United Way of Greater Los Angeles

Donate a Vehicle to United Way of Greater Los Angeles
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Thank you for donating your vehicle to United Way of Greater Los Angeles, and helping us fight poverty in Los Angeles as we work together to change lives and communities. 1.6 million people live in poverty. 600,000 of them are children. Your generous gift will help children and families plan a brighter future.

The United Way of Greater Los Angeles 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 United Way of Greater Los Angelesis a 501-C3 nonprofit charitable corporation.

Or call 800-336-1868 to speak to a live customer service representative, seven days a week.

When you donate a vehicle to United Way of Greater Los Angeles 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 United Way of Greater Los Angeles 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 United Way of Greater Los Angelesto 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 United Way of Greater Los Angeles. The Vehicle Donation Processing Center guarantees payment of all expenses in administering the program for United Way of Greater Los Angeles. Every month, net proceeds are split evenly between the Vehicle Donation Processing Center, Inc. and United Way of Greater Los Angeles.

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