Donate Local - charity Vehicle donations to help those in need

Charity Vehicle Donation made easy is what you get with Donate Local. We represent local charities, nonprofits and youth sports organizations, for their vehicle donation programs, all aimed at converting your vehicle donations into funds to help those who benefit from the work done by the charities and youth organizations.

Donate Local is fully registered with the State of California as a commercial fundraiser authorized to assist non-profit organizations with vehicle donation programs. We have dispatchers standing by to schedule the pick-up of your donation, just call us and we will get you all set up.   

Learn about adding Vehicle donation to your Fundraising Program - It's Easy

Donate Local would love to partner with your organization on fundraising. We will make it easy to to add vehicle donation to program's fundraising efforts and even easier to get a check when a program supporter wants to donate a vehicle.

Learn how to partner with Donate Local
​on a vehicle donation program

Why Donate Your Vehicle?

A Charity Car Donation is an easy way to help community charities and youth sports organizations, while getting a nice tax deduction along the way, and Donate Local helps figure out all the DMV and Smog paperwork. We make the process 100% hassle free. One call to Donate Local and it's done.

• FREE convenient pick-up of your vehicle - running or not
• Nice tax deduction - Donate Local provides all the paperwork
• No hassling with DMV paperwork - Donate Local helps figure that out
• No hassling with Smog issues - Donate Local helps with that out, too
• You get the tax Write-off and the Charity gets needed financial assistance

It's Easy to Donate

It's easy to donate a vehicle with Donate Local. You can call, or complete the very short donation form to the right, and we will schedule a pick-up for a time that works for you. If you want us to pick-up during after work hours, or on a weekend, no problem. Whatever works for you. We can pick up your donation vehicle literally any time that works for you - 24/7.

We take care of the DMV paperwork in most cases, so if you can't locate your registration or vehicle paperwork, we can help you take care of the necessary paperwork. Don't let missing paperwork stop you from donating.

The bottom line, if you are ready to donate a vehicle, just contact us, and we will do the rest. That includes getting you your tax deduction receipt.

How Far will Donate Local go to
​Pick-Up a vehicle Donation?

A long way! It's our goal to make the vehicle donation process as easy, and as simple as possible. We want our charity partners to get as much benefit as possible. So, that means we are road warriors when it's necessary.

From our location right off Interstate 80 in Roseville, we will travel as far as 150 miles to pick-up a car or truck donation, and in special cases we can travel further.

Charity Vehicle Donation - The Process

The Charity Vehicle Donation Process is pretty darn simple with Donate Local. You place one call, or complete the simple form to the right, and we will schedule the pick-up of your vehicle - your car, truck, boat or other vehicle does not even need to be in running condition.

We will pick up the vehicle and provide you with a tax deduction receipt immediately. Then in most cases, we will clean up and refurbish the vehicle, to increase the value of the vehicle, thus increasing the donation to charity.

Value Added - The Donate Local Difference

At Donate Local there is a firm mindset to maximize the value of every vehicle donated. We call it Value Added Fundraising. That means we don't just drop off donated cars and trucks with a vehicle wholesaler and accept a rock bottom price, leaving the charity with a very small donation.

Every vehicle we take in is reviewed for refurbishment, and we are not talking about simply shining up bumpers. Donate Local will arrange for work on vehicle interiors, order extensive body work and sometimes complete auto paint jobs. If the vehicle has good value and the engine is shot, Donate Local will look at having the engine pulled and getting a new engine installed. 

The bottom line is this: every vehicle donation handled by Donate Local , every single one, is treated as an opportunity to push more money to the benefiting charity.

By the way, Donate Local's value added approach also maximizes your tax deduction. The higher we can push the value of your donated vehicle by cleaning it up and tuning it up, the bigger your tax deduction (based on net increased value).

Types of Vehicles Accepted by
Donate Local 

If you have a vehicle that you want to donate, we are ready to pick it up, even if the donation stretches the definition of "vehicle." We have picked up tractors and golf carts, Vespas, Harleys and quite a few riding mowers. If there is a way for us to turn your unwanted "vehicle" into a check for one of our charity partners, we're in. There are some things we won't be able to take, but they are rare.

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The Donate local Mission

The Donate Local Mission is to deliver the highest dollars to our nonprofit members per donated vehicle, for any car donation program, anywhere. To do that we need to go the extra mile, to think outside of the box, to find ways to add value.

That's why we will go as far as 150 miles to pick up a donated car or truck. That's why we view a vehicle with a blown engine not as almost worthless, but as an opportunity to create extra value. That's why a car or truck with body damage that discourages other charity donation programs, is for us a worthy project to which we can add value.

That's why our mechanics go through donated vehicles to get them running so well, a car buyer will pay a premium.

