Volunteers of America's Charity Connection assists other non-profits in obtaining donations of automobiles, boats and recreational vehicles for public sale through its Automobile Donation Program. Sixty percent of net proceeds are returned to the participating non-profit agency; the remaining proceeds support Volunteers of America Bay Area's 30 community-based programs.

Here's how Charity Connection works: The automobile donor notifies Charity Connection of their donation. Charity Connection arranges for pickup of the donated vehicle and instruments to accept title. Charity Connection then provides the donor and the public charity with a receipt for the vehicle, and assumes responsibility for its transportation, storage and sale. Title is not transferred until the vehicle is sold, and all administrative tasks are handled by Charity Connection.

Volunteers of America has operated a donation program for automobiles, boats and recreational vehicles since 1984. The program has been very successful and has generated thousands of dollars to support Volunteers of America Bay Area's other programs and services.

If you would like more information on this fund-raising program, or if you would like to donate an automobile and name your charity, please e-mail us at or call Charity Connection at 1-800-559-5458.