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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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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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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

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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

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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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2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse

National Alliance on Mental Illness got more value

"Super! My mom was very pleased."

Janny P., Car Donation - Norwalk, CA

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2000 Subaru Forester S

KQED Public Radio got more value

"I am just so happy that Cars2Charities was able

to sell the car for that much. That way I could

support KQED Public Broadcasting and get

myself an excellent tax deduction."

Mark E., Car Donation - Redwood City, CA

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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

 

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1991 Golf Cart - EZ GO

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

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2003 Toyota Corolla

Kitten Rescue got more value

"Same day pickup made it so easy -- and fast. Thanks!"

Lynda S., Car Donation - Studio City, CA

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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

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