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Donate Your Vehicle to Help Veterans in Detroit, MI

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Fill out the above form or call (877) 594-5822.

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Tax Deduction

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Can I Support Veterans in Detroit Through Car Donation?

Here you’ll find out how donating a vehicle can make a real difference for both you and veterans in the Detroit area. This page explains how an unwanted car can free up space, save you time and stress, and support veterans in need of housing, job training, education, and everyday assistance. We’ll also share how Veteran Car Donations helps solve common challenges veterans face after service by funding trusted nonprofit programs. Read on to learn how the process works, which benefits you receive as a donor, and which vehicle types may qualify. If you have a vehicle you don’t need and want to give back locally, this service could be exactly what you’re looking for.

Do you have an old vehicle that’s no longer worth the repairs? Want to support a meaningful cause that helps veterans in Detroit? You can do both with Veteran Car Donations through our Detroit, MI car donations program.

No matter where you live in the area – from Ann Arbor to neighborhoods like Downtown, East Village, Islandview, or anywhere in between – our Michigan services are always within reach.

 

How Does My Car Donation Help Veterans Rebuild Their Lives?

Many veterans have a hard time adjusting to civilian life after service, often for reasons you may not see. It can be difficult for them to find steady, well-paying jobs to support themselves and their families. Some live with service-connected disabilities or mental health conditions, while others become homeless due to a lack of support.

By donating your vehicle through our Detroit car donations program, you help support veterans in your community who need it most.

Veteran Car Donations has teamed up with reputable IRS-certified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that help veterans overcome everyday challenges.

We’ll auction your vehicle and send the proceeds to life-enhancing programs run by our non-profit partners. These programs support veterans through services such as:

  • Housing assistance for those who are homeless;
  • Educational scholarships and tutoring support for those who seek to pursue higher education;
  • Job training and mentoring for veterans who need to find stable and rewarding employment;
  • Financial and other forms of aid for destitute, low-income, and homeless veterans;
  • Various forms of assistance for those confined in hospitals;
  • Therapeutic activities to help rehabilitate disabled veterans;
  • Nature-based psychotherapy, team building, and family dynamics development programs for veterans and their families; and
  • Peer support for ailing veterans, their families, and caregivers.

In addition to these services, our charity partners host events that encourage businesses and organizations in the community to support veterans.

 

Why Choose Veteran Car Donations?

Participating in our Detroit car donations program can be highly fulfilling. But that’s not the only perk. In addition to that sense of fulfillment, you’ll receive these benefits:

  • Maximum tax deduction
  • Free towing service
  • Hassle-free donation process
  • We’ll take care of all the paperwork
  • Avoid costly maintenance and repairs
  • More storage space in your garage

 

How Does the Donation Process Go?

We want all of our donors to have a positive, satisfying experience. That’s why we’ve made our donation process smooth, quick, and convenient. Our team handles all the work for you.

Here’s the process in three steps:

  1. Contact us.

Start your vehicle donation by calling us at 877-594-5822 or completing our secure online donation form at the top of this page. We’ll request your contact information and the vehicle’s details (year, make, model, mileage, and condition). We’ll also confirm whether you have the title.

  1. We tow your vehicle for free at your convenience.

After receiving and verifying your information, we’ll contact you to schedule a fast, free vehicle pickup. You choose the date, time, and location. At the appointed time, a professional towing company will haul your car away and leave you with a towing receipt. This document allows you to cancel your insurance and deregister your vehicle with the DMV.

  1. Receive your tax-deductible receipt by mail.

After your vehicle is sold, we’ll mail you a 100% tax-deductible sales receipt. You can use this receipt when you file your next itemized federal income tax return.

If you have any questions or concerns, call us at 877-594-5822 or send us a message here. Check out our FAQs page for more information about our vehicle donation program.

 

Which Types of Vehicles Can I Donate?

Veteran Car Donations accepts many types of vehicles, even those that are older, damaged, or no longer running. As long as your vehicle meets our eligibility criteria, we’re happy to take it!

Over the years, we’ve received the following vehicle types from our donors:

  • Cars: sedans, compact cars, hybrids, sports cars, coupes, luxury cars, convertibles
  • SUVs: compact, mid-size, full-size, crossover versions
  • Vans: cargo vans, passenger vans, family vans, minivans
  • RVs: toy haulers, folding and tent trailers, campers, hybrid trailers, travel trailers, motorhomes
  • Trucks: mobile cranes, garbage trucks, refrigerator trucks, tank trucks, box trucks, dump trucks, extended cabs
  • Fleet vehicles: limousines, buses, minivans, vans, taxis, ambulances
  • Motorcycles: scooters, mopeds, sports bikes, dirt bikes, off-road bikes, cruisers, choppers, touring bikes
  • ATVs: three-wheelers, four-wheelers
  • Specialty vehicles: motorized wheelchairs, snowmobiles, riding lawnmowers, ATVs, golf carts
  • Work vehicles: tractors, landscaping vehicles, farm equipment, construction vehicles
  • Water vessels: cruise ships, tugboats, sailboats, speedboats, fishing boats, motorboats, yachts, pontoon boats, catamarans
  • Aircraft: gliders, noncommercial planes, helicopters

 

How Are Veterans Doing in Detroit?

Detroit has a significant veteran population made up of individuals who served during many periods of our nation’s history. Many are older adults, and a large number live with disabilities or struggle financially.

 

These challenges create an ongoing need for dependable support, accessible resources, and programs promoting stability and well-being.

 

Understanding the size of this community and the difficulties veterans face shows why local programs and community involvement are so important. Continued support helps ensure Detroit’s veterans receive the care, respect, and opportunities they have earned.

 

Can I Impact Veterans’ Lives Today?

Your old vehicle can make a real difference for veterans in your community. Show your appreciation by donating through our Detroit, MI car donations program. Call Veteran Car Donations at 877-594-5822 or fill out our online donation form now!

 

Last Updated: January 8th, 2026