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About Cars 4 Causes®, Car Donation Charity
Cars 4 Causes® originated out of a desire to help fund youth education. Along the road to achieving this one charitable goal, we’ve discovered a wide and wonderful community of charities and the people who make them possible. And so, as we’ve grown and evolved, we’ve branched out to what we are today, The Charity that Gives to Charities®. This year, we topped the $20 million mark. That means that we have contributed more than $20 million on to benefit more than 11,000 charities, all from the proceeds of vehicle donations.
This is the story of our journey.
We established Cars 4 Causes® in 1997. The urge to set up a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt corporation grew, like so many do, out of a single, personal realization. Two of our founders were parents; when they participated in their son’s classes, they discovered how under-funded the schools were. One teacher was spending $200 to $300 per month on her class – out of her own limited salary!
The unfairness to both teachers and students fueled the idea that became Cars 4 Causes®. Our original objective was simply to convert car donations into funds for education, and we would have continued just doing that if not for requests from donors and charities.
Donor requests spur changes
A donor asked if we could accept car donations for charities other than education. We hesitated but were soon convinced. We found that many charities don’t have the resources to convert car donations into the funding they need. We can help there. And further, people who donate their cars want a say in where the proceeds go. We set up Cars 4 Causes® so donors themselves choose the charities that benefit from their donations. In fact, our charity list, which now exceeds 10,000 charities (See a brief sample of charities), is almost entirely the result of donors’ requests, and we have passed on thousands of checks and millions of dollars to these charitable organizations.
October 18th, 2008 at 12:32 pm
Hello My name is Teresa. I was wondering if you are able to donate a car to a gentleman who has to start all over and is very prideful and needs help. He was in a car accident a gentleman hit him from behind and total out his car. He had been taken off from work and had to be on disibility because he had hurt is back in the process and he lost his wages and now he is unable to work right now because he needs trasportation to get to work. He lives in littlerock which is near palmdale and he lives out there and he has a 8 year old so that he takes care of and he needs to be able to get him as well. Plus he helps his lovely mother to the doctor and helps his sister out who has 6 kids and he is a good man and I was wondering if you can help this gentleman out. please let me know it would allow his spirit to be lifted back up and he wants to go to recording school. Contact me
Thank you.
October 20th, 2008 at 9:36 am
Teresa,
Thank you for your comment ! I regret that we cannot assist your friend at this time. Cars 4 Causes(R) has so many requests that we are currently trying to fill that we are not able to take any new requests for give away cars at this time. We wish the best for your friend and recommend you try some of your local charities for assistance.
Best Regards,
Virginia Curtis
Social Media Coordinator
Cars 4 Causes(R)
social@Cars4Causes.net
October 26th, 2008 at 1:59 pm
I had never heard about you before. But as I come across this place, I think you have a pretty good moto. Helping students through a very innovative way. By the way, how can general people like us can help you? Do you accept small monetary donations?
October 31st, 2008 at 10:07 am
Dear Benevolent People;
I am trying to find a charity of some kind that would allow someone to donate cars to those who are in need. I wish I could help my sister, but am in financial trouble. She has 3 young children and is a single mother. Her car needs a new engine, and is no longer working. She lives in Northern Colorado, and the snow and below 20 degree weather will be settling in soon. If you could help me I would greatly appreciate it. Names, numbers, anything. Thank you for your time.
A Sister helping a sister.
October 31st, 2008 at 10:32 am
nice idea funding donate the cars its helps improve education ,
funding from car donation improve educations nice charity give up
December 16th, 2008 at 3:07 pm
How can I sign up to recieve a car?
January 14th, 2009 at 5:20 am
Dear Friends at Cars4Causes
I am Bishop Salamat Khokhar, a Christian minister and healing evangelist from Pakistan. I am visiting USA on missionary trip. I have a genuine need of a Car to carry out my work helping people, doing healing services all around United States. I would appreciate if your organization can donate a car to my Christin ministry.
Thanks and Blessings
Bishop Salamat Khokhar
Healing, Miracles, Signs and Wonders
http://www.bishopsalamatkhokhar.org
February 12th, 2009 at 11:03 am
Cornerstone Community Church / Services
Oneismus Restoration House for Men & Women
14415 HWY 160
Del Norte, Co 81132
Donation Coordinator: Larrie Hayes
Office: (719)-657-9107 Afternoons: (719) 588-0130
Our program is trying to meet the means of challenge in the Del Norte, Co. We have successfully opened up the doors for a job corp and we look forward to creating more opportunities to help every individual throughout the San Luis Valley area in a supportive and loving fashion.
As the new Donation Coordinator I am seeking two vans and one truck to facilitate the transportation needs of the job corp enterprises and restoration residents. At this time we have received support from a sister church that is kind enough to allow us to temporarily use their van.
If your service stretches out into the San Luis Valley we covet your consideration. Your acknowledgement of this request will be appreciated.
