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This Thanksgiving, lace up your running shoes and trot for a cause. Enjoy the scenic route, festive atmosphere, and the joy of giving back. As a special thank you, we're offering an exclusive $15 registration promo code: CARS15.
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Exciting news! Our CEO, Colin Weatherwax, recently shared insights and inspiration on the "Cars Yeah" podcast. 🌟🔊
Listen to the podcast episode here and dive into the world of Cars for Kids with Colin. It's a journey filled with passion, purpose, and the drive to make a difference! 🎧🚀
(Vehicle pictured is a donation made to Cars for Kids)
If you're considering donating a vehicle to make a positive impact on children's lives, you might have come across Cars for Kids. Let us share some compelling reasons why Cars for Kids stands out as an excellent choice:
Transparency and Accountability: Cars for Kids is dedicated to utmost transparency and ethical practices. We prioritize open reporting, ensuring your donation directly benefits children in need. Our commitment to accountability ensures your trust is well-placed.
Local Impact: Cars for Kids serves children in local communities in America, which means your donation supports kids right in your region. On the other hand, other organizations are sending a significant portion of their funds to a religious organization across the globe.
Educational Support: Our mission is centered around empowering children through education, mentorship, and support. We believe that education is the key to breaking the cycle of poverty, and your vehicle donation contributes to this vital cause. Afterall, as advocates for education, it’s paramount for us to spell things the right way. It’s the least we can do. Therefore, we spell it right and do things right!
Variety of Programs: Cars for Kids collaborates with partners like the YMCA, San Diego Center for Children and Texans Can Academies to provide a wide range of educational, health and mentorship programs. We focus on long-term, holistic support.
Diverse Partnerships: Our partnerships extend beyond educational programs to include initiatives like safety around water, mental health services, and other community-focused efforts. This ensures a multifaceted approach to helping kids in need from all walks of life without discrimination of gender, race or religious backgrounds.
So, if you're looking to donate a vehicle, consider choosing the Original Cars for Kids. Your support is invaluable in driving positive change and creating brighter futures for children.
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Cars for Kids is an emerging nonprofit organization that seeks to help low-income and houseless keiki gain access to reliable transportation.
Cars for Kids began in Texas and is expanding across the United States. They have come to Hawaii and are looking to connect with the community to provide both sides of this program with services that they need.
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“So yes, what we’re what we’re looking to do, and it’s an awesome thing that we’re having this conversation, because what we want to do is we want to spread awareness through the state of Hawaii, right,” said Colin Weatherwax, CEO for Cars for Kids. “Over the past 40 years since our existence, we haven’t had a huge presence in Hawaii.”
Weatherwax wants to change that since there is a big need in Hawaii to dispose of old cars.
“What we want to do is to kind of establish that presence, to make sure people know that we’re here,” explained Weatherwax. “And in turn, once we start to get a lot of donations from the state of Hawaii, we can then in turn partner with charities throughout the state of Hawaii. This way, we can give back to the communities that we received the donations from.”
But helping you dispose of the vehicles is only one aspect of the charity. Cars for Kids aims to help our youth in need to gain access to vehicles so they can begin integrating into the workforce.
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“So, what we focus on are the kids that truly need help, for whatever reason, either they’re not working out in the traditional high school setting, or they need, you know, basic life skills to survive or, maybe, are dealing with some mental health issues,” said Weatherwax. “What we like to do is we like to partner with organizations that truly go to help these kids that everyone else, for whatever reason, has either given up on or no one has given them hope. We want to in turn, provide that hope through vehicle donations.”
For those donating cars, the agency will do everything for you.
“We make it super easy. Just give us some basic information about yourself; and then, one of our call center representatives will reach out to get some general information about the vehicle and where it’s located,” explained Weatherwax. “Or if you want to fill out the complete form online, we also offer that; but, you know, as we help the kids that we serve, we also try and help the donors.”
This means even if you don’t have a title. They work with the person donating to pick up the vehicle and get a title if one is not readily available.
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“So, you’re giving us something; we don’t want it to be a hassle for you, too,” said Weatherwax. “People will think, ‘Oh, I gotta find the title. Oh, I don’t know if be able be here at midnight whenever they come to pick up the car, though’. That’s not how we work. If you can’t find the title, we can help you get a title. And we will work with your schedule to pick up that vehicle at a time that works best for you.”
