1 Step Further Community Center Inc.
1 Step Further Community Center Inc.: Taking One Step Further for Those in Need
At 1 Step Further Community Center Inc., we believe that making a difference isn’t about saying we do the most. It’s about doing what matters.
Our mission is centered on supporting individuals and families during times when they need help the most. With compassion, integrity, and a genuine passion for serving others, we strive to provide meaningful assistance to people facing difficult circumstances. Every person and every family deserves to be treated with dignity, respect, and understanding, and we are committed to being there when our community needs us.
A Mission Built on Integrity and Compassion
Passion is what drives 1 Step Further Community Center Inc. We don’t want to simply be another charity or nonprofit organization. We want to be an organization that people can trust when they are facing challenges and looking for a helping hand.
Our charity was founded on the principles of integrity, trustworthiness, and incorruptibility. The 1 Step Further C.C. pledge reflects our commitment to conducting our work responsibly and putting the needs of the people we serve at the heart of what we do.
Our goal is to continue assisting, guiding, and caring for individuals and families throughout the lifespan of our organization. We believe that sometimes taking one step further can make all the difference.
Making a Meaningful Impact in the Community
1 Step Further Community Center Inc. works to create meaningful and immediate opportunities to help disadvantaged individuals and families. Donations and charitable gifts provide important resources that can be directed toward specific needs within the community.
Support can help address a variety of challenges, including food and clothing assistance, household repairs, homeless outreach, parenting classes, and other community services. By responding to real needs, we strive to make charitable giving more than a financial transaction. We want every contribution to become an opportunity to help someone move forward.
When you support 1 Step Further Community Center Inc., you are helping create a stronger community where individuals and families have access to resources and encouragement when they need them.
Support 1 Step Further Community Center Inc. With a Vehicle Donation
If you have an unwanted car, truck, SUV, motorcycle, or another qualifying vehicle, you can turn something you no longer need into an opportunity to help others.
Through the Cars2Charities vehicle donation program, you can donate your vehicle and designate 1 Step Further Community Center Inc. as the charity you would like to support. Your donated vehicle can be processed through the program, with proceeds providing financial support for charitable purposes.
A vehicle that is sitting unused in your driveway or taking up space in your garage could become a meaningful contribution to an organization working to assist people in need.
How Vehicle Donation Works
Donating a vehicle through Cars2Charities is designed to be simple. The process begins with a phone call to 855-520-2100, where live donation specialists can help answer questions and guide you through the necessary steps.
Once your donation is arranged, Cars2Charities can coordinate free towing at a convenient time. You don’t have to worry about figuring out how to transport an unwanted vehicle yourself.
Choose 1 Step Further Community Center Inc.
When you donate your vehicle, you can request that your donation support 1 Step Further Community Center Inc. If you already know which charitable organization you want to support, simply let the Cars2Charities donation team know.
Cars2Charities works with a wide range of charitable organizations and causes, giving donors the opportunity to support organizations that are meaningful to them.
By selecting 1 Step Further Community Center Inc., your vehicle donation can help provide financial support for our mission of assisting individuals and families in need.
Receive Your Donation Documentation
After your vehicle is sold, Cars2Charities will provide the applicable documentation for your records. Depending on the circumstances of your donation, you may be eligible to claim a charitable tax deduction under applicable IRS rules.
The amount of any potential deduction depends on factors including the vehicle’s sale price, how the vehicle is handled after donation, and your individual tax situation. Donors should retain their documentation and consult a qualified tax professional with questions about their specific tax circumstances.
Your Vehicle Can Take One Step Further
An unwanted vehicle doesn’t have to sit unused or become another item you have to worry about selling. Through car donation, you can give your vehicle another purpose while supporting a charitable organization.
When you choose to donate your vehicle to 1 Step Further Community Center Inc. through Cars2Charities, you are helping support a mission focused on compassion, integrity, and community assistance.
At 1 Step Further Community Center Inc., we may never say that we do the most. What we can say is that we’ll do what matters.
And what matters is supporting people and families when they need it most.
Take one step further with your vehicle donation and help 1 Step Further Community Center Inc. continue making a difference in the community.
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What are our donors saying?


1998 Nissan Pathfinder
Ronald McDonald House got more value
"GREAT! GREAT! more than what I expected. "9". Very smooth. I can't see any fault anywhere."
Paul S., SUV Donation - Martinez, CA

1991 Sun Voyager
Alzheimer's Greater Los Angeles got more value
"I was delighted my old RV sold for that much just
because you were able to fix it up a bit!"
Robert C., RV Donation - Westminster, CA

Arthritis Foundation got more value
"I thought my golf cart was going to be junked --
glad you could fix it. What a deal!"
Janet D., Golf Cart Donation - Tucson, AZ

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

2001 GMC Savannah 2500
Children's Hospital got more value
"So happy to donate this van in the hope of helping a child survive the disease."
Palisades Plumbing Inc., Van Donation - Pacific Palisades, CA

2009 Ford Focus SE
Animal Friends Rescue Project got more value
"So happy with the $1,300 tax deduction -- and being able to help a charity close to my heart."
Brian R., Car Donation - Salinas, CA

2004 Golf Car
Wounded Warrior Project got more value
"If there was a survey I'd give Cars2Charities a 10!"
Glenn, H., Golf Car Donation - Kingman, AZ

2006 Honda Odyssey
Childhood Leukemia Foundation got more value
"My wife was very pleased with the whole process and the outcome!"
Robert B., Van Donation - Rolling Hills Estates, CA

2004 Honda VTX 1800N
Schwab Charitable Fund got more value
"Glad you could help me put the funds into a self-directed Charity Trust!"
Ronald L., Motorcycle Donation - Santa Monica, CA
2002 Ford Windstar
Mount of Olives Lutheran Church got more value
"You fixed my bad alternator? Great! Wow, my tax deduction's a lot more than I expected!"
Beverly C., Van Donation - Mission Viejo, CA