Augusta, Georgia Car Donations

Here’s How You Turn Your Clunker into a Lifesaver

Long exposure capture of Phinizy Swamp, Augusta, Georgia, USA by Nils Leonhardt under Unsplash License

Are you wondering what to do with that old clunker that’s been sitting in your garage for months now? Have you finally given up on costly maintenance and repairs?

Worry not because we have the perfect solution for you: When you hand over that clunker to us at Veteran Car Donations through our Augusta, Georgia car donations program, we’ll quickly remove it from your property at no cost to you and convert it into something life-changing for the struggling veterans in your community. 

We offer vehicle owners the perfect way to get rid of their old beaters while supporting a worthy cause. We’ll auction off your donated vehicle and use the proceeds to support our charity partners in delivering various transformative programs for veterans in need.

Our Veterans’ New Battle 

Many of our veterans are reeling from various issues. Our former servicemen and servicewomen, particularly those who were exposed to combat and traumatic experiences, have to overcome plenty of challenges as they transition to civilian life. Here are those challenges:

• Lack of skills

Veterans are highly skilled in combat and other areas relating to their military service. Unfortunately, many of their skills are not among those needed in the job market. As a result, veterans find themselves ill-equipped to fill positions. They miss out on employment opportunities despite their willingness and drive. 

• Homelessness

A sad reality is that thousands of our veterans experience homelessness because they cannot afford to find decent housing. According to a study made in 2017, on any given night, over 40,000 vets spend their days and nights in the streets with no roof above their heads. 

• Mental health and suicide

Many of our former troops experienced traumatic events during their tour of duty overseas, and these events adversely affected their mental health. As a result, not a few of our veterans have been diagnosed with service-connected post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). There is also a good number of our vets who are suffering from depression and anxiety. Left untreated, these mental health woes have pushed many sufferers to their breaking point, leading to suicides.

• Disabilities

Some veterans reel from permanent disabilities due to service-related injuries. These prevent them from functioning normally and keep them from getting jobs. 

Life-Changing Programs

By donating a vehicle to our Augusta, Georgia vehicle donations program, you’d be supporting a wide range of programs developed to provide veterans with the best quality of life after their service. 

Our partner IRS-certified 501(C)3 nonprofit organizations have crafted these programs to benefit a good number of veterans all over the country depending on their needs. 

One of these programs can help a vet in your community: 

• Treatment of those suffering from a post-traumatic stress disorder and other mental health challenges;
• Various forms of assistance to veterans confined in military hospitals;
• Programs to help veterans and their spouses find meaningful employment that suits their abilities;
• Financial and other forms of aid to destitute, low-income, and homeless veterans;
• Therapeutic activities to help veterans rehabilitate and reintegrate themselves into society as well as relax and enjoy the company of their loved ones to strengthen family ties; and
• Sponsorship of events that encourage companies and organizations to give back to the veteran community.

Perks of Donating

Your kindness will surely go a long way in changing the life of a veteran in need. Your car donation to our Augusta, Georgia program is not without benefits to you. Here are just some of them: 

• No hassle system

Because we’ve been doing this for years, we have crafted an excellent and efficient system for car donations that will only take a small amount of your time.  

• Free towing

Forget towing costs, which can set you back hundreds of dollars. We take care of the towing, absolutely free. 

• Savings

Save on hundreds of dollars worth of bills for the upkeep of your old clunker when you donate a car for charity. You will be able to use that money for a more useful or enjoyable alternative, and it’s completely up to you. 

• Tax deductions

We have mentioned that our charitable partners are classified as IRS-certified 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations. Because of this, you are entitled to apply for a 100-percent tax deduction based from the selling price of your donated vehicle. 

• Giving veterans a second chance

Help veterans find a new purpose in the new chapter of their lives as civilians. 

Steps to Donate

Our Augusta, Georgia vehicle donation program is designed to make the process as convenient and efficient for the donors as possible. It takes only three steps: 

1. Contact us.

Call us at our toll-free hotline 877-594-5822 and give us the basic details of the vehicle you wish to donate. If you’re already online, you can simply fill out our online donation form.

2. Set a pick-up schedule.

We’ll call you back quickly after receiving the details of your donation. We’ll ask you for your preferred time, date, and place for the pick-up. A tow truck from a licensed towing firm will arrive at the agreed-upon appointment. The driver will provide you a towing receipt that will certify your donation and free you from any legal responsibility from that point onward. 