Cars for Kids will take everything. Does the vehicle not work? No problem. They will take it. In addition to cars, they will also take:
Cars for Kids does not use a “middle man”. They do everything in house so that as much of the money as possible can go to support local youth non-profits.
Weatherwax said that he has been involved with Cars for Kids since he was 18 years old.
“So, whenever I was 18, right out of high school, I started working at Cars for Kids,” revealed Weatherwax. “I was actually cleaning out the vehicles that we received, taking the pictures, uploading them to the website. And from there, the one thing that I prided myself on was always asking questions.”
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Weatherwax went to explain that Cars for Kids is a rather large organization. He started off washing the cars that were donated. Then, he moved to working with their call center to set up donations. From there, he moved into the area where the paperwork is processed for the donations.
He also became a licensed auctioneer for Cars for Kids, selling the vehicles as they came into the facility. He kept moving up into the organization.
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“I asked a lot of questions,” said Weatherwax. “And by doing so, I learned how the operation ran and how the organization ran. So, fast forward 13 years; here I am CEO. And I know exactly what it takes in order to get a donated vehicle. I’m able to see what that donated vehicle is used for, and that’s to help change kids’ lives.”
For many nonprofit organizations dedicated to transforming the lives of underprivileged children, generosity from the community is often the lifeblood of their operations. Without the support of donations, these organizations would struggle to provide necessary services and aid to those in need.
While donating money is appreciated, there are other ways to give that can make a significant impact as well. Donating your car may not be the first item that comes to mind when considering charitable giving, but it can be a valuable contribution to a worthy cause.
Here are a few signs that could help you decide if this path aligns with where you stand today.
When the cost of maintaining your vehicle exceeds its actual worth, donating it to a charitable organization may be a sensible alternative. Frequent, expensive repairs, skyrocketing insurance, and hefty gas bills can quickly add up, making it financially unfeasible to continue operating the car.
The constant financial drain could be better utilized elsewhere, especially if the vehicle becomes increasingly unreliable. Donating your car in this situation eliminates these financial burdens and provides a valuable asset to an organization that can transform it into substantial support for those in need.
There's also a considerable tax advantage to consider. When you donate a car to a registered nonprofit, the IRS allows you to claim a tax deduction based on the car's fair market value. This can significantly reduce your taxable income, further enhancing the financial benefits of donating rather than continuing to pour money into a depreciating asset.
In addition to the monetary gains, the knowledge that your car has been repurposed to aid those less fortunate can provide a deep sense of satisfaction and fulfillment, affirming that a car donation is a win-win situation.
If your vehicle is simply gathering dust in your garage or driveway, donating it to a charity can be a wise decision. An idle car deteriorates over time, reducing its value and becoming more of a liability than an asset.
Rather than allow it to depreciate further, donating the car to a nonprofit organization can enable it to serve a larger purpose. The car can be sold at a charity auction, and the funds raised can go directly towards supporting the organization's cause.
Some nonprofits may also use the car for their operations, such as delivering meals, transporting supplies, or providing rides for underprivileged people. In either case, your car donation can significantly impact the nonprofit's mission and potentially change young lives.
In addition, an idle car can become a practical pain point. Over time, it may require maintenance and repair to keep it in a usable state, which is an unnecessary expenditure if you are not using the car. Donating it alleviates these concerns and also clears up space in your garage.
It's also worth noting that donating a car doesn't just benefit the charity. It's beneficial to the environment. Rather than slowly deteriorating in your garage, the vehicle can be put to better use, reducing the need for new cars––and by extension––the resources required to manufacture them.
Donating your car is just one example of how small actions can have significant impacts on those in need and the community as a whole. So next time you think about donating to a nonprofit organization, Cars For Kids may be the perfect destination for your old vehicle. Contact us today to learn more about our organization and how you can be a part of our mission to help underprivileged kids build a better future.
Some children's charities accept cars as donations. The charities sell the donated cars and use the money to support at-risk kids.
How the Donations Benefit the Kids
Charities that accept car donations for kids use the proceeds for different benefits. Below are some of the tangible ways your donation may benefit kids.
Providing Basic Needs
Many places have at-risk kids who do not have places to stay, food, or even clothes to wear. Your donation can pay for some of these basic needs and uplift a child's well-being. The donations may even help pay for childcare for the young ones who need it.
