Donate Your Car to Community Auto Program

Get the maximum possible tax benefit when you donate your car to our Community Auto program, a unique program in the Pittsburgh area that accepts car donations, has the cars repaired, then sells them at reasonable prices (with lots of benefits) to families in need.

LOCATION
NHCO's Community Auto office is located at 11490 Perry Highway in Wexford, next to Hubcap City.

HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday 9-4
Tuesday 9-6
Wednesday By appointment only
Thursday 9-4
Friday 9-4
Saturday By appointment only
Sunday Closed

PROGRAM INFORMATION
Transportation can be a major hurdle for families in hardship and poverty. Without reliable and affordable transportation, it can be difficult, if not impossible, to acquire and maintain employment.

NHCO's Community Auto program makes vehicle ownership affordable to low-income individuals and families experiencing economic hardship so they have a reliable means of transportation for getting to work and to meet other family transportation needs.

What makes us special? Many local agencies accept donated vehicles. However, NHCO puts those vehicles back into the hands of local families who need them. Purchasers receive their cars with a valid PA inspection sticker, a one-year AAA membership, a full tank of gas, and a 6-month warranty. Families will receive a free, new car seat for each child who needs one (thanks to Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield for awarding us a $5,000 grant for this purpose). NHCO stands behind every car sold.

WORDS OF THANKS

"Thank you very much, that you have provided me with a very good car. I thank you, Addie (who did paper work with me) and all the staff for helping me like poor people with car. And my car is very very good. I, my mother, and wife all are happy and have said thank you to you and all. I will be very much happy if I can be of any help to you or your office anytime." - Car buyer pictured at right, who lived in a refugee camp for 18 years before moving to the United States with his wife and mother

"Community Auto really helped me when I was trying to purchase a car to go back and forth to work. None of the dealers were willing to hold a vehicle for me, except Community Auto. Thanks!"

"I'm very thankful to the person who donated their car and to Community Auto for all they have done to help me have transportation again. It will help my job search and my ability to do basic errands. Also, it will allow my son to get to and from school. I am very grateful."

"Do you know why my husband got a job? It was because I got the car and can take him to work and back."

"My heartfelt thank you goes out to you. I cannot begin to tell you how critical having an SUV or minivan is to my livelihood. Your program was a lifesaver! I can continue to grow my little business without the extreme burden of trying to find a replacement truck. You made a huge impact on my 2010!"

Photos of local families and individuals with their new cars can be seen here.

DONATE A CAR - INFORMATION FOR DONORS

Our mission is to get cars into the hands of low-income people who need them for work. All appropriate cars will be sold to qualifying individuals in need. In these cases, you may deduct the fair market value of the vehicle (what it would sell for on the open market).

We will do our best to match your donation with a family who needs a car; however, some cars are not suitable for a low-income family to maintain and will be sold at auction. Other cars cannot be repaired and will be scrapped. In these instances, the amount you can deduct varies, and you should discuss your donation with your tax advisor or download the IRS’s publication, A Donor’s Guide to Vehicle Donations.

Want to donate your car? Donors may drop off the car by appointment or request a pick-up. When calling to inquire about donating a car, please be prepared to provide the year, make and model, as well as the approximate mileage and general condition. Contact Jenn Carr at 724-443-8300 or fill out the form below.

FINANCIAL DONATIONS NEEDED

• Financial donations are urgently needed to help us get the vehicles road-ready quickly and efficiently. Please mail checks to North Hills Community Outreach, 1975 Ferguson Road, Allison Park, PA 15101, and mark "Community Auto" on the memo line.
• You can also donate with a credit card through our secure online donation form. Just be sure to type "Community Auto" in the comments section.
• Community Auto's United Way Contributor Choice code is 1528691 if you wish to designate.

INFORMATION FOR PROSPECTIVE BUYERS

The majority of cars are sold to people who live in western Pennsylvania who need their car for work. However, in special circumstances, cars may be available for those living further away. All buyers must have some financial resources available for purchase (savings, gift from family, Welfare grant, Ways to Work loan, etc.).

First, see if you qualify under our income guidelines. Next, click here to download and print an application, complete it and send it to the address on the form. If you do not have access to a printer, submit the online form below and an application will be mailed to you. If you have questions, contact Jenn Carr at 724-443-8300.

CONTACT US TO PURCHASE OR DONATE A CAR:

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