Illinois Council of the Blind

Donate a Vehicle to Illinois Council of the Blind

The purpose of the Illinois Council of the Blind is to promote the general welfare of citizens in Illinois who are blind. Our goal is to improve the quality of life for all blind and visually impaired citizens of Illinois. Our objectives include protecting the rights and privileges of visually impaired Illinois citizens by monitoring legislation, agencies, and organizations that provide services for them. We also provide mutual encouragement and support through social change.

Thank you for your interest in donating a vehicle to the Illinois Council of the Blind. We're happy to say that the Illinois Council of the Blind has bolstered vital programs through funding obtained by this vehicle donation program. Your donation helps Illinois Council of the Blind increase their contributions to the public good! Thank you for your donation.

The Illinois Council of the Blind 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 Illinois Council of the Blindis a 501-C3 nonprofit charitable corporation.

Or call 800-767-6335 to speak to a live customer service representative, seven days a week.

When you donate a vehicle to Illinois Council of the Blind 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 Illinois Council of the Blind has partnered with The Vehicle Donation Processing Center, Inc. in the operation of our vehicle donation program. The Vehicle Donation Processing Center, Inc. allows The Illinois Council of the Blindto 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 Illinois Council of the Blind. The Vehicle Donation Processing Center guarantees payment of all expenses in administering the program for Illinois Council of the Blind. Every month, net proceeds are split evenly between the Vehicle Donation Processing Center, Inc. and Illinois Council of the Blind.

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