A lot of people think the recession has made it tough for young people just fresh out of school to find jobs. The recession has affected the work lives of so many, but particularly those who have been at their job for two or more decades.

While many in their fifties and sixties are out there bravely pounding the sidewalks looking for another opportunity, there are as many people at this point in life who have accepted buyouts and early retirement packages. Suddenly finding themselves retired years before they had planned, they’re seeking ways to cut costs, often moving to more cost affordable locations. Paring down often means that they may no longer need two vehicles in the household. For those people who donate a car to charity, it can mean saving money on insurance, gas and ongoing repairs as the car ages. Everyone has seen a sign that reads ‘donate a car’ but many are skeptical as to how a vehicle donation works.

If ‘donate used car’ is on your list of ways to pare down your budget, you may want to take advantage of auto donation through Goodwill^® . While many companies and organizations may talk about auto donation, none have the experience or reputation that Goodwill^® has. Few people are aware that Goodwill was the pioneer in vehicle donations back in the 1970s during the nationwide oil embargo. When people were anxious to get rid of gas guzzling vehicles, was there to accept those vehicles as auto donations. When you donate a used car to Goodwill^® .r vehicle will be resold to support the many important programs of Goodwill^® which include job training and job placement for people with disadvantages and disabilities. Auto donation enables Goodwill’s^® career services program to help those with lack of education or work experience find employment to better their lives. When you donate a car to Goodwill ^® you are helping to provide Goodwill ^® programs that will help change lives by building confidence and independence. Without auto donation, Goodwill^® will not be able not reach out as far as possible into the community to those in need of their services.