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How Your Car Donation Helps Goodwill and You

05 Nov

Some things in life do seem to come in cycles. Back in the 1970s, due to a nationwide oil embargo, owners of gas guzzling cars were ready and willing to get rid of their cars. Because of this Goodwill became the first non-profit organization to accept vehicle donations.  Now, almost thirty years later, donating gas guzzling cars, trucks and SUVS  is a great way to save money during this recession. It’s also a great way to help support the work of Goodwill Industries.
I always think if I donate my car then it will be a good will.Donating a vehicle to Goodwill is an easy and quick process. Goodwill accepts all cars as well as motorcycles, Rvs campers and boats, whether they are in running condition or not.
The first step, filing out a vehicle donation form can be done online or simply by calling Goodwill’s toll free number. Having your title and registration information in front of you will insure fast service as the customer service department will be asking you for the mileage on your vehicle.  Vehicle pick-up is free of charge and is done during the course of the business week, Monday through Friday.  Having your vehicle ready for pick up is as simple as removing license tags and personal items from the vehicle before it is taken away.
The last step for you in donating your vehicle will be to take your donation receipt to your DMV in order to de-register your car. Once de-registered by the DMV you can call your insurance company to cancel coverage of the donated car.
Your car donation supports Goodwill’s work in job training, employment and placement programs for people with disabilities and disadvantages.  I always used to think if I donate my car how will it help in charity. Here is the answer : Donated vehicles are resold at public auction making it possible to get the highest possible amount for the donated vehicle. The money is put directly into these desperately needed programs in the greater Washington-Baltimore metropolitan areas.
How does donating a car to Goodwill help you?  Goodwill offers you a convenient, hassle-free  way to donate your car. Other than the towing company, who arranges a pick-up at your convenience, no one will come to your home. There’s no haggling and phone tag involved. Goodwill is a IRS approved non-profit organization so there are no worries about whether your donation qualifies for a tax donation. You will be able to claim a tax deduction for the fair market value of your car’s value that you can include on your itemized tax return.
Best of all, you will be able to feel good knowing that you are making a contribution to an established, recognized non-profit organization that is able to help those in the community who are in need. Because of your generous donation, people with disabilities and disadvantages will receive job training and job opportunities that will go a long way to making their lives better and building a stronger community.
To Donate Call: 1-877-GWCars-9

 

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