3. Wait for your tax-deductible receipt in the mail. 

Within 30 days following the sale of your vehicle, we’ll send you by mail your tax-deductible sales receipt. You’ll need this receipt to be able to claim your tax deduction when you file your itemized income tax return in the next tax season.

For more information, check out our FAQs page. If you have questions, feel free to call us at 877-594-5822. We’ll also be glad to address your concerns if you send us a message online.

 The Types of Vehicles We Accept

Take a look at the various types of vehicles we accept in our Augusta, Georgia car donations program. Just be ready with the car title and the car keys for a smooth process. 

If you lost the car title for your vehicle, let us know and we will be glad to help you apply for a duplicate. 

• Cars: sedans, luxury cars, coupes, convertibles, hybrids, sports cars, wagons, hatchbacks
• Vans: family minivans, camper vans, cargo vans, passenger vans
• SUVs: compact, midsize, full-size or crossover versions
• Motorcycles: touring bikes, cruisers, scooters, off-road bikes, mopeds, sports bikes, choppers
• Trucks: box trucks, pickup trucks extended cab pickup, panel trucks, refrigerator trucks, tank trucks
• Boats: fishing boats, sailboats, tugboats, speedboats, houseboats, cruise ships, catamarans, pontoon boats, yachts
• Specialized vehicles: riding lawnmowers, motorized wheelchairs
• Fleet vehicles:SUVs, pickups, trucks, buses, cars, passenger vans, cargo vans, limousines, ambulances, taxicabs
• Recreational vehicles: non-commercial planes; campers, travel trailers, snowmobiles, Jet Skis, RVs, motorhomes, pop-up trailers, ATVs
• Work-related vehicles: construction vehicles, tractors and farm equipment, buses, large trucks, landscaping vehicles

Learn More About Augusta

Augusta is the home of Fort Gordon Army Base, with strong ties to the armed forces. The city also has a sizable population of veterans — more than 17,700 veterans live here according to the most recent census data. The largest number of these served during the Vietnam War era; more than 5,300 veterans fall into this category. These are followed closely by veterans of the First and Second Gulf Wars, with more than 5,100 and 4,900 serving during these conflicts, respectively. Only about 1,000 residents were Korean War veterans, while there were less than 250 World War II veterans as of the most recent data. 

From a demographic perspective, the majority of Augusta veterans are age 55 and older. Only about 7,000 veterans were between the ages of 18 and 54 as of the census. The need for service programs to help these individuals is significant, with more than 7% of them living below the poverty line and more than 32% suffering from some form of disability. All of this goes to show how important it is to support organizations that offer services and assistance to the community’s veterans in need.

Support Our Struggling Veterans Now!

Wheelchair Disability Paraplegic by stevepb under Pixabay License

We’d like to encourage you to help our nation’s modern heroes deal with their post-service “battles.” You can easily do this by making an Augusta, Georgia car donation. It’s a win-win solution that will surely benefit our needy veterans and yourself as well!

Ready to Transform Lives?

Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of our heroes?  Call us at 877-594-5822 or fill out our online donation form to touch the lives of our hurting veterans with your car donation now!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Veteran Car Donations’ Augusta, Georgia car donation program?

Our goal is to help the city’s struggling veterans by accepting donations of unwanted vehicles, selling them at auction and using the proceeds from the sale to fund a variety of programs. These organizations provide veterans with the highest possible quality of life once they return home from their service. 

What are some of the challenges that veterans face after they transition to civilian life?

Many veterans find it difficult to find gainful employment upon their return because they lack skills that will help them in the job market. Others experience homelessness because they are unable to find affordable housing. Many of them suffer from a variety of mental health issues, including suicidal thoughts. Others have to deal with physical disabilities as the result of service-related injuries. 

How does donating my car to the program help struggling veterans?

When you donate a vehicle to charity through our program, we auction it and use the proceeds from the sale to fund numerous life-changing programs throughout the community aimed at helping veterans. These include treatments for those suffering from PTSD, assistance to those in military hospitals, helping veterans and their spouses find employment, financial aid to those who need it, therapeutic activities and sponsorship of events that encourage others to give back as well. 

What are some of the benefits of donating to the program?

We offer you a no-hassle system, free towing of your car, savings on maintenance and tax deductions. On top of all this, you’ll be helping make a difference in the lives of the men and women who have served this country. 

What are the steps to donating a car to the program?

We make the donation process as convenient and efficient as possible for you. Just get in touch with us, set your pick-up time and wait for your tax-deductible receipt in the mail. 

We serve the entire state of Georgia, including nearby Atlanta.

Last Updated: May 11th, 2023