These scams have to stop. Recently, the Federal Trade Commission and regulators for all 50 States filed complaints alleging that a family group and members of their church congregation bilked donors of $187 million over five years. That number again is $187,000,000!!!!!! The complaints identify four connected groups operating as “personal fiefdoms” and “sham charities”. The
Donating your vehicle (car, truck, van, motorcycle, etc.) is as quick and easy as A-B-C! A. Fill out an online application… Visit Car Donation Wizard and select the charitable cause you would like to support or phone us and give your information over the phone to a friendly representative (877.999.8322). B. Mail us your title… After you submit your information, you’ll receive
In our part of these great United States, 4th of July is a HUGE deal. Our county is home to the oldest continuous annual 4th of July celebration in the country – in fact, this year, marks the 230th! For those who plan it, participate in it, live near it, and watch it – it’s a big deal,
There are 14.4 million cancer survivors in the United States1. That’s a BIG number! But, some may ask, “How many people died of cancer?” Well, as one vehicle donor recently told me, “you can focus on the gloom, or the hope” and we’re focusing on the HOPE. After all, it’s why we’re in the business
Fourth of July is almost here. And, while most of the country is celebrating a day off with bbq’s, pool parties, trips to the beach and family reunions, if you live in or close to Bristol, RI where the oldest 4th of July parade in the nation takes place, your life IS dictated by all things
Guest Blogger: Amanda Nevitt At Car Donation Wizard we bring donors and charities together. Every year we receive thousands of car donations from individuals who want to help their favorite cause. We are experts at helping donors make a big impact by turning their donated cars into cash. In addition to individual cars, trucks, and
Rhode Island to central Venezuela… Miami to Oregon… San Francisco to central Pennsylvania… This past May we held a GET FIT CHALLENGE in the office and any one of those routes is how far our combined steps would take us if we walked in a straight line. Together, 25 of us took more than 480,000
Saving people from harm…restoring well being and health…providing life-saving services…bringing people back to life… Yes, it served its community well. And, at the end of its life, this ambulance continued to serve its community. Donated in Colorado through the CARS FOR HOMES program, proceeds from the sale of this emergency vehicle helped build a house where a Habitat
When I was little, my dad used to take me to the “junkyard” to find parts for the 1967 Thunderbird he was restoring. I remember kicking up dust as we strolled through the yard looking inside every car for just the right door handle, lock knob, or another distinctive piece to satisfy his quest. I
Look, nobody said it would be easy. You’ve been together a long time and have countless memories. You’ve gotten each other through the worst times and have been together for some of the best. You’ve been overheated and revved up. You’ve steered each other in the right directions, and sometimes got lost together. Bottom line…no