How the car donation process works
Donate your vehicle from anywhere in the Fort Lauderdale area
Start by telling Cruise for Cause about the car, truck, van, SUV, motorcycle, boat, or other vehicle you want to donate. You do not need to be an expert on paperwork or vehicle value. Share basic details such as the year, make, model, condition, location, and title status. Free tow pickup is available across Fort Lauderdale and nearby South Florida communities, including Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Pompano Beach, Dania Beach, Hollywood, Sunrise, Tamarac, and Weston. The goal is to make giving convenient while keeping the focus on the people your donation can help.
Your donated vehicle is picked up at no cost
After your donation is accepted, a licensed towing provider coordinates a pickup time that works for you. The tow is free, whether the vehicle starts or has been sitting unused in a driveway, garage, condo lot, or business parking area. You remove your personal belongings, sign the required title documents, and receive an initial donation receipt. Fort Lauderdale donors often appreciate that they can clear space without paying for towing, advertising a private sale, or negotiating with buyers, while still supporting a cause they care about.
The vehicle is sold and 100-percent of proceeds go to Heritage
Once picked up, your vehicle is prepared for sale through the appropriate resale channel. The important mission point is simple: 100-percent of vehicle proceeds go to Heritage for the Blind, a recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit, EIN 58-2164446. Those proceeds help fund services for people who are blind or visually impaired. Rather than your unused car remaining idle in South Florida heat and traffic, it becomes financial support for programs designed to help individuals better understand, access, and navigate available resources.
Proceeds help connect people with vital assistance programs
Heritage for the Blind uses vehicle donation proceeds to support services for blind and visually impaired Americans, including help connecting individuals with government benefits and assistance programs. That may include guidance related to SSI, SSDI, LIHEAP, Section 8, Medicare Extra Help, Medicaid, and other programs for which someone may qualify. Donors or community members who want to explore eligibility can visit nhftb.org/finder. Your Fort Lauderdale car donation helps support this type of navigation, so people facing vision loss are not left to sort through complex systems alone.
You receive tax documentation after the vehicle sells
Because Heritage for the Blind is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, EIN 58-2164446, donations may be tax deductible for donors who itemize deductions. If your vehicle sells for more than $500, your deduction is generally based on the gross vehicle sale price, and IRS Form 1098-C is provided for your records. Keep your receipt and consult a qualified tax professional if you have questions about your personal return. Cruise for Cause helps provide the documentation you need while Heritage receives the proceeds to advance its mission.
Key facts about car donation
Heritage for the Blind is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, EIN 58-2164446.
Free vehicle pickup is available for donors throughout Fort Lauderdale and the South Florida region.
100-percent of vehicle proceeds go to Heritage for the Blind to support its mission.
Proceeds help fund services for people who are blind or visually impaired.
Heritage helps connect individuals with SSI, SSDI, LIHEAP, Section 8, Medicare Extra Help, and Medicaid.
For vehicles sold over $500, donors receive IRS Form 1098-C showing the gross sale price.