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Here, you’ll discover that donating your car can bring hope, healing, and opportunity to veterans living right here in Cleveland and throughout Ohio. Veteran Car Donations partners with reputable nonprofit organizations to turn unwanted vehicles into funding for programs that uplift former service members and their families. As you read on, you’ll realize that your car donation would do so much more than clear space in your driveway or garage. It would also help veterans access the care, training, and support they need to rebuild their lives after so selflessly serving our country.
You’ll also learn how simple the donation process would be if you moved forward. From free towing and quick paperwork to a mailed tax receipt, everything is handled with your convenience in mind. Most importantly, you’ll understand how one simple decision to give back can provide lasting benefits, not just for veterans but also for you and your community.
Every day, more veterans return home and try hard to adjust to civilian life. Here in Cleveland, they often face extreme challenges, from employment difficulties to housing instability and much more. That’s why Veteran Car Donations works with a variety of veteran nonprofits to bridge the gap between the benefits government programs provide and what veterans truly need.
We accept all types of vehicle donations and use the proceeds to support programs aiming to improve the lives of veterans and their families. When you donate a car in Cleveland, you’re making a meaningful choice that helps real people in your community.
How Does the Donation Process Work?
One of the best things about donating a vehicle through Veteran Car Donations is how easy it is. Just contact us and we’ll handle everything else. From scheduling your pickup to sending your tax receipt, we make the process fast and stress-free:
- Contact us. Call us or fill out our online donation form to give us some basic information about your vehicle, and we’ll schedule a pickup time.
- Let us tow your vehicle. We haul away your vehicle donation at no charge and use it to generate funds for veteran nonprofits.
- Wait for your tax receipt. A few days later, we mail you a tax receipt. At that point, you can cancel the vehicle’s insurance and registration.
What Benefits Can I Expect From Car Donation?
When you donate a car to a veterans’ charity in your area, you’re making a difference for those who’ve served. The proceeds of your donation will go toward vital services such as tutoring, education scholarships, job training, grief counseling, mentoring, transition assistance, specially adapted homes for the disabled and more. On top of contributing to meaningful change, you’ll enjoy many other benefits:
- An easy, stress-free process
- Free pickup and towing
- None of the hassles of trying to sell your vehicle
- No need to store, maintain, or insure the car
- A tax receipt mailed to you
What Car Types Can I Donate?
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If you’re wondering whether your vehicle qualifies for donation, chances are it does. Here are some of the vehicle types we accept:
- Cars (sedans, coupes, convertibles, luxury vehicles)
- Trucks (including pickup trucks)
- Vans
- Minivans
- SUVs
- Hybrid cars
- Boats
- Campers
- Motorcycles
- Jet Skis
- Riding lawn mowers
- Golf Carts
How Does Cleveland Honor and Support Its Veterans?
Cleveland offers many resources for veterans seeking help. One of which is the Louis Stokes Cleveland Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center on East Boulevard. This facility provides primary and specialty health services, including mental health care, women’s health services, prosthetics and sensory aids, pain management, prescriptions, dialysis, kidney treatment, and more.
The city also hosts the ISC Cleveland Coast Guard Base, which supports Coast Guard members, veterans, and retirees. Commissioned in 1996, the facility is split into two significant units (a Health Safety unit and a Personnel Service unit). Under the leadership of Jeannie Paschal, the Personnel Service unit oversees essential services and general support for U.S. Coast Guard personnel. The unit is known for its strong commitment to quality service.
Ready to Donate Your Car in Cleveland?
For more information about vehicle donation, feel free to check out our FAQs page. Because we come to you to tow your vehicle, there’s no need to worry about whether the vehicle is running or not.
Contact us to donate to Veteran Car Donations in Cleveland, Ohio. We serve the entire state of Ohio, including Cincinnati, Columbus , and Dayton. We look forward to working with you!
Last Updated: October 17th, 2025