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It is such a disheartening situation to see our veterans sprawled on the sidewalk, lost and without a home. One thing is certain: Our veterans do not deserve such misery. You might ask, “Why don’t our veterans use the VA center afforded to them by the government?” The answer is unknown to us.
More of our troops are coming home from the battlefields of Afghanistan and Iraq, many of them getting discharged and adding to the population of our veterans, which stood at 20.4 million as of 2016. Sadly, when they return to their homeland, they face uncertainties that for many are even more dreadful than the ones they faced in the battlefields.
Some of these new veterans will be returning to their homes in Colton, California, joining other former soldiers in this city. Like their fellow former soldiers in other states, our veterans will be facing the same problems of unemployment, physical and mental health issues, and housing among others.
More veterans can only mean one thing for us at Veteran Car Donations: more people to serve. Without support from our donors, we will not be able to provide much-needed assistance to our veterans, our heroes who fought for us to protect our freedoms and our nation’s security.
That’s basically the reason why we have instituted our Colton, California car donations program. This provides residents of this city an easy and convenient platform to lend a helping hand to our own veterans by donating their cars or other vehicles.
By donating your old car, you get to experience the chance of doing charity works while at the same time enjoying plenty of benefits, including a handsome car donation tax deduction.
Do you have an old truck or van that you don’t want anymore and is only clogging up your garage or driveway? Donate it to us at Veteran Car Donations. We are a well-established non-profit organization that helps transform the lives of people who sacrificed a lot and risked their lives to fulfill their mission of pro-actively protecting America’s interest and security. We do this by generating funds through our car donations programs all over the country and then channeling the funds to our reputable non-profit organization partners that are the ones directly providing assistance to our veterans.
Colton, California: The Hub City
The City of Colton in San Bernardino County has been serving as a crossroads as well as the center of various activities in the Inland Empire region of California. It is approximately 57 miles east of Los Angeles.
Activities related to the railroad and the citrus orchard industry contribute to the hustle and bustle of life in Colton. Many residents and businesses work together to support the operations of the railroad.
In the southern part of the city where a lot of railroad workers used to live, you will find some homes made of disassembled wooden crates. The activities in the railroad were expanded so that all regional lines can cross in Colton.
When the citrus industry waned, businesses that were reliant on the railroad for the shipment and delivery of materials were founded along the rail lines. This created massive tracts of land intended to help in the industrial operations. A lot of these businesses still operate today.
Presently, many buildings standing in South Colton and downtown were actually established in 1800. The museum situated on La Cadena drive was founded in 1891. It used to be a Carnegie Library that displayed and described the influences that formed city today.
Homeless and Unemployed Veterans in Colton, California
According to the United States Census Bureau, as of 2010, there were a total of 52,154 people living in Colton City. Of this number, 1,568 were veterans. Returning veterans who are homeless because of economic hardship or mental health issues are becoming more common among homeless people in the city.
Notwithstanding the many reports related to homeless veterans and the enormous problems they encounter, details are few concerning the scope of the problem. According to one projection, as of 2013, the number of veterans who did not have stable accommodations was 58,000.
How to Join Colton, California Car Donations
Our Colton, California car donations process is a quick and easy one involving just three steps for the convenience of donors.
You can start the process by filling out our online donation form or calling us at 877-594-5822. Tell us your personal contact details and your vehicle’s year, make, and model. Tell us your preferred time, date, and location for your vehicle pickup.
We’ll arrange for a licensed towing company in your area to haul your car away for free. Before we pick up your car, we will hand you a donation receipt that will release you from all liabilities on the car you’re donating. This will allow you to de-register your vehicle, dispose of your license plates properly, and cancel your insurance coverage, thus saving you money.
We will send your donated car to an auction house. After we sold your vehicle, we will mail you your 100 percent tax-deductible sales receipt, indicating your donated vehicle’s sale price. This will serve as the basis of your tax deduction claim when you file your itemized federal tax return.
Our Colton, California car donations program accepts many types of vehicles including SUVs, trucks, motorcycles, boats, jet skis, RVs, and vans. Donors may also donate golf carts, non-commercial airplanes, and riding lawn mowers.
Benefits for Your Car Donations
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Donating an old car to improve the living condition of our veterans is a unique charity work where the beneficiaries, our veterans, are not the only ones who will reap benefits. As a donor, you also stand to receive your own set of rewards including:
- Fast and hassle-free donation process
- Get your car picked up and towed away for free
- No insurance liabilities on your part from the day of pickup
- We’ll handle all the required documentation for you
- Get a sizeable tax deduction
- Have a clutter-free garage with more space for a new car
- Save yourself the cost, time and responsibility that come with selling your vehicle
- Stop paying for maintenance and repairs
- Have the priceless inner feeling of joy for having done a great deed
Contact us at 877-594-5822 and enjoy a most pleasant Colton, California car donations experience!