Our mission is absolutely, EVERY TIME, add value to donated vehicles so the non-profits we serve receive maximum donation benefit.

What Charities Does Donate Local Represent?

Donate Local represents a wide range of charities for vehicle donations in the state of California, both local and national, including Women Escaping a Violent Environment (WEAVE), Lilliput Family Services, Yolo County SPCA and PAWS. For a full list of charities represented by Donate Local, click here for a list.

​​Our goal is to deliver the highest dollar amount to charity partners on every donated vehicle, measured against any charity car donation program, anywhere. That is why the Donate Local value added approach is so important. Our charity partners choose to work with us because we are willing to go that extra mile for a vehicle pick-up, and we are willing to put a little elbow grease into donated vehicles so the donation value goes up.

Donate Local Youth Sports Program

Donate Local's Youth Sports Program fundraising allows youth sports leagues and high school programs to keep fields green, to keep sports gear in the equipment bag, to pay for game umpires and referees and to provide team uniforms. With cities, counties and parks and recreation districts all facing budget pressures, the burden on youth sports organizations like High School sports programs, Little League Baseball, Football and Cheer groups and many others is growing every year.

Let Donate Local help. If you would like to see if Donate Local is a good match for your youth sports organization, we would love to talk with you. Just click here and send us a message.

We make it possible for youth sports programs to establish a low stress fundraising program that is not labor intensive for the youth sports organization. We work with a point of contact designated by the youth sports program to advertise the fundraising effort and to communicate with families having children in the program on how they can participate.

There is no inventory to track, no deliveries at inconvenient times, no manpower to organize and no difficult and time consuming record keeping. No one on the organization's board of directors is saddled with unpleasant and time consuming administrative hassles.

Once established, the fundraising program runs 12 months a year, and it is ongoing, year after year, with very limited effort on the part of the youth sports program board of directors - except someone needs to cash the checks when they arrive from Donate Local.

If you want to explore a fundraising relationship with Donate Local for your youth sports program, contact Donate Local for a charity car donation package. It's simple and quick, there is absolutely no start-up costs and no financial obligation for the youth sports program. Donate Local is ready to partner with your organization and give a boost to your fundraising.

donate Local Location

Donate Local's offices are located right off Interstate 80 in Roseville, on Riverside Avenue, and our yard and retail sales area are directly adjacent. We will pick up car and truck donations anywhere within a 150 mile radius.

If you have a riding lawn mower, a motorcycle, a golf cart, a boat or a travel trailer to donate, we will be happy to pick it up. Sometimes donors would rather deliver their vehicle donations, and that works for us as well. Our location right off the freeway makes it easy. Just call ahead, so we know you are coming.

Donate local Towing Equipment

Towing services for the pick-up of donated vehicles is provided by Ace In The Hole Towing.  Ace In Hole has a full fleet of flatbed tow trucks ready to roll and pick up vehicles for charity vehicle donors. The flatbed trucks make it possible to handle almost any type of vehicle with relative ease.

So, if you have a vehicle to donate, Donate Local has the towing equipment available to make the pick-up.

Charity Fundraising -
​the legal Fine Print

​1) Donate Local is legally authorized by the California State Attorney General's office to operate as a Commercial Fundraiser within California. Donate Local is NOT authorized to operate outside the state.  Donate Local is not legally authorized to pick up donation vehicles outside the State of California.

2) In order to qualify as a Donate Local charity partner, the charity MUST be a legally established and properly registered 501 (c)(3) non-profit, as spelled out in the U.S. Internal Revenue Code.

​3) Donate Local can NOT accept or pick-up a donation vehicle on behalf of a charity partner until there is a formal, written agreement between Donate Local and the charity partner.

The Children's Receiving Home of Sacramento is committed to positively impacting the lives of children, youth and families affected by abuse, neglect, behavioral health issues and trauma in California.

CLICK HERE for information on making a vehicle donation to Children's Receiving Home of Sacramento

In October of 2014 we were officially declared a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and expanded our services beyond food to include clothing, toys for children, and hygiene products. All of our materials have been donated by people and businesses throughout Sacramento. We are growing every month and what we have accomplished in such a short time is due to the dedication, compassion and generosity of our public supporters, volunteers, and board members.

​Click Here for information on how to donate to Feed Sacramento Homeless

We're committed to improving the lives of all stray, abandoned and abused animals who come to the Front Street Animal Shelter. We support programs needed to find loving homes and care for animals in need. We endeavor to support all pets in the region and the people who love them.

​​Click Here for information on how to donate to Friends of Front Street Shelter

WEAVE is a 24/7/365 organization ready to help women and families who are facing domestic abuse issues. WEAVE is the largest provider of assistance and crisis intervention for victims domestic violence in the greater Sacramento area. Working closely with law enforcement and family assistance agencies, WEAVE is constantly stepping in to help women and families escape violent environments.