Providing Healthcare
Everyone can get sick, but not everyone can afford the relevant treatment whenever they fall ill. Proceeds from your donated car can help pay for preventive and treatment medical costs for kids who need it. For example, the money can buy medical drugs, pay for surgeries, and settle doctor's consultation fees.
Providing Educational Needs
Many agree that education is one of the best gifts a parent can give a child. Unfortunately, many kids don't have parents who can give them the necessary education. Again, car donations can help pay for educational needs, like extra tuition, textbooks, and school lunches.
How the Donations Benefit You
One of the best things about donations is that they benefit both the beneficiaries and the givers. Below are ways you can benefit from donating your cars to kids.
Freeing Up Space
Cars sitting in your driveway occupy space you can put to better use. For example, you can use the space to plant a flower garden, set up an outdoor lounge, or a barbecue area. The bigger your car is, the more you can do with the space it occupies. Donate the car and free up the space.
Improving Curb Appeal
An old car sitting in your driveway interferes with your curb appeal. Even if your neighbors haven't complained, they probably don't like how your home looks with an ever-present car in the front yard. Decreased curb appeal is especially problematic with cars that don't run and sit in the same place daily.
Improving Safety and Security
Unused automobiles in the driveway are safety and security risks in different ways. For example, these vehicles are attractive nuisances that can attract neighborhood kids. Kids who get hurt on your property can receive compensation. In addition, automobiles make good hiding places for burglars. Donating the cars will instantly improve your home's safety and security.
Relieving You From Car Repair, Sale, or Disposal Stress
People deal with broken-down cars or cars they are not using in different ways. Some sell the cars; others repair the cars and continue using them, while others treat them as garbage. However, none of these options is as straightforward and as convenient as donating the cars.
For example, you might spend thousands of dollars to fix a car without success. Disposing of cars as garbage is a disservice to the environment. Donating the car is easy and benefits others.
Giving You Tax Deductions
The Internal Revenue Service allows tax deductions for car donations. You may base the deduction on the car's sale or fair market price, depending on how the charity treats it. Many charities do their best to maximize these deductions.
Factors to Consider When Choosing Charities to Support
Do due diligence before donating your car to a charity. Below are a few things to consider.
Choose a Qualified Charity
Ideally, you should donate your car to a qualified charity that the government recognizes as such. Qualified charities exclusively deal with a few specific needs. Charities that directly benefit children belong in this category. Dealing with a qualified charity guarantees your donations to your chosen cause.
Consider the Ease of Donating
Choose a charity that won't give you grief with the donation. The donation process should be straightforward. For example, some charities will pick up your car at no additional cost.
Cars For Kids is a certified charity; we have operated for over three decades. We operate in all 50 states to help at-risk kids. Contact us to donate your car and help build a better future for kids.
Cars for Kids Charity, known for its commitment to empowering children through education and support, has found strong allies in the YMCA and Texans Can Academies. These partnerships reflect a shared dedication to helping young minds thrive.
The YMCA, a renowned organization with a long history of fostering youth development, and Texans Can Academies, a network of high schools that provide education opportunities for at-risk youth, have joined forces with Cars for Kids Charity to amplify their collective impact.
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To shed light on this powerful partnership and its far-reaching impact, Cars for Kids Charity's CEO, Colin Weatherwax, joined Charles Divins on Spectrum News 1. During this exclusive interview, Mr. Weatherwax shared insights into how this collaboration is positively shaping the lives of children across Texas.
This interview is a unique opportunity to learn more about the concrete steps being taken to drive change in the community. It highlights the tangible ways in which Cars for Kids Charity, the YMCA, and Texans Can Academies are supporting education, mentorship, and vital resources for young individuals.
Creating Opportunities for a Brighter Future
The combined efforts of Cars for Kids Charity, the YMCA, and Texans Can Academies are creating opportunities for children to thrive in various ways:
How You Can Get Involved
If you're inspired by the work of Cars for Kids Charity, the YMCA, and Texans Can Academies, you too can make a difference. There are several ways to get involved:
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Cars for Kids Charity is a nationally recognized nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering children and helping build a better future. By partnering with organizations like the YMCA and Texans Can Academies, we create opportunities for children to thrive, breaking down barriers and fostering brighter futures.
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