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Salvation Army Salvages Old Cars for a Good Cause
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A car becomes less and less useful as it grows old. A daily driver running for over a decade will likely have been repaired numerous times and produced countless headaches for its owner.
An ageing ride can become useful again by becoming a donation to charity.
Various charities have been taking old cars as donations for years. The donor is given a hassle-free option to dispose his vehicle and also support a worthy cause.
Like other charities in the US, the Salvation Army runs its own car donation program to raise funds for its various humanitarian services. The Davis Memorial Foundation pioneered the practice of car donation in 1978. Car donations during that year only totalled five but this was enough to convince other charities to launch their own similar programs.
Starting an Army
The Salvation Army normally accepts all cars manufactured in 1990 or above and has not been heavily damaged by a serious accident. A car made before 1990 can also serve as a donation if it is still in good running condition. The Salvation Army covers the towing costs for the donated car. Donors that cannot be able present during the time of the pick up should inform the Salvation Army ahead of time. The donor will be given instructions on what to do with the title and keys.
The title is normally required upon donation. A donor who has lost the document can approach the the nearing local office of the Department of Motor Vehicles for a replacement copy. The DMW can give authorization for the donation to proceed if the title cannot be retrieved.
The Salvation Army normally picks up the car three to seven days after making arrangements. Earlier pick-ups can be made if properly requested by the donor. A completed donation will qualify the donor to a tax deduction based on the condition of the car. A "low value" car is equal to a tax benefit of $500 but the deduction could even go over $5,000 if the Salvation Army is able to sell the vehicle at a lucrative price in an auction of dealership.
The Salvation Army normally sells a donated car at an auction and the gross proceeds are used to fund its alcohol and drug rehabilitation projects. Such programs charge nothing to its participants. The government or the United Way do not provide financial aid to the Salvation Army Northern Virginia Adult Rehabilitation Center. The Salvation Army solely depends on the income from donations.
A win-win situation
Participating in the Salvation Army's car donation program is a win-win situation for the donor and charity. By choosing this program, the donor is ensured that his full value of his donation is going to a charity with a long history of helping those in need and attain a good feeling of making a positive impact to society.
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