​Click here to Donate to WEAVE

Yolo County SPCA takes in animals every day that need to be housed and cared for until permanent homes can be found. These loving companions need to be kept clean and fed, so they can be ready for a new, adopted home.

Click here to Donate to Yolo County SPCA

Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue provides care for abandoned and abused golden retrievers until they can be placed in a new home. In some cases, it's necessary to provide permanent shelter to goldens who are not adopted,

Click here to Donate to Homeward Bound

At Yolo County CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates), our CASA volunteers advocate for abused and neglected children in the foster system to ensure their voices are heard and their needs are met.

Click here to donate to CASA - Yolo County

Boys and Girls Club of Sacramento provides a healthy, happy place for youths throughout the Sacramento Region to learn valuable life lessons. The mission of Boys and Girls Clubs remains focused helping America's youth reach their full potential so they can grow into adulthood as caring responsible citizens.

Click here to Donate to Boys & Girls Club of Greater Sacramento

PAWS - Pet Adoption and Wellness Services - works to find new homes for homeless and abandoned animals. Through a network of committed volunteers PAWS matches up pets with new pet owners to form long term "families." Additionally, PAWS provides a variety of programs to educate pet owners, new and old, on caring, responsible pet ownership.

Click here to Donate to PAWS

​The Cancer Champions mission is to build an empowering community where cancer survivors receive physical, mental, and emotional support through our customized fitness, nutrition, and wellness programs, as well as private, one-on-one coaching for all members.

​Click here to donate to Cancer Champions

Ride to Walk provides a truly unique therapeutic experience for children and young adults suffering from a wide variety of disabilities and medical conditions. Cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy and spina bifida are among the medical conditions that are served by Ride to Walk through horseback riding and other equine centric activities. 

Click here to Donate to Ride to Walk

The mission of Gold Country Wildlife Rescue is to rescue and rehabilitate injured and displaced wildlife so the animals can be safely released back into the wild. The program provides a valuable link between populated areas and the surrounding open areas, to assist animals that need help transitioning back to their natural environment.

Click here to Donate to Gold Country Wildlife Rescue

SUDL - Sacramento Urban Debate League - offers debate and education programs to youth in the Sacramento Region, aimed at helping urban youth better understand policy related issues. By using debate programs at local schools, SUDL helps youth participants, primarily urban and low income youth, the dynamics of policy debate. 

Click here to Donate to Sacramento Urban Debate League

Imagine a world where all children, regardless of where they live or their family circumstances, had access to a supportive and nurturing community of people, dedicated to the ensuring that each child has the opportunity to reach their full potential.  A world where hunger doesn't exist, and a world filled with enthusiastic  volunteers ready to help children of all ages tackle life's challenges, big and small.

My Mother's Voice is a non-profit organization that doesn't just imagine such a world, it works daily to help make it happen.  

CLICK HERE for information on making a car donation to the My Mother's Voice

Better Decisions Counseling can help you find the motivation to continue the journey to quit drinking or using which is one of the biggest challenges that rehab clients face in early recovery. To your friends and family members, the devastating effects of your substance abuse of opiates, alcohol and many others may seem obvious, but if you’re like a lot of recovering addicts, you may find yourself slipping into a state of denial with thoughts like, “I’m not really an addict; I only use recreational" or “I don’t need to stop."  We provide a variety of innovative programs and quality services to better help.

CLICK HERE for information on making a vehicle donation to Better Decisions Counseling Services

Effie Yeaw Nature Center is located inside of Ancil Hoffman Park in Carmichael, just adjacent to the American River. The Effie Yaew Visitors Center is open to the public and is normally open Tuesday through Sunday - for hours visit their website at sacnaturecenter.net.  The Nature Center offers both youth and adult  programs throughout the year to foster an appreciation for the important relationship between man and nature, with a focus on the American River Parkway.

​CLICK HERE for information on making a vehicle donation to the Effie Yeaw Nature Center

Amador STARS.  Since 2004, Amador STARS has served a vital and ever-expanding rolesupporting cancer patients and their families living in Amador County.

Amador STARS has an office in Sutter Creek with caring staff to answer questions about local and regional services available to cancer patients and survivors -- from where to find a wig when they are going through chemotherapy, to what support is available locally for patients and survivors.
STARS also provides FREE transportation for Amador County
residents to radiation and chemotherapy treatments in Sacramento, El Dorado, San Joaquin, Calaveras and Amador Counties. We maintain a fleet of 8 vehicles to transport an average of 30 patients each month to their treatments.
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​CLICK HERE for information on making a vehicle donation to the Amador STARS