Car Charity

The term car charity wouldn't have had any resonance with Americans just ten years ago. Today, you can't turn on the radio without being besieged by advertisements asking you to donate your old car. Cars for kids, cars for the National Lung Association, cars, trucks, boats, and RVs for needy families.

I always wondered what a poor family was going to do with a boat or RV. I'm supposedly middle-class and I can't afford gas for my car.

The reality is that charities and non-profits have created a huge new source of funds for causes of varying degrees of sincerity and honesty. For sure, there are many worthy causes that run auto removal services. Just as importantly, however, is how their service is actually run.

If you're looking for a so called Car Charity, there are a series of questions you need to ask them.

1)Who will be picking up your car?
2)How will the donated car or truck be used to help the charity?
3)If it's being resold, how much of that will go the charity?
4)If it's being recycled or sold for scrap, will environmentally sound disposal techniques be employed?

It's a bit sad that you need to be cautious when you're trying to make a charitable donation. However, by asking the questions above, you can ensure that you car donation is making a positive impact on people in need, and that it doesn't negatively impact our environment.