A vehicle you no longer need can help support your favorite nonprofit in more ways than you know. This is why we love Cartober, an annual campaign that shows how vehicle donations can support meaningful work nationwide.
What if you want to give and don’t already have an organization in mind? We have a few that you might like! This year, we are featuring 12 organizations that work across public media, healthcare, youth mentorship, animal welfare, hunger relief, faith-based service, and family support. Explore their missions and discover how donating a car, truck, motorcycle, boat, or RV can help them make an impact.
Get to Know These Great Organizations
LAist
LAist is an audience-funded nonprofit news organization serving Greater Los Angeles through LAist.com and 89.3 FM. Its fact-based reporting, cultural coverage, and community storytelling are free and accessible to everyone, helping Angelenos stay informed and connected.
Support independent local journalism in Los Angeles.
Houston Public Media
Houston Public Media informs, inspires, and connects communities across Greater Houston through trusted television, radio, and digital programming. Now fully community funded, the station relies on support such as vehicle donation revenue to sustain local reporting, educational content, and the national programs its audiences value.
Keep trusted public media strong in Greater Houston.
Relevant Radio
Relevant Radio brings Christ to the world through Catholic radio, digital programming, and its mobile app. A vehicle donation helps the listener-supported network continue sharing faith-centered conversations, prayer, and spiritual resources with audiences across the country and around the world.
Help share faith-filled programming through media.
KCRW
KCRW is a Southern California cultural hub known for music discovery, in-depth journalism, community storytelling, and free events. Donating a vehicle helps sustain the independent programming and creative voices that connect listeners in Los Angeles and beyond.
Fuel independent music, journalism, and culture.
KPBS
KPBS serves San Diego and Imperial counties with trusted news, educational programming, entertainment, and community resources across television, radio, and digital platforms. Your vehicle donation helps keep thoughtful local storytelling and public-service programming available to audiences of all ages.
Keep San Diego informed, inspired, and connected.
The Salvation Army Western Territory
The Salvation Army Western Territory provides spiritual, emotional, and social assistance to individuals and families experiencing hardship across the western United States. Vehicle donation proceeds help support compassionate care, essential resources, and programs that help people regain stability and self-sufficiency.
Turn an unused vehicle into hope and help.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Baton Rouge
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Baton Rouge serves neighbors in need through hot meals, emergency shelter, pharmacy and dental assistance, clothing, household goods, and direct support with basic necessities. A donated vehicle helps the organization continue meeting urgent needs while promoting dignity throughout Baton Rouge and surrounding communities.
Help feed, clothe, house, and heal neighbors in need.
American Kidney Fund
The American Kidney Fund supports people affected by kidney disease through prevention and education, direct financial assistance, clinical research, and advocacy. Vehicle donations help patients and families navigate the financial, emotional, and physical challenges of dialysis, transplantation, and lifelong kidney care.
Drive meaningful support for kidney patients and families.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America creates and supports one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. Donating a vehicle offers a meaningful way to help more young people build confidence, explore new opportunities, and thrive with a caring adult mentor in their corner.
Help spark brighter futures through mentorship.
Helen Woodward Animal Center
Helen Woodward Animal Center brings people and animals together through humane care and pet adoption, along with educational and therapeutic programs for people. Your vehicle donation helps advance its life-saving work and strengthen the animal-human bond in San Diego County and beyond.
Support a legacy of people helping animals and animals helping people.
Meals on Wheels America
Meals on Wheels America empowers local community programs to improve seniors' health and quality of life so no one is left hungry or isolated. A vehicle donation helps strengthen a nationwide network that delivers nutritious meals, friendly visits, and greater independence to older adults.
Help ensure seniors stay nourished, connected, and independent.
Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Diego
Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Diego provides lodging, meals, and a supportive community for families with a child receiving medical care. Vehicle donations help families remain close to their hospitalized children and find comfort, stability, and connection during an extraordinarily difficult time.
Help keep families close when it matters most.One Vehicle Can Support a Cause You Care About
Each of these nonprofits turns community support into action - by sustaining local reporting, providing meals and shelter, caring for homeless animals, or keeping families together during a child's medical treatment. You (and your vehicle) can help them make a real difference!
Donating is simple and most vehicles, running or not, are accepted. Select the mission above that speaks to you or visit the Choose a Nonprofit page to explore more organizations.