:Church website: cornerstonedelnorte.org
Pastor Mark S. Disbrow
719-873-3014
Mark@cornerstonedelnorte.org
February 25th, 2009 at 11:33 am
Pastor Mark, thanks for your comment. We would like to direct you to our vehicle give-away request form: http://www.cars4causes.net/car-give-away-request.asp. Thank you.
February 27th, 2009 at 4:01 pm
It is my hope to gain information to help two familys. Who have lost there cars. If you would be so kind in helping me go through the process. I’ll pass it on two the familys. Thank You.
March 5th, 2009 at 7:56 pm
Deacon Jeffrey – thank you for your interest in the Cars 4 Causes Car Give-Away program. All requests for this program have to submitted through a page on our site:
http://www.cars4causes.net/car-give-away-request.asp
Thank you
March 13th, 2009 at 2:23 pm
Hi Im disable I would like to know how I can have a car donate to me. Im de
desperate for transportation. I pray to God that he hear my cry. Please ont
Contact me.
March 15th, 2009 at 11:42 am
Please refer to our application page for car give-away requests at http://www.cars4causes.net/car-give-away-request.asp. Thank you.
March 16th, 2009 at 9:40 am
seeking employment but in need of car homeless man looking for work time runs out april from homless shelter, can you help
April 10th, 2009 at 3:20 pm
Hello, I was looking for help, i need to buy an automobile but I don’t own much fortune, Im currenly unable to go to College because my need of a car, i also have to go work, and i ride my bike 20 miles every day, to go to work, i wish i could do the same for school. if anyone is nice enough to sell me a car, or donate one, i could get it anywhere in the USA.
thanks for reading.
April 22nd, 2009 at 12:53 pm
A Sixy year old women is starting all over again.If you can help please email me. THANK YOU
April 22nd, 2009 at 2:07 pm
Vehicle give-away requests are considered by filling out this brief application: http://www.cars4causes.net/car-give-away-request.asp
November 28th, 2009 at 9:04 am
I am a mother of 2 beatiful boys ages 14 and 10. I am presently separated from my husband due to a great big mistake that he and I made. I am presently trying to correct this mistake by doing the right things but at this time I do not have a vehicle of my own. The vehicle that my husband and I had is now in his possession leaving me having to borrow a friends car or asking for a ride. My 14 year old has Autism Disorder,Language Disorder and Emotional Disorder. My 10 year old has just recently been diagnosed with ADD. They are both in need of this transportation for Doctor’s Appointments and such. If there is anyone out there that can help me and my boys we would highly appreciate it. Thank You Sincerely and God Bless You.
December 12th, 2009 at 11:34 am
I have fallen on hard times and need a car.I have a famely of 5 and no car to get back an forth to work or get my son to and from school.I have a job ,but can’t afford a vehicle.I was just wondering if I could get some help with my car problem.Can you donate me a car.
January 14th, 2010 at 9:45 pm
I AM A SINGEL MOTHER WHO LOST HER JOB AND NOW HAS A BABY. I LEFT MY CAR IN FL WHEN I MOVED BACK IN WITH MY PARENTS SO PLEASE CAN ANYONE HELP ME?.
January 29th, 2010 at 4:49 pm
Hi there Marie. I would advise you to visit our car give-away program page for more information. http://www.cars4causes.net/car-give-away-program.asp . Best wishes.
-Haley @ Cars 4 Causes
January 29th, 2010 at 4:54 pm
Hello Joseph. I would advise you to visit our car give-away program page for more information. http://www.cars4causes.net/car-give-away-program.asp . Best wishes.
-Haley @ Cars 4 Causes
January 29th, 2010 at 4:57 pm
Hi Jessica. I would advise you to visit our car give-away program page for more information. http://www.cars4causes.net/car-give-away-program.asp . Best wishes.
-Haley @ Cars 4 Causes
March 9th, 2010 at 4:54 am
CARE FOR AFRICAN KIDS (CFAK)
P.O.BOX 26489, Kampala-Uganda East Africa
Tel: 256414670882
Mob: 256752509125
Email:rpool@careforafricankids.org
Website.careforafricankids.org
APPLICATION FOR PARTNERSHIP, FINANICAL AND MATERIAL SUPPORT
Registration Number 4470934
Dear Sir/ Madam
On behalf of Care For African Kid (CFAK) , management and staff allow
me to introduce to you our organization which was established in 2008
with 4 children in our late beloved estate in kampala District ,
Uganda , East Africa . With support of Frank and Pool, we are
conducting health and education programs in order to empower and
improve child care ( Vulnerable groups of people including the people
livings with AIDS, Orphans and other Vulnerable Children, Disabled,
Youths and the elderly) to attain sustainable and healthy livelihoods
through accessing health services. CFAK also aims at preventing the
spread of HIV/AIDS and mitigate in CFAK Constitution.
