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Although America’s veteran population has dipped to 19.5 million from nearly 22 million in 2010, that number is evidently still too high for the government to be able to attend to the needs of many of them. The estimated number of veterans comes from the latest U.S. Census’ American Community Survey done in 2016.
Upon their return home from the wars and their subsequent discharge from the service, many of our former troops found themselves facing problems more serious than the ones they faced when they were out in the battlefields facing the enemy. These are the veterans who could not find any decent job to support themselves and their families and who are unable to receive the full benefits due them from the government.
The transition to civilian life is even worse for those who came home with physical disabilities as a result of the serious injuries they suffered on the battlefields. Some also came home suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Traumatic Brain Injury, and depression.
Unable to find support, a number of these veterans have sunken deep into poverty and forced out of their homes to join America’s population of homeless people. You can find them on the streets and sidewalks, begging passersby for food, money, clothes, medicine, and shelter.
Why We Owe Our Veterans a Debt of Gratitude
We owe these unfortunate fellow Americans an immense debt of gratitude for the sacrifices they did for the sake of our nation. They fought for us and helped preserve our freedom and protect our security during the time they were sent in harm’s way to confront America’s enemies in some foreign war zones. Thus, it is only right for us to extend them as much assistance as possible.
One thing is clear: We can do something to ease the suffering of our veterans, particularly those who are living here in The Woodlands, Texas. By donating your old and unwanted vehicle to us at Veteran Car Donations through our The Woodlands, Texas car donations program, you can bring much-needed assistance to the poor veterans in your community.
About the Woodlands, Texas
The Woodlands is a master-planned community and census-designated place (CDP) in the U.S. state of Texas in the Houston–The Woodlands-Sugar Land metropolitan area. The community is mainly based in Montgomery County but has areas extending into Harris County.
In 2016, The Woodlands Development Company estimated the population of the relatively affluent community to be 114,625, up from 55,649 listed in the 2000 census. Of this number, 5,557 were veterans, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
How We Ease the Suffering of Our Veterans
We at Veteran Car Donations sell at auction the vehicles donated to our The Woodlands, Texas car donations for veterans program. We then turn the proceeds over to our trusted nonprofit organization partners. These are Homes For Our Troops, Soldiers’ Angels, Serving Veterans, Inc., and Heroes on the Water. These non-profits use the funding that came from you to provide the following services to our veterans:
- Mental and physical healthcare
- Transitioning assistance for newly discharged troops
- Building mortgage-free, specially adapted homes for severely injured veterans
- Job training programs for veterans with no civilian job qualifications
- Grief counseling sessions to the spouses and families of those who were killed in action
- Educating veterans on the benefits they’re eligible to get and how to get them
How to Donate a Car in The Woodlands, Texas
If you want to donate a vehicle to veterans, the process we have devised is quick and easy for the convenience of our donors. There are only three easy steps to get your car towed for free:
Step 1:
Visit our website and fill out our online vehicle donation form. You may also contact us at 877-594-5822. We will ask for your vehicle’s information such as its make and model, your preferred time and date for pick-up, and your vehicle’s pick-up location.
Step 2:Â
After verifying the information you provided, we will make arrangements with a professional tow company in your area to pick up your car. We will pay the towing fee. The tow company will then pick up your vehicle on the date, time, and place you specified. The towing company will give you a tow receipt. This document releases you from all liability on the car you just donated from that point onward. You can now de-register your vehicle, dispose of its license plates properly, and cancel its insurance coverage. That receipt also allows you to take the minimum tax deduction without further paperwork.
Step 3:
We sell your car at auction. Within 30 days after the sale of your car, we will mail you your 100 percent tax-deductible sales receipt, indicating your donated vehicle’s final selling price. This will serve as the basis of your tax deduction claim when you file your itemized federal tax return for the next tax-filing season.
The Perks of Donating a Car
Aside from the hefty tax deduction you’ll get, Veteran Car Donations provides car donors several other benefits. When you donate an auto through us, expect to receive these rewards:
- Have your car towed at no cost to you
- Get rid of an unwanted or unneeded vehicle for free
- No more wasting money paying for your car’s repairs, maintenance, insurance, and registration
- No need to go through the hassles of trying to sell a car
- More space for your garage, driveway, or yard
- Have a joyful feeling, knowing that when you donate a car for charity, you improve the living conditions of our veterans
Types of Vehicles We Accept
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Veteran Car Donations doesn’t limit your acceptable donations to cars. If it floats on water, runs on land or flies in the air, we’ll take it! Not only that, we love multiple The Woodlands, Texas car donations. Here’s a list of vehicles that we commonly accept:
- Cars
- Vans
- Trucks
- Motorcycles
- SUVs
- ATVs
- Buses
- Motorized wheelchairs
- Riding lawnmowers
- Tractors
- Golf carts
- Campers
- Snowmobiles
- All kinds of boats
- Jet skis
- Non-commercial airplanes
Get Started With Your Car Donations Now!
Do you want to make a difference in the lives of our heroes in the Woodlands, Texas? Contact us at 877-594-5822 if you really do. Get started and donate your car for charity now! We serve the entire state of Texas, including nearby Houston and Spring.
Last Updated: March 8th, 2023