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When was the last time your yacht set sail on open water? If you can’t remember and your vessel is not getting much use, consider donating it to a good cause. Veteran Car Donations helps former military personnel and their families receive helpful services and support. We serve the entire St. Petersburg metro area, including nearby communities Belleair, Gulfport, Holmes Beach, Indian Rocks Beach, Longboat Key, Madeira Beach, Redington Shores, Safety Harbor, St. Pete Beach and Treasure Island.
When you donate a vessel to our yacht donation programs, you’ll give hope to our nation’s heroes. Additionally, you’ll receive perks including a maximized tax deduction and free towing services. You’ll also save money on yacht maintenance, repairs, storage and insurance. Moreover, donating a vessel is often a better option than selling one since it lets you avoid the hassles of spending your time and energy on advertising.Â
At Veteran Car Donations, we accept yachts from the most popular manufacturers, including Azimut, Hatteras, Luhrs, Prestige, Sea Ray, Tiara and Viking. Best of all, our donation process is quick and easy. You won’t have to deal with paperwork because we’ll take care of it!
Learn More About St. Petersburg
Known as the Sunshine City for its pleasant weather, St. Petersburg is a location where many veterans reside. In fact, there are 20,733 former U.S. military servicemen and servicewomen who call this city home. Most of them are 65 to 75-plus years old. Many of these vets experience struggles, including homelessness, unemployment and low income, among others. In fact, the veteran poverty rate in St. Petersburg is 7.65%.Â
The number of St. Petersburg veterans that served in each war:Â
- Vietnam: 6,727
- First Gulf War: 3,954
- Second Gulf War: 3,563
- Korea: 1,850
- WWII: 962
Make a Yacht Donation to Veteran Car Donations
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We have many years of charitable experience and a history of collaboration with veteran nonprofit organizations. These include the American Veterans Relief Program, Special Operators Transition Foundation, Soldiers’ Angels and more. When you generously donate your vessel to us, we auction if off and then use the funds to support these programs. These nonprofit organizations are then able to provide veterans and their families with housing, scholarships, grief counseling and other assistance.
If you’d like to give hope to our nation’s heroes in the St. Petersburg area through a vessel donation, reach out to us today.
Last Updated: March 8th, 2023