How the car donation process works
Start your Charlotte Metro car donation
Begin by telling Drive to Give about the vehicle you want to donate, whether it is parked at a home in Myers Park, a driveway in Matthews, a workplace near Uptown, or a suburb like Huntersville, Mint Hill, or Concord. Cars, trucks, SUVs, vans, and other vehicles may qualify. You do not need to understand auction rules or charity paperwork before you start. The goal is to make giving easy, answer your questions clearly, and help you turn an unused vehicle into support for Heritage for the Blind.
Schedule free pickup at a convenient local location
After your donation is started, a towing provider helps arrange free pickup at a time and location that works for you. Pickup is available throughout Charlotte Metro, including neighborhoods such as South End, Dilworth, NoDa, Plaza Midwood, Ballantyne, Steele Creek, and University City, plus nearby communities like Pineville, Gastonia, Rock Hill, and Concord. Free tow means you do not have to pay to move a vehicle that no longer runs, is difficult to sell, or is simply taking up space.
Your vehicle is sold to create charitable proceeds
Once the vehicle is picked up, it is processed for sale. The sale creates the charitable proceeds from your car donation. For mission-minded donors, this is the key moment: 100-percent of vehicle proceeds go to Heritage for the Blind. Rather than letting an unwanted car sit unused or spending time trying to sell it privately, you can convert it into funding that supports services for people who are blind or visually impaired. Drive to Give keeps the process straightforward so you can give with confidence.
Proceeds fund Heritage for the Blind services
Heritage for the Blind uses donation proceeds to help fund services for blind and visually impaired Americans. That includes connecting individuals with government benefit programs that may help with income, health care, housing, energy costs, and daily stability. These programs can include SSI, SSDI, LIHEAP, Section 8, Medicare Extra Help, Medicaid, and related assistance options. For people who want to check possible eligibility for assistance programs, Heritage for the Blind also provides a benefit eligibility resource at nhftb.org/finder.
Receive tax documentation for your donation
Heritage for the Blind is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, EIN 58-2164446. Donations to 501(c)(3) charities are generally tax deductible for donors who itemize deductions. If your vehicle sells for more than $500, your deduction is based on the gross vehicle sale price, and IRS Form 1098-C is used for reporting. You should keep your donation records and consult a tax professional for personal tax guidance. Drive to Give helps ensure you receive the appropriate documentation after the vehicle sale.
Key facts about car donation
Heritage for the Blind is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, EIN 58-2164446.
Free vehicle pickup is available across Charlotte Metro neighborhoods and nearby suburbs.
100-percent of vehicle sale proceeds go to Heritage for the Blind.
Proceeds support services for people who are blind or visually impaired.
For vehicles sold over $500, donors receive IRS Form 1098-C documentation.
Benefit eligibility resources are available through Heritage for the Blind at nhftb.org/finder.