggling under burdens that go beyond boredom and sibling squabbles.

Children’s charities are here to help

Are you a family (or loved-one to a family) that has children facing into unique disruptions during the pandemic? Mental and physical illness are exacting parental challenges at the most secure of times. If you, or your dear ones, are parenting children with complex needs, these are difficult times, indeed.

Our children’s charities list has been growing for years. My quick count shows that we have 174 actively receiving gifts through Donate a Car Canada right now!

Visit our charities page to discover a cause that resonates with you. You’ll find education-based works. There are so many organizations reaching toward sick kids. Focusing on food and housing insecurity, charities are meeting felt needs. There are even children’s charities dedicated to giving children access to sports.

When you donate a car

Choosing a kid’s charity as your vehicle donation recipient means cash in hand for that cause. We’ll do all of the work of pick-up and processing for your donated car, truck, van, motorcycle, etc. We’ll get paid for the vehicle, and then send the net proceeds on to your charity of choice. Tax time will be made a little gentler when you’re reminded of the gift you extended to kids in un-gentle times.

Help making a quick-pick

Kids Help Phone Children’s Treatment Network Because I am a Girl Bullying Canada Children’s Bridge Foundation

Your local foodbank/children’s hospital (see our charities page)

Find out more about how all of this works on our FAQ page. Or, give us a call at 1-877-250-4904!

You are also invited to contact and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter! From there, you’ll be able to keep up to date on our program as well as see posts that showcase our amazing donors and charities across the country!

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From goats to solar panels, and teachers to medicine, Canadian Luthern World Relief Gifts From the Heart catalogue will inspire you to give uniquely and generously!

Shop CNIB (the Canadian National Institute of the Blind) for dozens of practical and beautiful life aids!

Find out how you can give the best gift this holiday season – a wish come true at Season of Wishes®

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One of the favourite mottos with our Donate a Car staff is: “Give a man a fish and feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and feed him for life.” Through Plan Canada, children are being given so much more than just food. They are also given a skill, a purpose, and a community.

Founded in 1937 and at work in over 70 countries, Plan Canada teaches practical skills, play, and resourcefulness. PC works industriously to keep their overhead to a consistent percentage.  They funnel funds into the regions of the world where need is greatest.

Plan Canada Projects

Child sponsorship and Plan’s “Spread the Net” campaign are long-term works that provide educational and life-saving supports in parts of our globe where needs are high and resources limited.

One school gardening project in Niger helped introduce potatoes to the community. “We don’t usually sew potatoes but when the villagers saw how much we produced, they thought it was wonderful. Now everyone wants to plant potatoes,” shares the school’s Head Teacher.

Interested in knowing more? Check this charity out, and get involved!

Promote child rights and end poverty. Champion this cause today!

Turning the wheel toward Plan Canada

Donate a Car Canada and our supporting agents are well-practiced in processing unused and unwanted vehicles. Each car, truck, van, SUV, and motorcycle is assessed for re-sale or recycle value.

Keep in mind, donation outcomes vary from province to province. If you reach out to inquire about your own possible receipt amount, please provide your phone number or town/city. This will assist us in providing you donation dollar numbers specific to you. Thank you!

Donate A Car Canada has three possible sale procedures that maximize the donation outcome for our charities:

1. A vehicle selected for our recycle process, the donation amount for a vehicle can be between $30.00 – $800.00. This is dependent on the area in which it is donated, and what the market will pay for the year/make/model. Remember, the tow is always free!
2. Auction-ready vehicle? Several factors go into qualifying a vehicle for auction. These include drivability, type of mechanical problems (if any), age, damage, visual appearance, and mileage. Vehicles sold at auction are sold ‘as is’ and ‘unreserved’. They are sold to the highest bidder, as a full and final sale. Outcome at auction varies. As such, we cannot guarantee a specific sale result.
3. Option three applies to vehicles that will not perform well at auction, but that are also not ready for recycling. Of course, the re-sale/recycle process will see our agent pick up your vehicle for free. Once they have it on their yard they will assess it to determine if it should be re-sold or recycled. This will be based on the current market. If they see re-sale value in your vehicle, they will advertise it to their own buyer base, selling it as-is, to the highest bidder. They will send us the net proceeds from the re-sale price. If they determine that they will not find interested buyers, they will recycle your car.

If you would like to proceed with your vehicle donation…

Car, truck, van, SUV, and motorcycle donation is simple, quick, and free!

The online donation form will take you less than 10 minutes. Hit the submit button, and watch for an email confirming your donation. Shortly thereafter you will receive an email outlining the process to which we have assigned your car.

Therein, you will be provided contact information for the agent. If your vehicle is to be recycled, that email will include a quote of the range of the anticipated donation outcome (and tax receipt). Then, it is just a matter of awaiting a call from your supporting tow agent. They will call you to make pick-up plans that serve you well!

Ready to roll with your own donation? Your next step is to submit your information using our “Donate Now” feature at www.donatecar.ca. If you have trouble with the form, simply send us a query, or feel free to call us directly at 1-877-250-4904. A live human will happily and capably provide exceptional donor support.

It would be our pleasure to help you raise a valuable donation on behalf of Plan Canada!

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