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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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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

Donation Benefitting:
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1998 Mitsubishi Montero Sport XLS

Breast Cancer Solutions Foundation got more value

I am so delighted that I was able to donate my

car to a charity that is so important to me."

Bary B., SUV Donation - Lake Forest, CA

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1998 Honda Civic LX

UCSD got more value

"I'm very glad that they were able to take this car off my hands quickly,

getting me a nice tax deduction while I can support a charity."

Lindsey E., Car Donation - Poway, 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

Donation Benefitting:
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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

Donation Benefitting:
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1998 Nissan Pathfinder

Ronald McDonald House got more value

"GREAT! GREAT! more than what I expected. "9". Very smooth. I can't see any fault anywhere."

Paul S., SUV Donation - Martinez, CA

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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

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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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1999 Lincoln Continental

Guide Dogs of America got more value

"We couldn't smog the vehicle, so glad you got

value from it! Turned out great for us."

Kent C., Car Donation - Temecula, CA

Donation Benefitting:
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2004 Honda Civic EX Coupe

Make-A-Wish got more value

"You were very helpful in explaining the donation process. It was easier than I thought it would be!"

Syed Suhel K., Car Donation - Santa Ana, CA

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