CFAK is a Non-Government Organization (NGO) and it is registered with
the Company Limited by guarantee without Share capital. The company
Act No. (CAP.110)
2009 – February, that Frank and Pool decided to make the child support
program formal by registering as a community based organization (CBO)
in Kampala district. This enabled individuals and communities to
provide some limited support towards children’s education, clothes,
food needs.
The purpose of writing to you is to request you kindly to partner with
CFAK and to seek for assistance for the program; we would like to
implement various activities in order to achieve our objectives and
goals through empowering the vulnerable groups to sustain healthy
Livelihoods
We are looking forward to favorable consideration.
Yours faithfully,
Robert Pool
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
C.C. Chairman, Care For African Kids (CFAK)
C.C. Chairperson, CFAK Technical and Advisory Committee
C.C. Grace Kuteesa, HIV/AIDS Technical Advisor
March 9th, 2010 at 5:19 am
I am thrilled and excited by your success. There is a definite need for a similar program in South Africa, where charities are really struggling to contain the ravages of the Aids epidemic.
March 15th, 2010 at 11:40 am
Hello Robert! I am thrilled that Care For African Kid (CFAK) is interested in partnering with Cars 4 Causes. I have forwarded your information to the Charity Accounts department, and they will be contacting you soon.
Sincerely,
Haley McSweeney
(Social Media)
April 6th, 2010 at 10:05 am
I operate a personal care home that houses six seniors who lives on a fixed income, because of financial restraint I am unable to purchase a vehicle,to transport them to medical visits not covered under insurance or to social events. Bridges of Hope Community the name of (p.c.h)and its residents would greatly appreciate your help. I can be contacted at (770)236_8982. Any info. needed on legitimacy of business or for tax purposes will be submitted. God Bless.
April 9th, 2010 at 3:17 pm
Carole-
The first step is to visit our car give-away program page for more information. http://www.cars4causes.net/car-give-away-program.asp . Best wishes.
-Haley McSweeney
Cars 4 Causes
April 13th, 2010 at 2:40 am
I am a Head of Department at a teachers College in Bulawayo Zimbabwe and I am in charge of the Teaching Practice Department where we go and supervise student tachers in varoius schools and our biggest challenge is having vehicle to travel to the schools where our students are practising.We are therefore appealing for mini buses to help under take our Teaching Practice in an effective manner.If assisted it will help improve the quality of supervision and hence produce quality student teachers
April 13th, 2010 at 2:45 am
I am a Head of Department at a teachers College in Bulawayo Zimbabwe and I am in charge of the Teaching Practice Department where we go and supervise student teachers in varoius schools and our biggest challenge is having vehicle to travel to the schools where our students are practising.We are therefore appealing for mini buses to help under take our Teaching Practice in an effective manner.If assisted it will help improve the quality of supervision and hence produce quality student teachers who in turn will help improve the quality of education in ggeneral in Zimbabwe
April 15th, 2010 at 3:38 pm
You should visit our car give-away program page for more information. http://www.cars4causes.net/car-give-away-program.asp . Good Luck.
-Haley McSweeney
Cars 4 Causes
May 2nd, 2010 at 5:22 pm
iam a pastor from zambia ineed acar to help
May 3rd, 2010 at 2:05 pm
We are only able to donate cars within the United States at this time. Good luck though, and best wishes.
May 12th, 2010 at 9:41 pm
Hello,
I found your site while searching Google and have found your website information and advice to be a very good fit for our visitors. As such, we are interested in buying advertising space on your home page .
Our budget is within $10/month. If you are interested, please send me your rate per month and PayPal information.
If we are happy with your price we will send you the link details that you can place on your website and we will make the payments to the PayPal ID provided.
Thanks for your time.
Regards,
Joanne
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May 13th, 2010 at 2:57 pm
Hi there. We do not currently sell ad space on our site. However, if you are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, school or church, you can sign up to have your name added to our list of charities or become a charity partner, which might bring you some more traffic.
-Haley McSweeney
Social Media
Cars 4 Causes
July 12th, 2010 at 10:12 am
i am a mother of six my husband sah been laid off and we have vo way to get are son to and from the doctor or even for him to find work he is suppose to go to tulane in new orleans for onne a mothh but havent been able to go i would love if you could help are family we live in the gulf coast so woek is hard to come by please help our family
July 21st, 2010 at 8:27 pm
We need a bus for our young people outings and for pick them up for Sunday School,bible study and before and after school.we have a 501c3
July 27th, 2010 at 8:05 pm
The first step is to visit our car give-away program page for more information. http://www.cars4causes.net/car-give-away-program.asp . Best wishes.
-Haley McSweeney
Cars 4 Causes
July 27th, 2010 at 8:05 pm
The first step is to visit our car give-away program page for more information. http://www.cars4causes.net/car-give-away-program.asp . Blessings.
-Haley McSweeney
Cars 4 Causes