Support Veterans with Car Donations

Donate a Car to Support Veterans in Mid-Michigan

Veterans in our community deserve a safe, secure place to call home and a community that honors and supports them. Donating your car to Habitat for Humanity funds programs that will support local veterans!

Your car donation will fund housing repair, affordable homeownership, financial education, employment and jobs training veterans programs right here in Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties, MI.

It’s quick and easy to donate a vehicle with Habitat for Humanity’s car donation program, Cars for Homes.

We accept cars, trucks, RV’s, vans, SUV’s, boats and motorcycles whether they are running or not.  Towing is free!

Ron, above, is a Vietnam War Navy veteran. He suffers from ischemic heart disease
from exposure to Agent Orange during his time
in Vietnam, as well as severe COPD and atrial
fibrillation. Ron partnered with Habitat Capital Region to repair the place he calls home. Now that his home is safe from the elements, Ron has the security to
refocus on the good things in life.
Ron, above, is a Vietnam War Navy veteran. He suffers from ischemic heart disease from exposure to Agent Orange during his time in Vietnam, as well as severe COPD and atrial fibrillation. Ron partnered with Habitat Capital Region to repair the place he calls home. Now that his home is safe from the elements, Ron has the security to refocus on the good things in life.

How will my vehicle donation support Veterans in my community?

All proceeds from the sale of your car will be used in our local community. Habitat for Humanity’s Veterans programs serve veterans directly in five core ways:

Safe, decent, affordable housing is the centerpiece of our work with veterans. We work in local communities to repair veterans’ houses and build new homes that are sold at an affordable price.

We value the skills and lived experiences that veterans bring with them. Our office recruits veterans to work at Habitat, serve on our board, and volunteer at our organization.

Financial stability starts with a foundation of financial education. Habitat runs educational programs to help veterans plan for a stable and secure future.

We bring veterans, military families and their neighbors together to build strong communities. Building this community of support helps bridge the gap from military service into civilian life.

We celebrate the military members to elevate the sacrifices that they have made for our community, country and the world. Join us!

FAQs

You can donate a vehicle through the Cars for Homes program in 4 easy steps:

  1. Start your donation online by navigating to our donation wizard, or call our hotline: 1-877-277-4344
  2. Our team will ask about your vehicle, including the make, model, vehicle identification number (VIN) and current mileage.
  3. When your vehicle is accepted, schedule a day and time for us to pick it up.
  4. Receive your tax receipt.

You will need the following paperwork and information to complete the donation process:

  • Certificate of Title
  • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
  • Vehicle make and model 
  • Current vehicle mileage
  • Car
  • Truck
  • Boat
  • RV
  • ATV’s and UTV’s
  • Motorcycle
  • Construction or farm equipment
  • Any other vehicle ― running or not!

All submissions are subject to evaluation. Due to donation location and condition, some vehicles may not be accepted.

Absolutely! Your vehicle does not need to be running in order to donate it. But, it does need to have all tires inflated so we can tow it away.

All submissions are subject to evaluation. Due to donation location and condition, some vehicles may not be accepted.

When your vehicle is sold, that will determine the value. If your vehicle sells for more than $500, you may be eligible to deduct the full selling price. 

If your vehicle sells for $500 or less, you can deduct the “fair market value” of your vehicle, up to $500. We recommend that you talk to your tax advisor to determine your personal tax deduction situation.

What if I have more questions?

We are happy to answer any other questions you may have. Please email your questions to carsforhomes@habitat.org or call 1-877-277-4344.

Cars for Homes

Give your unwanted car, truck, RV, or boat a new life  Donations are tax deductible and help local families build decent, affordable shelter with Habitat for Humanity Capital Region.

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Veterans Build

We serve & engage veterans through housing help, employment opportunities, and volunteer experiences because every veteran deserves a safe, decent, and affordable place to live.

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