Donate Your Vehicle to a Local Charity
If you have an old vehicle sitting in the garage that's no longer needed, you may want to consider donating it to a local charity. It saves you the hassle of trying to sell it yourself, you get to help out a local charity and you get a nice tax deduction to boot. Most charities will arrange to have it towed at no cost to you. Of course, you'll need to have a clear title so you can sign it over. The vehicles are typically sold at an auto auction and the proceeds, less the auction and towing fees, go to the charity. Please contact the charity for specific details about their donation program.
Here is a list of local charities that are known to accept vehicle donations. If you are aware of others, please use our Feedback form to let us know.
Local Charities:
The Arc of Southern Maryland, Inc.
PO Box 1860
Prince Frederick, MD. 20678
410-535-4466 x109The Arc of Southern Maryland provides supports for people with mental retardation and other developmental disabilities to live, work, and recreate in Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary's counties. We provide housing, assist people to obtain employment with local businesses, help families with children with disabilities stay together, and advocate for the rights of people with developmental disabilities. We accept cars that are 1987 or newer, in running condition, with a clear title. To donate your car call 410-535-4466 x109.
Charles County Children's Aid Society
3000 Huntington Circle
Waldorf, MD 20602
301 645-1561 301 843-0352Charles County Children's Aid Society is a private non-profit agency that provides emergency assistance to families with children residing in Charles County. Children's Aid Society was founded in 1931 and has been dedicated to helping families in crisis. Assistance can take the form of help with rent/mortgage, utilities, clothing, baby items, prescriptions and food. Our agency is extremely dependent on donations.
The Center for Life Enrichment, Inc.
25089 Three Notch Road
Hollywood, MD 20636
301-373-8100, 301-373-3019 (FAX)Please call or write for more information on vehicle donations.
301-475-0242
Ron Smith - Automotive School Advisor301-390-7010
301-390-7011Chesapeake Wildlife Sanctuary (CWS) accepts donations of cars, boats, trucks and vans. CWS will use the vehicle at the sanctuary or sell it to help support it's mission of treating sick, injured and orphaned wild animals.
Regional Charities:
American Red Cross - Charles County Chapter
Together, we can save a life. The Charles County Red Cross continues to function and provide services to the community even after losing its office to the devastating tornado of April 28th. With your donated vehicle we can continue to provide the following community services:
- Emergency Assistance to victims of fires, storms, and other disasters, as well as community education to prevent and prepare for emergencies
- Emergency communications and assistance to members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families
- Provision of safe blood and blood products to more than 80 area hospitals for cancer patients, accident victims, and others in need
- Teach and certify people in lifesaving skills such as CPR, first aid, and life guarding
- Train people in swimming, nursing assistance, crime avoidance, HIV and AIDS prevention, childcare, and other health and safety related areas
- International tracing services for people who have lost touch with family members due to war, natural disasters, and other calamities
Call 301-934-2066 to arrange for a pick-up of your used vehicle.
Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center
800-538-2438 (D.C. and Suburban Maryland)
703-642-9276 (Northern Virginia)Your donation helps support the oldest and largest drug and alcohol rehabilitation program in the area. Free pickup and receipt for your taxes. The Center is a long-term rehabilitation program for men who are fighting and winning the battle against drug and alcohol addiction. The program costs the men and the people of this area absolutely nothing. The center receives no United Way monetary support or government funding, but relies solely on the items which are donated by you.
Note: A member of our staff used this service with positive results.
877-CAR-4-KIDS (227-4543)
301-262-4993
800-621-9403We accept donations of cars, trucks, trailers, motorcycles, boats and RVs. We will pick up the vehicle and provide you with a tax receipt.
Note: A member of our staff used this service with positive results.
National Kidney Foundation of Maryland
410-494-8545
800-671-KDNYWe accept donations of used cars, motorcycles, trucks or buses. Proceeds benefit our programs to reduce the rate of kidney disease in Maryland. Free pickup.
1-888-CAR-5500
Donating your newer car, truck, RV or boat to the American Cancer Society may be tax deductible and may save lives. Vehicles in good condition only.
1-800-577-LUNG.
Donate your used car or truck to the American Lung Association. We'll arrange to have it picked up free of charge. We accept most vehicles, even if they don't run. Some restrictions may apply on older vehicles, though. It's easy and convenient, and you'll be eligible for a tax deduction as well!