Your Used Car Can Help a Homeless Family in Need

At least four families in Bridge Communities' Transitional Housing Program are currently in need of cars.  These hard-working parents need safe, reliable transportation to get to and from work each day. 

You can donate your used car to Bridge's Auto Donation Program and help a homeless family in great need.  Your donation will make it possible for a mom to get to work to earn a living to support her family.

“We are continuing to experience great need in this area,” Bridge Program Director Karen Stewart explains.  “Four families are in need of cars right now, and we anticipate more soon.”

Cars donated to Bridge Communities’ Auto Donation Program are almost never sold for cash, Stewart says.  Most cars donated to Bridge are thoroughly inspected and repaired by a local auto repair shop and are then given to Bridge families who need safe, reliable transportation.  Only cars beyond reasonable repair are sold at auction, and the funds go directly to Bridge Communities' Transitional Housing Program.

Stewart adds that mechanics say people are keeping their cars longer and often “running them into the ground,” so fewer cars are being donated to organizations like Bridge Communities than in the past.

If you're interested in donating your used car to Bridge Communities, please contact Bridge Communities’ Program Director Karen Stewart at (630) 545-0610, ext. 17 or karen.stewart@bridgecommunities.org.  Donations are tax deductible. 

Thank you!