Ocean Institute
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What are our donors saying?


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

2007 Chevrolet Cobalt
Disabled Veterans Foundation got more value
"Wonderful, easy. So happy to help. Also reviewed on Facebook."
Sharon L., Car Donation - Riverside, CA

Children's Hospital got more value
"Wow, you rebuilt the engine… sold for twice
what it would have with bad a tranny. Keep up
the good work."
Richard C., Truck Donation - North Hills, CA

2002 Saturn SL2
NPR got more value
"I cannot believe my old car sold for more than twice as much as I thought it would! I am genuinely surprised and very happy."
Matthew R., Car Donation - Monterey, CA

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

1998 Toyota Rav 4
NPR got more value
"I tried to trade this truck in to upgrade, but the trade-in offer was ridiculously low.
I'm glad I donated instead -- got to support KPCC and get a great tax deduction."
Michael E., SUV donation - Fullerton, CA

2001 Nissan Sentra GXE
Animal Friends Rescue Project got more value
"I love what AFRP does and I'm happy I could help with my car donation."
Sharon F., Car Donation - Salinas, CA

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

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
2001 Club Car
Girl Scouts of Orange County got more value
"Very pleased - my tax deduction was so fast and simple to get!
Bejhan R., Golf Cart Donation - Napa, CA