Make a child smile by donating your car

When you think of helping children by donating to charity, you think of naked third world children starving to death. Did you know that there are children in need in the United States? There are some facts that can leave you speechless about your own country. First, 1 in 50 children is close to being homeless, and that number is growing as foreclosures rise. 42% of homeless children are under the age of eight. Can you imagine yourself homeless at that age, or your child facing the world growing up homeless?

These are all scary thoughts, and there are organizations available to help children within the United States. There are many ways you can help. You can donate your time and volunteer to help a certain organization. You can pay money online to different charities or even over the phone. However, a newer way to donate is to get rid of your old car. Giving away your vehicle is a great way to help raise money that can help children across America.

Choosing the right organization will provide a great way for those who need to dispose of an old vehicle to turn their trip to the dump into a donation. These charities accept any old car, truck, SUV, or even trailers and boats. Most of these organizations do not require that your vehicle be in operating condition. All you have to do is contact them, they collect the information and take care of the rest for you.

Once you’ve decided that your old car takes up most of your driveway and hasn’t been used for a couple of years, there are just a few steps to take. First, contact the organization and fill out their form. Within a reasonable time, they will pick up your vehicle wherever it is and you will never have to worry about it again. Another positive aspect of giving away your car, since it’s a donation, is getting a tax-deductible refund as long as it’s a registered charity.

Filing taxes and getting the car towed before it rusts all over the driveway aren’t the most important things in the whole process. The best part is knowing that by giving away your old car, you can help children in America have a better life. It will help those facing homelessness move away from the border line and live a normal life. You will bring back to life those who have already lost their homes and you will know that you are making a difference in the country in which you live.