Car Donations for Charity: Where and How Can I Donate My Car? http://www.carshelpingamerica.org/articles/2009... Making car donations for charity is a great way to help your community. Not only do you get a tax benefit that effectively pays you for that car that you so generously gave away but it also gives you a chance to make a major donation to a charity of your choosing.
Goodwills Wish Program http://charitydispatch.com/news/2009/02/16/good... The Wish Program helps place working families in vacant apartments. This article talks about how the program works.
Car Donation Mistakes you Should Avoid http://charitydispatch.com/goodwill_donation/ne... If you or someone you know has had a bad experience with donating a car in the past, dont let that stop you from donating your vehicle. Its a simple act that could have a big positive impact on someones life. There are things that you should look for and be aware of when youre donating a car, though. Here are some of the simple mistakes you should avoid when making a car donation.
Giving A Hand At A Local Level http://charitydispatch.com/redcross_donation/ne... We are all well aware of the great work The American Red Cross volunteers do in emergency disaster situations both at home and abroad. Who can forget the Tsunami that struck South East Asia or the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina? The American Red Cross has provided a great deal of assistance to those people affected by these terrible natural disasters. Unfortunately, it is sometimes easy to forget about the ways in which The American Red Cross is making a difference in our local communities. In fact, you dont have to go far in order to see volunteers at work helping our neighbors and communities.
A Better Car Donation Program http://www.carshelpingamerica.org... Cars Helping America, a car donation center, is an authorized, bonded agent working on behalf of its supported charities to accept and process car donations.
Charities That Accept Car Donations http://charitydispatch.com/news/2009/02/20/char... Many of the large charities out there are looking for all sorts of items, and some of the items they are seeking might be pieces of property that would not normally come to mind. When thinking about The American Red Cross or Goodwill Industries, small donations and the goods that you can see at their respective thrift stores probably come to mind. Did you know that you can donate a car to these charities, as well?
Goodwill Industries at Work in East Central Ohio http://charitydispatch.com/goodwill_donation/ne... Goodwill Industries of Greater Cleveland and East Central Ohio, Inc. serves Geauga County, and Cuyahoga County, Ohio, as well as portions of Lake, Stark, Carroll, Jefferson, Harrison and Tuscarawas Counties. They also serve Brooke and Hancock Counties in West Virginia. They have several big events coming up in the next few months.
Twin Cities Heroes Breakfast http://charitydispatch.com/redcross_donation/ne... Heroes come in many forms. From mothers and fathers, to police, and firefighters, there are many amazing people in our communities who sometimes dont receive the recognition they deserve. On April 21, the Twin Cities Chapter of The American Red Cross is holding a Heroes Breakfast from 7:30-9:00am at The Depot in downtown Minneapolis. The Heroes Breakfast is a chance to say thankyou to all the heroes who have done so much in our community. The breakfast costs only $50, $25 of which is tax-deductible.
March Named Red Cross Month By President Obama http://charitydispatch.com/redcross_donation/ne... On Friday, February 27, President Obama maintained a long-standing tradition by signing a proclamation declaring March to be Red Cross Month. March has been known as Red Cross Month since 1943, when President Roosevelt first issued the declaration in support of The American Red Cross efforts to raise funds for World War II services. Our nation has come a long way since then and seen many changes but one thing that remains constant is the support provided by The American Red Cross to people in need both here and internationally.
Used-Car Donations Take a Hit http://charitydispatch.com/news/2009/02/16/used... "If youre thinking about donating your gas-guzzling sport-utility vehicle to charity and driving away with a hefty tax deduction, think again.
About 900,000 people donated their cars in 2004, but that number dropped to about 300,000 by 2005. As tax columnist Tom Herman explains, a new law changed the amount you can deduct for your donation. (Sept. 9)"
The Things You Need to Donate Your Vehicle http://charitydispatch.com/goodwill_donation/ne... If youre thinking about donating your car or truck to help those in need, congratulations! If youve never been through the process before, there are things you need and some steps you should take. In order to help you with the process of donating your vehicle, here are some simple things to remember.
Goodwill of The Southern Piedmonts Wish Program http://charitydispatch.com/news/2009/02/16/good... "When you donate a car to Goodwill of the Southern Piedmont you are helping to fund their Wish Program empowering working poor families from homelessness to self-sufficiency.
WISH - Workforce Initiative for Supportive Housing
A Practical Solution to Charlottes Homeless Crisis"
