Teddy Bear Cops (www.givecars.com) is a car donation program endorsed by the New York Police Department. Its mission is simple: Give thousands of teddy bears to police, fire and rescue departments across the United States. Those gifts may go to children who are victims of abuse, who have been injured in an accident, or who lost their homes to fire. With New York car donations, Teddy Bear Cops sells the car for proceeds. A portion of the proceeds benefits Teddy Bear Cops, including its giveaway program in New York City.


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The Better Business Bureau of New York offers advice to residents who are thinking about donating an unwanted car to charity: Make sure the charity will make the most of your car donation. There are numerous car donation programs to choose from, but the BBB of New York warns donors to choose carefully. While a lot of New Yorkers give to charity through volunteer time and donations of used clothes, a car donation is a big gift. Donors should make sure that a large portion of the proceeds from car donation sales go to charitable causes, not hidden costs. The BBB of New York offers this "vehicle donation checklist": -- Make sure the recipient is registered as a 501(c)3 nonprofit. Otherwise you cannot claim a tax deduction. -- Transer the title to the charity, not the fundraising company that may handle the collection. -- Keep records of the transfer. -- Ask how much in revenues the charity will ger when it resells the car. Some charities only get a flat fee, with the rest going to the auction house and fundraiser.


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The first step to making Chicago car donations is to learn about the charities active in the city. Check online for a comprehensive list of charities by organization and by neighborhood. One charity organization is Great Doings, which bills itself as Chicago`s "oldest, largest and most frequently visited repository for charity-related event information." Great Doing will give donors a sense of the options for giving in Chicago. But it will be up to donors to contact these charities on their own to see if they have car donation programs.


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Looking for an established charity for your Chicago car donations? Consider a charity with a proven track record of serving the Chicago community. Some charities with car donation programs are nationally based, and the proceeds may not benefit a specific city or its residents. An example of a Chicago-based charity with strong ties to the city's diverse communities is public TV station WTTW, Channel 11. WTTW11 has a variety of media – television, radio, print, online, and events. Most Chicagoans are familiar with it and its programs. So how does its car donation program work? WTTW11 relies on member support whether its volunteering or donating a gift. WTTW11 will accept unwanted cars, trucks, or motorcycles as donations. The vehicles are sold, with the proceeds supporting WTTW11 and its sister radio station, 98.7WFMT. To donate a vehicle, call toll free, 866-740-9889.


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