Where to Donate a Car in the Tucson, AZ Area

You are sick and tired of that hunk of junk sitting in the driveway. It doesn’t run, you don’t have the money to fix it, and nobody in their right mind would want to buy it. The next door neighbor is starting to give you dirty looks, and you’re pretty sure a family of field mice is considering moving in. What can you do to get rid of this thing?

Don’t keep hating it. Instead, consider donating it! There are several worthy charitable organizations that can benefit from your vehicular contribution. Most will come and haul off your old clunker, running or not. They will also gladly accept good condition, running cars, if you are feeling particularly generous. Following are some examples of charities in the Tucson area who would be happy to help you have more parking space.

Sure, you’ve heard of the Salvation Army. At Christmastime you see the smiling faces behind the bright red kettles, bells a-jingling. Maybe you’ve picked up a lava lamp or groovy pair of bell bottoms and one of their thrift stores. But do you know what a difference your donation makes?

The Salvation Army provides a plethora of services. Drug and alcohol rehabilitation is offered to folks who have nowhere else to turn. Church services are performed for the homeless and destitute. Social services, youth and elderly programs, and emergency and disaster relief are other support efforts the Salvation Army imparts upon the community.

To donate your car to the Salvation Army in Tucson, call (520) 888-9719. Or you can schedule a pickup via their website, www.satruck.com

Another admirable cause is Tucson’s Junque for Jesus. This organization benefits the community in several different ways.

First of all, they provide a prison ministry. They assist people in the transition from being institutionalized to becoming productive members of society. Some former prisoners are given employment opportunities repairing donated cars.

Autos that are in the best condition are presented to needy families in the Tucson area. The cars that require more work are fixed up by the recently-released convicts and other mechanics and sold, some at auction and some at a local car lot. The vehicles are sold at a low cost, which benefits folks in need of a car but somewhat short on cash. And last but not least, proceeds from car sales aid the prison ministry as well as other local charities such as the Ronald McDonald House and Tucson Police Officers’ Association.

To donate your car to Junque for Jesus, call (520) 748-8120 to schedule a pick up of your vehicle, running or not.

There are several other charitable organizations in Tucson and throughout Southern Arizona who could surely benefit from your vehicle donation and are just as worthy as those listed here. For more ideas, contact the local charity of your choice and inquire whether they accept automobile donations. Or call Information and Referral Service, whose mission is to connect people to community resources. Their phone number is (520) 881-1794. Or try their online database at www.azinfo.org.

Go ahead, donate that old car. You’ll feel heaps better!