Playing it cool

“Hasn’t been driven in 3 years. May need new gas, oil change.” We couldn’t have known, based on this unassuming, two-sentence description, that B.H. was donating a gem. His Porsche Cayman blew our minds on sale day!

Now, it’s not every day that a unique vehicle like this comes rolling through our program. Every donated vehicle is carefully considered upon application. Some are salvage ready; others are ready to find a new home.

We note year, make and model, as well as mileage on each unit. The overall condition of each vehicle is noted. We rely heavily on the information that the donor provides for this. Whether a car is a clunker or cream of the crop, we are careful to assign it to the process that will bring the highest donation return possible.

And, when a Porsche Cayman cruises in, we take a good long look.

We did not expect the multi-digit donation outcome that would result from this beauty’s sale at auction!

Donor turns his generous attention toward helping fellow Canadians

When you donate a vehicle through Donate a Car Canada you can select any charity in the country as recipient for your gift. You read that right! ANY registered Canadian charity can accept vehicle donations here!

Every now and then a donor will express the “Why!” of their charity of choice.

More often, folx just quietly fill in their donation form. They add a few vehicle notes. Tow particulars are provided. No story or explanation of why they are choosing their charity is offered.

This was the case with B.H.

He simply stated his vehicle details and contact information.

Then, he scrolled through our list of receiving organizations and selected the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul (SSVP). This is a faith-based charity that works to, “practically resolve issues, one neighbour in need at a time, and give voice to the voiceless with love, respect, justice, hope and joy.”

A bit more about the Vincentians

“Founded in 1833, the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul (SSVP) is an international lay organization, united in the mission to serve persons in need. In Canada alone, the SSVP helps more than 350,000 people each year. We provide material support in the form of non-perishable food, clothes, household items and furniture to individuals and families across the country. Whether in their homes, on the street, in shelters, in hospitals or in prison, our work knows no boundaries. The Society also provides assistance to refugees, immigrants, and northern communities.  Our founding activity, still practiced today, is the Home Visit. Through these visits, our members, known as Vincentians, establish personal relationships with persons in need by offering material assistance, as well as friendship and understanding.”

It’s easy to see why B.H. directed his gift toward the society! And, oh what a gift it was!

Rolling that Porsche Cayman through the auction lanes

The Cayman was put up for sale late in May. Buyers were interested, and bids were strong! The Porsche sold well and by the end of June we had received payment and were ready to disburse B.H.’s gift to the society!

The final gift sent off to the charity? $46,215.70 was gifted to facilitate housing, social justice, advocacy, youth support, and special projects!

The as easy as 1-2-3 donation process

You may not have a donation-ready Porsche available to donate at the moment. Understandable! B.H.’s donation was a rarity indeed! But every car counts here at Donate a Car Canada. Every dollar raised through re-sale AND recycling adds up to hundreds and thousands of dollars for charity.

The unused/unwanted vehicle sitting in your driveway is moments away from its free tow.

First, fill in our online donation form. You’ll promptly receive some email communications from us outlining the details of your supporting agent, your donation outcome potential, and the overall process.

Then, sit back and wait for you agent to call you to arrange your free tow.

Finally, watch your inbox for your tax receipt.

It really is that easy. And we would love to work with you on behalf of your charity! Whether your vehicle brings a donation of $46,000.00 or $460.00, it will be a joy to work together for the cause you love.

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Whether you’re donating a Porsche or a Pontiac…

…your vehicle donation makes a difference!

Spend a few minutes on your social feeds today and you’ll see the need. Charities across Canada are making their individual pleas for end-of-year donations. Every dollar counts. Whatever the cause you care about, they need your support today. And if a tax receipt will be helpful for you, donate now so that you can claim your gift on your 2023 taxes!

Vehicle donation can result in a donation of thousands of dollars (read on for more!)! If your car, truck, van, or SUV is recycle-ready, the gift outcome will vary from province to province. And we do serve in every province in Canada!

Porsche Cayenne donation makes a little extra work add up to so many donation dollars!

This autumn, a very generous donor rolled into the program with his beautiful, auctionable Porsche! On paper, this looked like a pretty typical donation process. It turned out to be a bit more challenging than expected. A combination of issues including parking location and registration details made this a tricky one for our supporting auction agent.

The auction house worked diligently over many weeks. They secured the vehicle. Then, they did the capable and detailed work of ensuring all documentation and process were in place for the Porsche to be re-sold.

And sell it they did! Weeks of hard work and careful promotion resulted in a $33,340.90 for the donor’s humanitarian relief charity of choice!

For you and your charity, this is simple, quick, and free!

You can donate your vehicle on behalf of any Canadian charity. They will not be charged a fee for our service. The tax receipt for your gift will be sent to you via CanadaHelps, so your charity doesn’t even need to worry about paperwork!

Your donation includes a free tow, too! Once we have your donation form (this will take you less than 10 minutes to complete), it’s all about making this as easy as possible for you. You’ll receive a call from your supporting tow agent. They will arrange pick-up timing that suits you well. Once they have your car, van, SUV, or motorcycle hauled for re-sale or recycling, it’s just a matter of time until your vehicle morphs into donation dollars!

When things go sideways…as they sometimes do…

Sometimes, as with our donated Porsche, things like pick-up location and vehicle registration can make things a little tricky. The happy news? We’ve got you! Over our two-decades-plus of donor and charity care, we’ve seen just about everything!

Underground parking on that non-runner? Some of our agents are outfitted to get ‘er done!

Out-of-Province registration? There are options! We will guide you in how to navigate that issue.

The bottom line is that we and our supporting agents, like you, want the highest donation possible for your chosen charity!

Your car, your charity of choice! We can’t wait to serve you and the cause you care about.

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