Operation Second Chance

Veteran
Operation Second Chance is compased of patriotic citizens committed to serving our wounded, injured and ill combat veterans. They support Veterans and their families by building relationships and identifying and supporting immediate needs and interests. Operation Second Chance is dedicated to promoting public awareness of the many sacrifices made by our Armed Forces. 
How to Donate a Car to Operation Second Chance With more than 30 years of experience, Cars2Charities has the expertise in making vehicle donations easier than ever. Cars2Charities is designed to provide donors with a simple, fast, and secure way to donate their vehicles to Operation Second Chance. In most cases, we accept all makes, models, and types of vehicles. While car and truck donations are our most popular type of donations, we also accept motorcycles, golf carts, and motorhomes. Step 1: Preparing for the Process You’ll start the process of donating your car to Operation Second Chance by collecting the vehicle’s cleared Certificate of Title and Registration. If you have misplaced your title or registration, don’t worry! We can help. Please find your vehicle’s identification number (VIN) and together we can determine which supplementary paperwork you will need to complete at the time of pick up.  Step 2: Scheduling Your Pickup  Give us a call at (855) 520-2100, or complete an online donation request. Our friendly donation coordinators will gather your vehicles information, and together, we will decide the most convenient time, date, and location for the pickup. Then we will send you an email that gives you step by step instructions to prepare you for the pick-up. Before arriving, our tow truck driver will call you one hour before to give you time to collect paperwork and prepare the vehicle for towing. At the time of the pick-up, make sure your title is signed and clear of any lien holdings. You will hand over the title and registration to the tow truck driver.  Step 3: Maximizing the Donation We take the reins at this point to maximize the donation for both our donors and charities. We do this by assessing the vehicle and adding value to increase the selling price of the car. It’s a situation many people dream about – a successful way to support a cause you care about without the work involved.  Benefits of Donating to Operation Second Chance By donating, you can share your passion for change and draw attention to what you consider important. In return, you receive a maximized ax deduction, and the comfort of knowing your donation sparked change and amelioration. Charities are not the only ones who benefit. By donating a car to Operation Second Chance, you’re part of a win/win proposition since vehicle donations to Operation Second Chance are considered by the Internal Revenue Service and the State to be COMPLETELY TAX DEDUCTIBLE.  Our value-enhancing services allow you to deduct the full sale price off your vehicle as a donation. We operate with full transparency between donor and Operation Second Chance by making sure everyone has a copy of the IRS regulated paperwork — including the IRS Form 1098-C which you will receive within 30 days after the sale of your car. Both you and Operation Second Chance will receive IRS Form 1098-C within 30-50 days of the sale of your vehicle, making the transaction transparent to all parties. Plus, we do all the work. There’s no standing in lines at the DMV or dealing with the paperwork to transfer the title.  Need some more info? The IRS guidelines for tax deductions is a great resource. You can also learn more about our vehicle donation program by watching our videos, which focus on frequently asked questions that we’ve grouped by topic. Find out what previous vehicle donors have to say about Cars2Charities. 

Three Simple Steps.

Call Us,
or Go Online

Takes 3 minutes.

We Schedule
a Pickup

...at your earliest convenience.

You Receive a Tax Deduction

...and your favorite charity benefits from your generosity.
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What are our donors saying?

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Animal Friends Rescue Project got more value

"Pick up was clean, and got a lot more than we

expected for Animal Friends Rescue."

Carolyn C., - Car Donation - Salinas, CA

Donation Benefitting:
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1997 Lexus ES 300

Teen Challenge got more value

“I was surprised how much more value you can

find in a car with >200,000 miles! Effortless.”

Don Male, Car Donation - Sacramento, CA

Donation Benefitting:
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2002 Honda Odyssey

Eastern Star got more value

"That's wonderful! It's nice to know my old car is now serving a new family."

Deborah B., Car Donation - Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Donation Benefitting:
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2007 Vanguard Boat

NPR got more value

"So many happy memories with this boat -- glad it could do good, and a new family enjoys it."

Harry H., Boat Donation - Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

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2000 Chevrolet Astro

Big Brothers Big Sisters got more value

"Wonderful! That's a full 10 rating and will review and recommend on Yelp. "

Anita D., Van Donation - Torrance, CA

Donation Benefitting:
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1999 Subaru Legacy SUS

Angel Faces got more value

"I'm a nurse and so glad I can support Angel Faces!"

Mei-Ling W., Car Donation - San Francisco, CA

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2001 GMC Safari

Saddleback Valley Community Church got more value

"I've donated cars before but it hasn't always been this easy. I tried to sell this vehicle myself and had some bad experiences--so I went with Cars2Charities and they made it so easy and simple.
I'll probably go with C2C again."

Phillip S., Van Donation - Mission Viejo, CA

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1997 Lexus ES300

Saddleback Valley Community Church got more value

"My car had 200K, I expected to get much less. Thanks!"

Joseph J., Car Donation - Trabuco Canyon, CA

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2003 Toyota Camry

Wounded Warrior Project got more value

“At first I wasn’t ready to donate my car to charity. We tried selling it ourselves, twice, but couldn’t. You guys got so much more than we expected. Wish I’d called you in the first place. Great charity donation website.”

Susan B., Car Donation - Los Angeles, CA

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2002 Buick LeSabre

Arthritis Foundation got more value

"I am blown away... I knew it had low miles, but I never DREAMED that you could get so much."

Linda F., Car Donation - Upland, CA

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