Car Donations Help Refugees in Gulu, Uganda

There are many good reasons to donate a car to charity, but one of the most rewarding ones is getting to see what is made possible by your donation. Here, for example, is a brief glimpse at one of the projects Activated Ministries is able to sponsor as a result of the generosity of our car donors. Family Care Uganda's Project Gulu is an exciting and multi-faceted project:  First, is the just recently completed construction of a school to provide educational...

Missionary Kids Get Scholarships

With Spring Break right around the corner, it's the perfect time for low income college students to start considering where they will get funding and scholarships to help cover summer tuition. If you know of any students with a missionary background or whose parents have been involved in missionary work, refer them to Activated Ministries' "In...

Why and How Junk Cars are Recycled

What happens when choose to donate a junk car to charity? Read on to find out more.

Donate a Car and Support Education

When you decide to donate a car to charity, you may not realize everything that vehicle donation is making possible.  In today's post, we want to take a minute to give you a glimpse of a program that is only possible thanks to the generosity of donors like yourself who choose to donate a car rather than sell it.    ...

Our Year In Review - 2012

Happy New Year 2013! Here's a quick recap of all that was accomplished at Activated Ministries and Donate a Car 2 Charity in 2012, thanks to everyone who made it possible.

What To Do If Hurricane Sandy Left You With A Flood Vehicle?

The flooding causes by Hurricane Sandy left behind thousands of flooded vehicles. If yours was one of them, here are some tips on what to do and what not to do with a flood vehicle, including how to dry them out, how to do a basic initial evaluation of the flood damage and contact information for the major insurance companies.

How to Donate a Car in Illinois

Donating a car to charity is a wonderful choice. Here is a simple car donation guide for car donors who plan to donate a car in Illinois with instructions on what to do with your license plates, what paperwork to file with your Department of Motor Vehicles, what tax paperwork you should receive and more.

How to Claim Your Car Donation Tax Deduction 2012 and 2013

Don’t wait till the last minute to donate a car if you plan to claim a car donation tax deduction in 2012. The deadline to donate your car is midnight, December 31 in order for your charitable donation to be applied to your 2012 taxes.

Remembering the Victims of 9/11

On this day, 11 years after the tragic and senseless events of 9/11, we pause to remember those who lost their lives, those who lost loved ones and the heroes who gave their lives so that others may live. The years may pass, but we will always remember your sacrifice and your loss.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you on this day. "As...
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