Car Donation Programs in Sutter County

by Marie Miller

Sometimes donating a used car makes more financial sense than selling. When you donate a car, the IRS lets you deduct from your taxes $500 or the car's actual selling price if the car is worth more than $500. If you opt for donation, there are a number of charities that offer aid to projects in Sutter County, California.

Car donations can help charities and your wallet.

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Cars 4 Causes

Cars 4 Causes is a meta-charity---a charity for California charities. In 2009, they raised more than $20 million and awarded funding to 11,000 charities. In Sutter County, the Agency for Hearing, America's Youth Charity and the California School Employees Association Education Foundation are all funded in part from Cars 4 Causes car sales. The agency also allows you to designate a specific charity for your donation, for instance a local church. Cars 4 Causes will arrange with you to pick up your donation free of charge. All vehicles are accepted, even those not running. Cars 4 Causes 4864 Market St #D Ventura, CA 93003-5786 805-477-7617 800-766-2273 cars4causes.net

Teddy Bear Cops

Teddy Bear Cops uses money raised from its car donation program to buy teddy bears, which are given to police and fire stations across California. Firefighters, emergency medical technicians and police officers give the stuffed animals to children they encounter who have witnessed or undergone a traumatic experience. Thousands of bears are distributed each year. The charity hopes the bears will lessen the effects of shock. Teddy Bear Cops accepts all vehicles, running or not. They provide free towing from your home. Teddy Bear Cops is sponsored by the National Association of Police and Lay Charities. Teddy Bear Cops 877-327-1229 givecars.com
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)

Mothers Against Drunk Driving aims to stop drunk driving, prevent underaged drinking and support the victims of alcohol-related accidents. It began its vehicle donation program in 1998. Since then, it has collected more than 60,000 cars. The organization uses money it raises from its car donation program to fund their victim assistance and education programs in local high schools. Requests to have a vehicle picked up can be made via their website or by calling MADD directly. MADD 4629 Whitney Avenue #7 Sacramento, CA 95821 888-489-3662 madd.org

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