Our organization operates locally for Monterey and San Benito Counties providing community services and disaster relief. Our focus is to provide relief to victims of disaster and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. When a disaster threatens or strikes, the American Red Cross, Monterey Bay Area Chapter provides shelter, food, and health and mental services to address basic human needs. The core of Red Cross disaster relief is the assistance given to individuals and families affected by disaster to enable them to continue on with their lives and be able to resume their daily activities on their own again.

Thank you for your interest in donating a vehicle to the American Red Cross Monterey Bay Area Chapter. We're happy to say that the American Red Cross Monterey Bay Area Chapter has bolstered vital programs through funding obtained by this vehicle donation program. Your donation helps American Red Cross Monterey Bay Area Chapter increase their contributions to the public good! Thank you for your donation.

The American Red Cross Monterey Bay Area Chapter offers a highly specialized program where you can donate a car, truck, trailer, recreational vehicle, boat, etc., as well as lots and real estate. The American Red Cross Monterey Bay Area Chapteris a 501-C3 nonprofit charitable corporation.

Or call 800-324-7573 to speak to a live customer service representative, seven days a week.

When you donate a vehicle to American Red Cross Monterey Bay Area Chapter you also benefit in the following ways:

• Qualify for your lawful IRS tax deduction
• Avoid confusing Department of Motor Vehicles paperwork or Smog hassles
• Get free vehicle pick-up whether your donated car is running or not (restrictions apply)
• Avoid all the headaches of selling a used car; no expensive want ads, no taking phone calls, no showing the car repeatedly, no price haggling...

The American Red Cross Monterey Bay Area Chapter has partnered with The Vehicle Donation Processing Center in the operation of our vehicle donation program. The Vehicle Donation Processing Center allows The American Red Cross Monterey Bay Area Chapter to be able to benefit from vehicular donations, and offers this service to you.

When a donation is pledged, the Vehicle Donation Processing Center, Inc., takes the donor information over the telephone, handles all the documents, vehicle pick up, sale at auction and distribution of proceeds to The American Red Cross Monterey Bay Area Chapter. The Vehicle Donation Processing Center guarantees payment of all expenses in administering the program for American Red Cross Monterey Bay Area Chapter. Every month, net proceeds are split evenly between the Vehicle Donation Processing Center, Inc. and American Red Cross Monterey Bay Area Chapter.

Check out How to Donate to get started, or go straight to our Donation Pick Up Form!