Narwhals and butterflies

WWF Canada advocates for critters of all kinds. And they take action on behalf of those same creatures. Actively working to heal our oceans and their inhabitants is a big undertaking. Check out their website for beautiful insight into how one amazing sea-creature reflects the health of the planet:

” Like polar bears, the narwhal depends on sea ice for its existence and can be directly impacted by climate change. Living in remote and inaccessible parts of the high Arctic, no other ice whale is as sensitive to the effects of climate change. As the Arctic warms at an unprecedented rate, narwhals will be confronted with changes to their migratory routes, new predators and noise pollution from shipping and development.”

Keeping an eye on the globe

The World Wildlife Fund of Canada is sounding an alarm. Their Living Planet Report for 2020 calls us to action: we must walk more gently upon the earth. She’s groaning under the weight of our consumption. This is so, regardless of our political position on “climate change,” and “global warming.” Whatever our personal views, can we agree with WWF Canada that the planet is hurting?

Here is a sobering look at the numbers,

What can we do to help…today?

“From participating in a shoreline cleanup, to starting a native plant garden, to becoming a Living Planet Leader, there’s something for everyone eager to make a difference for nature with WWF Canada! “

Plant a garden rich in native plants. Clean up a shoreline. Advocate for sustainable practices in your work place. Or, go big with a vehicle donation: This Fall Donate a Car Canada re-sold a Honda CRV that resulted in a $2,000.00 donation for the WWF!

How donating your car helps

The end of life process for our old cars can be messy. Really messy! By recycling your old vehicle you can earn valuable donation dollars for charities like WWF Canada. But your gift does more than that: you ensure safe disposal of metals, fluids, and rubber. In many cases, parts can be re-used or re-purposed.

‘Don’t have a recycle-ready vehicle? Donate your newer, running vehicle and allow us to facilitate it’s re-sale, like we did with that CRV. Good for you, your charity, and the planet!

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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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