Operation Second Chance

Veteran
Operation Second Chance is compased of patriotic citizens committed to serving our wounded, injured and ill combat veterans. They support Veterans and their families by building relationships and identifying and supporting immediate needs and interests. Operation Second Chance is dedicated to promoting public awareness of the many sacrifices made by our Armed Forces. 
How to Donate a Car to Operation Second Chance With more than 30 years of experience, Cars2Charities has the expertise in making vehicle donations easier than ever. Cars2Charities is designed to provide donors with a simple, fast, and secure way to donate their vehicles to Operation Second Chance. In most cases, we accept all makes, models, and types of vehicles. While car and truck donations are our most popular type of donations, we also accept motorcycles, golf carts, and motorhomes. Step 1: Preparing for the Process You’ll start the process of donating your car to Operation Second Chance by collecting the vehicle’s cleared Certificate of Title and Registration. If you have misplaced your title or registration, don’t worry! We can help. Please find your vehicle’s identification number (VIN) and together we can determine which supplementary paperwork you will need to complete at the time of pick up.  Step 2: Scheduling Your Pickup  Give us a call at (855) 520-2100, or complete an online donation request. Our friendly donation coordinators will gather your vehicles information, and together, we will decide the most convenient time, date, and location for the pickup. Then we will send you an email that gives you step by step instructions to prepare you for the pick-up. Before arriving, our tow truck driver will call you one hour before to give you time to collect paperwork and prepare the vehicle for towing. At the time of the pick-up, make sure your title is signed and clear of any lien holdings. You will hand over the title and registration to the tow truck driver.  Step 3: Maximizing the Donation We take the reins at this point to maximize the donation for both our donors and charities. We do this by assessing the vehicle and adding value to increase the selling price of the car. It’s a situation many people dream about – a successful way to support a cause you care about without the work involved.  Benefits of Donating to Operation Second Chance By donating, you can share your passion for change and draw attention to what you consider important. In return, you receive a maximized ax deduction, and the comfort of knowing your donation sparked change and amelioration. Charities are not the only ones who benefit. By donating a car to Operation Second Chance, you’re part of a win/win proposition since vehicle donations to Operation Second Chance are considered by the Internal Revenue Service and the State to be COMPLETELY TAX DEDUCTIBLE.  Our value-enhancing services allow you to deduct the full sale price off your vehicle as a donation. We operate with full transparency between donor and Operation Second Chance by making sure everyone has a copy of the IRS regulated paperwork — including the IRS Form 1098-C which you will receive within 30 days after the sale of your car. Both you and Operation Second Chance will receive IRS Form 1098-C within 30-50 days of the sale of your vehicle, making the transaction transparent to all parties. Plus, we do all the work. There’s no standing in lines at the DMV or dealing with the paperwork to transfer the title.  Need some more info? The IRS guidelines for tax deductions is a great resource. You can also learn more about our vehicle donation program by watching our videos, which focus on frequently asked questions that we’ve grouped by topic. Find out what previous vehicle donors have to say about Cars2Charities. 

Three Simple Steps.

Call Us,
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Takes 3 minutes.

We Schedule
a Pickup

...at your earliest convenience.

You Receive a Tax Deduction

...and your favorite charity benefits from your generosity.
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What are our donors saying?

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2004 Fleetwood

Make-A-Wish got more value

"See my Yelp Review. Great to work with, everything just as promised. Went to a family with small kids :)"

Michael W., Trailer Donation - San Jose, CA

 

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2007 Honda Odyssey

Wounded Warrior Project got more value

"We really wanted to support Wounded Warrior Project, you made it easy to do that."

Stephen B., Van Donation - Burbank, CA

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2003 Mazda Protege 5

Saddleback Valley Community Church got more value

"It was so easy to donate my car to Saddleback. I am very pleased."

Brian O., Car Donation - Mission Viejo, CA

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1996 Club Car

Alzheimer's Association got more value

"It was super easy, it could not have been easier. So glad to support Alzheimer's Association."

Jonathon, K., Golf Cart Donation - Phoenix, AZ

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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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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

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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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2000 Toyota Camry

Ronald McDonald House Southern California got  more value 

"Great experience, would work with them again."

Nick D., Car Donation - La Verne, CA

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Animal Friends Rescue Project got more value

"Pick up was clean, and got a lot more than we

expected for Animal Friends Rescue."

Carolyn C., - Car Donation - Salinas, CA

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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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