Vehicles that may not mean a lot to you can make a difference in the lives of families in need by donating them to Habitat for Humanity International's "Cars for Homes" vehicle donation program.
Car, truck, boat, motorcycle, RV, automobile and other vehicle donations made through Habitat's "Cars for Homes" program are sold and the funds raised help build simple, decent homes in partnership with low-income families within the donor's local community.
Vehicle, title and contact information is collected, and upon acceptance of the vehicle, arrangements are made for the vehicle, keys and title to be picked up. Donors receive an acknowledgement letter for their vehicle donation they may use for tax purposes if they itemize deductions.
"Cars for Homes" provides an additional way to support Habitat for Humanity and help families in your community who are living in substandard conditions and simply need a hand up, not a hand out.
For information on how you can help eliminate poverty housing and homelessness, and potentially qualify for tax benefits for your vehicle donation, call Habitat for Humanity "Cars for Homes" car donation program at 1-877-277-HFHI (4344) or visit http://www.carsforhomes.org/
Quick Tips for Donating a Vehicle:
• Make sure the nonprofit organization is reputable by being familiar with its purpose and work in the community. Check with the local Better Business Bureau or similar organization to see if the nonprofit is in good standing.
• Inquire what percent of the vehicle’s sales go directly to the nonprofit organization. Habitat for Humanity receives between 70 and 85 percent of the total donation (after towing fees, etc.).
• Make sure the tower is licensed and insured and the donated vehicle will be sold through a licensed dealer.
• Sign the vehicle’s title directly to the nonprofit organization or their certified agent.
• Ask the nonprofit organization how funds from the donated vehicle will be used.
Thursday, November 15, 2007
Friday, November 9, 2007
Cars for Homes - Habitat for Humanity's official vehicle donation program
Steering more low-income families toward affordable homeownership opportunities, Habitat for Humanity launched its "Cars for Homes" vehicle donation program.
Cars for Homes takes donated cars, trucks, boats, motorcycles, RVs and other vehicles and sells them through automobile auctions, recyclers or salvage yards to raise funds that help build simple, decent homes. Funds generated from vehicle sales benefit the local Habitat for Humanity affiliate and community where the donation is made.
Habitat began its Cars for Homes program in the fall of 2003 in the Seattle area. Since that time, car donations have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars that ultimately help build homes in partnership with low-income families.
Donors can call the Cars for Homes toll-free number or process their car donation online. Donor contact, title and vehicle information is collected and, upon acceptance of the donation, arrangements are made for the vehicle, keys and title to be picked up for processing. Habitat for Humanity receives between 70 and 80 percent of the sales proceeds after towing fees and other expenses. Donors receive an acknowledgement letter for their car donation and can check with the Internal Revenue Service or their tax advisor for information on the tax deductibility of their donation.
To donate a car, truck, boat, RV or other vehicle to help eliminate substandard housing call Habitat for Humanity Cars for Homes at 1-877-277-HFHI (4344) toll free, or at
http://www.carsforhomes.org
Cars for Homes takes donated cars, trucks, boats, motorcycles, RVs and other vehicles and sells them through automobile auctions, recyclers or salvage yards to raise funds that help build simple, decent homes. Funds generated from vehicle sales benefit the local Habitat for Humanity affiliate and community where the donation is made.
Habitat began its Cars for Homes program in the fall of 2003 in the Seattle area. Since that time, car donations have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars that ultimately help build homes in partnership with low-income families.
Donors can call the Cars for Homes toll-free number or process their car donation online. Donor contact, title and vehicle information is collected and, upon acceptance of the donation, arrangements are made for the vehicle, keys and title to be picked up for processing. Habitat for Humanity receives between 70 and 80 percent of the sales proceeds after towing fees and other expenses. Donors receive an acknowledgement letter for their car donation and can check with the Internal Revenue Service or their tax advisor for information on the tax deductibility of their donation.
To donate a car, truck, boat, RV or other vehicle to help eliminate substandard housing call Habitat for Humanity Cars for Homes at 1-877-277-HFHI (4344) toll free, or at
http://www.carsforhomes.org
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