Hurricane season will be upon us in just a few short months, and there’s always the possibility that many homes along the North American coasts will be destroyed. Thankfully, non-profit organizations usually do a good job of providing relief to victims of mother nature’s fury. Ordinary citizens can help make a difference also by choosing to donate a vehicle.
Monetary contributions are helpful, but many people don’t have enough to give. Some people have access to unwanted, unused vehicles, which can be donated to charity. In return for doing a good deed, they can be rewarded with a tax deduction by the IRS. Just one donated car or truck can really make a difference when it comes to disaster relief.
So, what charitable organizations can be trusted the most? Usually, any program associated with Goodwill Industries ®or Red Cross can be trusted. Goodwill® especially has many wonderful car donation programs that provide services to a variety of people, including victims of natural disasters. If the worst case scenario happens this hurricane season, we should be glad to know that relief is available for those who need it.
Those interested in donating their car or truck in order to help out those who’ve lost their homes in disasters need to make sure that they have the following ready:
• The title of the car.
• The owner’s name, address, and telephone number.
• The year, make, and model of car or truck.
• The vehicle’s running condition and mileage.
• The vehicle’s location.
• Any other necessary paperwork that the charity may ask for.
It only takes a few minutes to donate a car to a charity, and that one car can go a long way in providing relief for those who lose their home and belongings in disasters beyond their control.
