Can I donate more than one vehicle in Silver Spring?

Yes. Submit the form for the first vehicle and mention the others when the coordinator calls; multiple pickups in Silver Spring can often be arranged together.

Do I need the title to donate in Silver Spring?

A title in your name makes the transfer simplest. If you cannot find it, choose "No" or "Not sure" on the form — coordinators handle missing-title donations regularly and will explain the options for your situation before pickup.

What if I would rather give cash than a vehicle?

Veterans Care Charity accepts monetary gifts directly on its own site, and those donations fund the same veteran outreach programs.

Does towing cost anything in Silver Spring?

No. Towing anywhere in Silver Spring is free, and the cost is never passed back to you or deducted from your receipt.

Do I have to be present for the Silver Spring pickup?

Usually someone should be there to hand over the keys and any paperwork, but if that is not possible, tell the coordinator when they call and they will go through the alternatives with you.

Will you accept a vehicle in Silver Spring that does not run?

Yes. Non-running vehicles are accepted throughout Silver Spring. Flat tires, a dead battery, a failed inspection or years of sitting still are all fine — just describe the condition on the form.

Silver Spring, Maryland Vehicle Donation

Donate Your Car in Silver Spring, Maryland

Donate a vehicle in Silver Spring and help a veteran. Towing is on us.

That car in the driveway or garage in Silver Spring does not have to be sold, listed or repaired. Free pickup is available throughout Silver Spring, and every donation is tax-deductible.

If the vehicle is parked closer to Baltimore, Columbia and Germantown than to Silver Spring itself, the pickup still works the same way — Maryland is served statewide.

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What we accept in Silver Spring

If it has wheels or a hull, it is probably welcome. Silver Spring donors regularly hand over cars, trucks, SUVs, vans, motorcycles, RVs and boats.

You do not need to repair, clean or tow anything yourself. Tell us the condition as it is and the pickup is arranged around it.

Veterans Care Charity and your Silver Spring donation

Veterans Car Donation is the vehicle-donation program of Veterans Care Charity, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit established in 2012 and based in Las Vegas, NV.

Money raised from Silver Spring vehicles funds meals, clothing and shelter assistance for veterans through the charity's outreach and advocacy work.

"Veterans Care Charity is committed to improving the lives of our American heroes, the Veterans. Through outreach and advocacy, we can make a difference."

Free pickup in Silver Spring

There is never a charge to you for towing in Silver Spring — not at pickup, and not deducted from anything afterward.

Coordinators cover Silver Spring and the surrounding area, including Baltimore, Columbia and Germantown.

Tax deduction details for Silver Spring donors

Your vehicle donation is tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. Veterans Care Charity is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. You will receive a donation receipt, and IRS Form 1098-C if your vehicle sells for more than $500. Please consult your tax advisor regarding your specific deduction.

You never have to chase the paperwork — the receipt comes at pickup and any additional IRS form follows once the vehicle is processed.

Three steps to donate your vehicle in Silver Spring

From the first form to the final paperwork, a Silver Spring donation moves in three steps.

Tell us about the vehicle — the short form takes about 60 seconds, or call (855) 681-1155 and a coordinator will take the details by phone.
Schedule free pickup — a coordinator calls to arrange towing at a time that suits you, wherever the vehicle sits in Silver Spring.
Receive your paperwork — you get a donation receipt at pickup, plus IRS Form 1098-C if the vehicle sells for more than $500.

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