If you have ever thought about the millions of needy children in the United States who do not have adequate food, clothing, education, or health care, you may have wondered what on earth you can do about it. Almost one in fifty children currently face homelessness, and 42% of all homeless children are under the age of 8. These appalling statistics should make you want to find a way to help these children.
Of course, there are many ways to help those in need. You may speak to a local clergyman about the types of service the church provides to people in need. There are also civic or community organizations devoted to helping needy children. Most communities will have a Salvation Army soup kitchen where you can volunteer to serve food to those who would otherwise go without, or you can donate food or money to any of these organizations which greatly helps.
However, have you ever thought about donating an old vehicle? If you have ever had an old car sitting on your driveway, just waiting to be towed away, you know exactly the type of vehicle we are talking about here. We are talking about a used vehicle that has passed its prime and that may no longer run. It has probably been replaced by a newer model, but you did not even try to trade in the old one because you thought it was not worth much, if anything. Now that you have the idea, you may wonder what good it would do to donate an old car like that.
Amazingly, charities that take vehicle donations also have people dedicated to repairing for resale or even for the use of the parents of a family to help that family get a job so that there is money to feed the children. Other times the vehicles are used for spare parts. Either way, charitable organizations that specialize in vehicle donations use the proceeds to fund their charitable work. They will provide you with free towing services from companies who donate their services to transport your vehicle away at no cost to you. You will also receive a tax deductible receipt based on the value assigned to your vehicle. Some companies also give you a gift card based on the value of the vehicle.
This is a total win-win situation. Your old vehicle is directed away for free and you get to deduct it on your taxes. The proceeds from the vehicle are used by the charitable organization to feed hungry children in America. The children do not go hungry and you can be happy that you have begun to make a difference.