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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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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

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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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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

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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 Rendezvous

Habitat for Humanity got more value

"All my questions were answered, you were very helpful. Thanks for making it so easy."

Dwight N., Car Donation - Temecula, CA

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1990 Malibu Boat

National Alliance on Mental Illness got more value

"This charity is close to my heart and I'm glad I was able to help by donating my old boat."

Andrew P., Boat Donation - Fullerton, 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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2002 Mazda Protege 5

Childhood Leukemia Foundation got more value

"I'm glad someone new can enjoy this car as

much as I did. Thankful the car wasn't sent to

auction or a salvage yard."

Chris S., Car Donation - Fullerton, CA

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2012 Salem 29QBDS

Saddleback Church got more value

"Better tax deduction than the dealer price would've been, and same or more to charity. Hassle free, great!"

Letty J., Trailer Donation - Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

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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

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