Nissan car donations by the numbers (and the charities, of course!)

Check out just a few of the Nissan car donations Canadians have offered, coast-to-coast, in the past few months:

A Nissan Altima donation for JDRF Canada raise, $2053.75 at auction in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Thank you Elizabeth!

Diabetes Canada received a $698.27 Nissan Versa donation in Kemptville, Ontario thanks to Chris!

A little Leaf’s auction proceeds went to the donor’s charity of choice — for a whopping $5895.75.

Krystin’s Nissan Sentra raised $926.75 for Ronald McDonald House Children’s Charities, South Central Ontario!

A recycle-ready Rogue was donated for the BC SPCA on Vancouver Island. And last, but not least, a scrap Xterra raised solid funds for STARS Foundation.

How it all adds up

Freedom of choice is crucial to the vehicle donation process. CanadaHelps allows for a robust and heart-led exploration of just how many charities there are to pick from in Canada. They are also working alongside us to ensure that charities receive their funds, and you, the donor, receive your tax receipt.

The process is simple, quick, and free. Yup! You read that right: even the tow is free! And your chosen charity will never pay a penny for our service to them.

Donate your unused vehicle today in 3 easy steps:

1. Click the big red button below. Your donation form will take just a few minutes to complete.
2. Wait for the phone call that will allow you to set up your free tow!
3. Watch your inbox for your tax receipt.

Nissan car donations — Goodness! Any vehicle donation, for that matter! — are keeping the wheels on Canadian charities. Donate yours today!

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Ronald McDonald House Charities keeps families together

Imagine learning that your child is ill and you will need to travel to a different city to receive the medical care they need. In the midst of your worst nightmare as a parent, you must now also leave your home, your job and your support system. This is the reality for more than 70 per cent of Canadian families with seriously ill or injured children.

Your car, truck, van, and SUV donations make care for these families possible! Since first partnering together in 2015, Donate a Car Canada has facilitated the donation of hundreds of vehicles for Ronald McDonald House services in almost every province.

Donors from High Prairie, Crossfield, Sundre, Canmore, and beyond have gifted recycle-ready, and auctionable cars. One Rocky Mountain House donor donated 6 vehicles at one time!

That’s in Alberta alone! Ontario blows the wheels off with more yearly vehicle donors than any other province!

Many donated vehicles are recycle-ready. These cars, trucks, motorcycles and holiday vehicles are priced based on an ever-fluctuating metal market. From time-to-time, a donor will give a donation that has re-sale potential. These vehicles are sold as-is to the highest bidder.

For example, one Yaris donated from Bragg Creek drew a donation of $989.30 to RMHC!

Company vans. Trusty old Hondas. The net proceeds from the sale of each vehicle is sent to the charity at the end of the month. Moreover, no fees are ever charged to the charity. You will receive a tax receipt that reflects the amount that your chapter Ronald McDonald House receives from your vehicle donation.

How you can work with Ronald McDonald House

A few important stats from the Canadian RMHC site:

Keep over 26,000 families together

In an average year, 16 Ronald McDonald Houses and 18 Ronald McDonald Family Rooms serve more than 26,000 families

Give to your regional Ronald McDonald House in other ways (not everyone has a donation-ready car sitting in the drive way!). Ask them about their wish lists.  They may be looking for things like baking supplies, toiletries, recreation and craft materials. Furthermore, they appreciate pick-me-up gifts for their families.

Donated items help keep costs low. This ensures they can continue providing a home away from home for hundreds of families each year.

Of course, if you do have a car, truck, van, SUV, motorcycle, or some other unique 4-wheeled wonder to share, connect with us! We take care of all of your donation particulars, ensuring your gift gets into the hands of the cause you care about.

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Oh, the difference one little Elantra can make!

Who is on the block for Elantra donations as I write this up? Heart and Stroke Foundation, Ontario SPCA and Humane Society, Ronald McDonald House Charities South Central Ontario, Team Cat Rescue, and Valour Place Society!

Five Hyundai donors, five charities-of-choice. This is the beautiful giving impact of Canadian donors! And it is the heartwork of Donate a Car Canada.

One of the everyday joys of working at Donate a Car Canada is the scope of the charities we serve. There is a charity for every cause you can imagine! ‘Love donkeys? There’s a charity for that. Are you all about hand bells? We ring it in for that cause, too. Community, cancer, kids, and critters: your car donation can go to any charity you love!

How much can your Hyundai earn for your cause?

Every donated car (Elantra, or otherwise) is assessed, as-is, case-by-case. We and our charities have been at this for over two decadea. We roll with current markets: when scrap metal is valued strongly, it’s a big win for charity!

Have you noticed the strength of the re-sale market for cars right now? It is a Goodness for your charity. When we recycle a car, truck, van, or SUV the donation outcome varies. This is most strongly affected by your location. In many provinces we are currently seeing donation outcomes for around $300.00 – $500.00 on scrap cars! This is big shift from the metal crash a few years ago when the same cars were worth less than $100.00. We are loving 2022!

However, not all donated vehicles are ready for recycling. Whenever we can, we assign your donated car to re-sale. This happens through auction and re-sale agents across the country. They put donated vehicles up for sale as-is, to the highest bidder. ‘Highest bid takes the car. Your charity? They receive the net proceeds.

One of this week’s five Elantra donors will have a $5,000.00+ donation issued in their name!

How easy is this process?

Donating your vehicle is really just so easy! Fill in our online form (you’re one click away). Wait for a call from your supporting tow agent (the tow is always free!). Watch for your tax receipt.

We take care of every detail along the way. You will receive emails outlining important information so that you have a robust paper trail for your donation, should you wish it.

You can choose any charity in Canada! Your charity of choice will never be charged any fees. There is no extra work for them. Their role in all of this? To keep doing the caring, building, researching, nurturing work that is their mission. And then to accept the monetary-gift outcome of your donated car, of course. We are here to serve them by serving you!

Ready to roll your unused or unwanted vehicle in the direction for the cause you love? You’re a few minutes away from joining this week’s five Elantra donors in doing so much good!

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