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The Ocean Institute, founded in 1977, is a community-based 501(c)(3) organization that educates 100,000 children, teachers, parents, and visitors annually through over 60 marine science and maritime history programs. They are located on 2.4 acres in the Dana Point Harbor; adjacent to a Marine Life Conservation Area. The facility is an ocean education center that offers in-depth Marine Science, Maritime History and Outdoor Education programs.  The Institute includes state-of-the-art teaching labs, the spectacular Maddie James Seaside Learning Center, two historic tall ships, and an oceanographic research vessel. Immersion-based field trips range from one-hour science labs to multi-day programs at sea and at the Lazy W Ranch, in the foothills of the Santa Ana Mountains. All programs are designed to maximize immersion, spark curiosity, and inspire a deep commitment to learning. A car donation to Ocean Institute supports their mission to use the ocean as a classroom and inspire children to learn!

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What are our donors saying?

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2001 Ford Focus Wagon

Kitten Rescue got more value

"Wow, that's amazing! I'm grateful that this was

a hassle-free process for us."

Tom L., Car Donation - Los Angeles, CA

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2000 GMC Yukon Denali

Hand-Up Financial got more value

"We loved our SUV, but it had 322,000 miles. You made it easy to donate."

Cynthia M., SUV Donation - Laguna Hills, CA

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1999 Toyota Solara

Habitat for Humanity got more value

"After attempting (& failing) to reach another non-profit organization to take my car donation

at the beginning of March, C2C was such a nice breath of fresh air to deal with!"

Tiffany C., Car Donation - Long Beach, CA

 

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2007 Lincoln Town Car

Make-A-Wish got more value

"414,000 miles and a lot of issues with this livery vehicle - glad it could still do some good!"

Richard F., Car Donation - Huntington Beach, CA

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1992 Cadillac Coupe De Ville

Saddleback Valley Community Church got more value

"I'm so surprised that Cars2Charities was able to

get double what I thought my car was worth."

Norman B., Car Donation - Laguna Woods, CA

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2002 Mazda Protege

Saddleback Valley Community Church got more value

"Happy to know I could help Saddleback Church."

Jeff V., Car Donation - Riverside, CA

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2004 Honda Odyssey

Saddleback Valley Community Church got more value

"Cars2Charities was able to fully explain their process within minutes to me. I am glad I can support my Church and get a tax deduction at the same time."

Ryan C., Van Donation - Lake Forest, CA

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2003 Ford Crown Victoria

Guide Dogs of America got more value

"I am always happy to help this charity and you made it quick and easy."

Christian D., Car Donation - Mission Viejo, CA

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2002 Toyota Tundra Extra Cab

Animal Friends Rescue Project got more value

"I was so surpirsed when Cars2Charities called me and said they had gotten me a $2,700 tax deduction. I thought my old car was a goner!"

William G., Truck Donation - Carmel, CA

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1994 Toyota Camry

SPCA - East Bay got more value

"Donating to SPCA was easier than writing a check, and I got rid of the

extra car on the side of the house. My wife was very happy."

Patrick C., Car Donation - Berkeley, CA

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