Charity Cars: Providing Struggling Families With Free Cars Since 1996

The leading car donation and distribution charity in America, The Original 1-800-Charity Cars (d.b.a. Free Charity Cars) is committed to providing donated vehicles to struggling families. Clients are referred to Charity Cars by other non-profit organizations, social service agencies, churches, and through its own website, FreeCharityCars.org. Typical recipients include victims of natural disasters, military families, victims of domestic violence, families transitioning from public assistance to work, the medically needy, the working poor, and families residing in transitional living shelters.

Since 1996, Charity Cars has witnessed the profound effect getting a free car has on clients. Recipients gain a new sense of hope and self-esteem, motivating them to succeed. Many of them have described the experience as being given a second chance at life, as the automobile is regarded as a symbol of personal freedom and self-sufficiency. The Charity Cars donation program has been well-received by the general public, with several donors reporting they can empathize with the recipients as they have been in similar situations in the past.

The first car donation charity of its kind in the country, Charity Cars aims to help disadvantaged families transition from dependency to self-sufficiency. In addition to being the pioneer of the free car ownership concept, Charity Cars operates the largest car donation and distribution program in the US and has awarded more than 4,500 vehicles nationwide to date. Winner of the Walt Disney World Outstanding Community Service Award, the organization has been featured on Oprah, CBS Morning News, Montel, Good Morning America, Two Guys Garage, as well as in national publications such as The Non-Profit Times, People Magazine, The Chronicle of Philanthropy, and the Associate Press.

Those who wish to donate a car can call Charity Cars or fill out an online form. Representatives will contact donors to schedule a convenient time for free towing.