How to Donate a Car to the Society for the Blind

The Society for the Blind has been providing a full range of services to the blind and visually impaired in the Sacramento, Ca., area since 1954. The Society provides training in Braille and mobility, as well as career development and job-placement services for the blind and partially sighted. They also operate programs to assist young people and senior citizens. One way you can help is to donate a car to the Society for the Blind. Donations are fully tax deductible, and you avoid the hassle of selling an old vehicle. Just follow the steps below to donate a car to the Society for the Blind.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Used car, truck, boat or RV
• Title to the vehicle (or other proof of ownership)

1. Go to the Society for the Blind website (a link is provided at the end of this article), where you can find more information and download the donation form. If you prefer, you can call toll free at [phone].

2. Complete the donation form. The information required includes the vehicle identification number and license tag number, along with a description of the condition of the vehicle. You will need the title or proof of ownership.

3. Mail or fax the completed form to Car Program, LLC. The mailing address and fax number are provided on the donation form.

4. When you are contacted, make arrangements to have the car picked up. Normally, this will be within four business days after your donation formis received. The pickup is free, and you will be given a receipt and any other documents you need to take the tax deduction to which you are entitled when you donate a car to the Society for the Blind.

Resources

• Society for the Blind