Vehicle Donations
Whether you're in the market to buy or sell a high-quality used vehicle, you'll help vulnerable people in our community through Volunteers of America Oregon's Vehicle Donation Program.
Contact Us:
Phone: 1-877-VOA-3977
Fax: 503-239-8182
Web Site: VOA Oregon Cars
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Why should I donate my vehicle to VOA Oregon?
2. What percentage of the proceeds from the sale of my vehicle go to VOA Oregon?
3. How will my vehicle be used?
4. Does my car have to be running to donate it?
5. What types of vehicles are accepted?
6. Will you come pick up my vehicle? What is your tow range?
7. What if I have an out-of-state title?
8. I've heard that some for-profit companies are disguising themselves behind non-profit-sounding names. How can I be sure that I'm donating my car to a legitimate charity?
Q: Why should I donate my vehicle to Volunteers of America Oregon?
A: There are many reasons, including:
- You may receive greater value for your vehicle as a charitable contribution on your itemized tax return.
- You'll be spared the ordeal of trying to sell your vehicle.
- We offer free towing or a $30 McMenamins gift card if you deliver the vehicle to our storage facility.
- The funds from the sale of your vehicle stay right here in Oregon to help neighbors in need. Last year, VOA Oregon served nearly 19,000 people.
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Q: What percentage of the proceeds from the sale of my vehicle go to VOA?
A: 100 percent.
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Q: How will my vehicle be used?
A: Your vehicle will be inspected to determine its best possible use. If it can't be used by one of our service programs, we will maximize the value of your donation. If we can sell your vehicle, we will run a thorough safety check, detail your vehicle, and post it on our virtual car lot.
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Q: Does my car have to be running to donate it?
A: No. We accept running and non-running vehicles. (Some restrictions may apply to oversized vehicles and tow range.)
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Q: What types of vehicles are accepted?
A: All kinds! Cars, trucks, boats, motor homes, travel trailers, utility trailers, and aircraft, to name a few. We have even received and sold a fire engine!
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Q: Will you come pick up my vehicle? What is your tow range?
A: We offer free towing, or a $30 McMenamins gift card if you drop off your vehicle at our storage facility. (Call 503-239-7944 for details.) Our tow range is from Longview, WA to Cottage Grove, OR and a 50-mile radius of I-5, but we'll go anywhere for the right vehicle.
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Q: What if I have an out-of-state title?
A: No problem -- we can process a donation with an out-of-state title, and we can accept vehicles from almost any state.
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Q: I've heard that some for-profit companies are disguising themselves behind non-profit-sounding names. How can I be sure that I'm donating my car to a legitimate charity?
A: Volunteers of America Oregon is one of the oldest non-profits in the state, helping those who need us most since 1896. We operate our own Vehicle Donations program. Find out more about us at Guidestar or Charity Navigator.
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