NEW LOCATION
Community Auto has moved from its Richland location. The organization’s new facility is located at 11490 Perry Highway in Wexford, next to Hubcap City.
The new location with proximity to auto-related businesses offers greater opportunities for efficient service and expanded programming, which will result in more low-income families having access to affordable and reliable transportation. Ed Holdcroft, owner of Hubcap City, is donating his expertise to help get donated cars roadworthy quickly.
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Transportation can be a major hurdle for families in hardship
and poverty. Without reliable and safe transportation, it can be
difficult, if not impossible, to acquire and maintain employment.
NHCO is partnering with Community Auto to make
vehicle ownership affordable to low-income individuals and families
experiencing economic hardship so they have a safe and reliable
means of transportation for getting to work and to meet other family
transportation needs. NHCO performs "back office" support
in finances, human resources, volunteer management, communciations
and fundraising so that Community Auto can focus its efforts on
helping those in need.
What makes us special? Many local agencies accept
donated vehicles. However, Community Auto 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
and a full tank of gas! Most cars come with a 3-month/3,500 mile
warranty. Plus, thanks to a partnership with TECHS, families will
receive a free, new car seat for each child (up to age 8) who needs
one.
Photos of local families and individuals
with their new cars can be seen here.
2007-08 Annual
Report available here (in PDF format)
INFORMATION FOR DONORS
Our mission is to get cars into the hands of low-income people who need them for work and critical family matters. All appropriate cars will be sold at well below fair market value 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, i.e., Kelley Blue Book value).
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 vehicle? 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 Community
Auto, c/o North Hills Community Outreach, 1975 Ferguson Road, Allison Park, PA 15101.
- 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
during the next campaign.
- For federal employees, Community Auto's
Combined Federal Campaign code is 25187.
INFORMATION FOR PROSPECTIVE BUYERS
The majority of cars are sold to people who live in western Pennsylvania.
However, in special circumstances, cars may be available for those
living further away. You 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. To
request an application by mail, submit the simple online form below
and one will be mailed to you. Please be sure to include your complete
address, including zip code. If you have questions, contact Jenn Carr at 724-443-8300.
Cars currently available for purchase:
- 2002 Hyundai Elantra
- 2001 Pontiac Grand Am
- 1998 Plymouth Grand Voyager
- 1998 Subaru Legacy Outback Wagon
- 1997 Honda CRV
- 1996 Ford Taurus sedan
CONTACT US TO PURCHASE OR DONATE
A VEHICLE:
Please fill this form out COMPLETELY and be sure to include your zip code!
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