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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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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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1996 Chevrolet 1500 Extra Cab

Saddleback Valley Community Church got more value

"I've been trying to sell the car on my own, but at one point I just needed this car gone. I'm very pleased that I could help my church and get a tax deduction."

Jay, S., Truck Donation - Laguna Beach, 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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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 Audi A6

Kittyland got more value

"So happy to have found you! I intended to donate my vehicle to Kittyland, which received 3x as much as I would have from Cars4Causes. Thank you for supporting Kittyland more effectively! Many kudos."

"Happy Donor", Car Donation - Palm Desert, 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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1993 SeaRay Jet Boat

Humane Society got more value

"Excellent! I'm so pleased the boat found a new home."

Sheri C., Boat Donation - Mission Viejo, CA

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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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1999 Dodge Ram 1500

Arthritis National Research Foundation got more value

"Our truck was just sitting on the driveway collecting dust. Wow, great job on the sale value!"

Jill W., Truck Donation - Redondo Beach, CA

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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

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