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From old cars comes new hope. Donate your old car today and change a life.
Vehicles For Change
1-800-835-3821.
Together we can help get someone started. 
Vehicles For Change is a non-profit organization that repairs and provides donated vehicles to low-income families for employment purposes.
Virginia Expansion
VFC recently received confirmation from the Virginia Department of Social Services that it has been awarded a $365,000 contract to expand the program into 8 new counties in the state. In addition, new contracts were also awarded to expand the program in several regions where the program has operated for the past several years. The new regions include Lynchburg City, Amhurst, Bedford, Campbell, Spotsylvania, Caroline, Fredericksburg, King George and Stafford. VFC now has contracts to award 50 cars per month in Maryland and Virginia. It is a real vote of confidence by the State of Virginia to award VFC such a large contract.
Our VFC Top Five List of Donations
- 2001 Grand Caravan
- 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- 1999 GMC Silverado
- 1995 BMW 740IL
- 2001 Dodge Intrepid
VFC would like to again thank these and all our generous donors for making it possible for us to continue to assist low-income families by providing their much-needed transportation.
Effect of the New Tax Law In our last issue we informed our readers as to the new tax law that had been signed by President Bush. The new law has already had an effect on donations. Thanks to the panic that the law invoked, December saw record donations.
Unfortunately, since then donations have fallen by almost fifty percent. Most donors are aware only of the portion of the tax lax stating that a donor can only deduct the amount for which the charity sells the car.
Please note the exception in the law that allows for the full fair market value of a deduction if the donated car is used in the program. i.e. provided to a low-income family. Visit our website at www.vehiclesforchange.org for more information.
We want to remind our friends that a donation to VFC may still result in a deduction of the full fair market value. There are two possible scenarios where this is possible.
- 1) The donated car is in good enough condition that we can award it to a recipient.
OR
- 2) The donated car is newer than a 1996 but needs significant repair.
Featured Garage
VFC would once again like to recognize two of the many wonderful garages that assist us in our daily efforts to keep VFC cars on the road. This quarter we recognize Stan Rollisons’ Automotive in Woodbridge, VA. Stan has been a partner with VFC for the past four years and does outstanding work. One of our longest standing partners, Stan’s a very versatile shop and we highly recommend them. Stan says that he is most impressed with the quality of the cars VFC provides to its recipients and VFC’s commitment to getting the cars in the very best of condition. Stan’s can be found at 14852 Farm Creek Dr.; Woodbridge, VA. Contact them at (703) 497-STAN.
Another long-standing partner is Ron’s Automotive in Manchester, MD. Ron’s is also a very versatile shop that is very customer friendly. VFC always receives great reports from it recipients visiting there. Dave says that they are committed to working with VFC because it allows them to give back to the community in an area they know best. Dave is impressed with VFC’s ability to provide quality cars at such a low price. Ron’s Automotive is located at 4028 Hanover Pike in Manchester MD and can be reached at (410) 239-3180.
Letter From Recipient
Dear VFC Team,
I want to thank you for giving me a 1993 Nissan Sentra in August 2003. Thank you for the cars low price. Thank you for the affordable monthly payments. Thank you not only because gave me a reliable car but also because you have provided me affordable auto services. This car is taking care of my family, job, school and church.
Again, thank you and have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Sincerely,
Roumany Soliman
VFC Benefits
Many of our partners and donors may not be aware of all the benefits provided to recipients by the VFC program. They are:
- Very low cost transportation.
- A twelve-month loan guaranteed by VFC. Recipients are able to establish credit.
- A six-month warranty.
- The ability to have their car repaired by VFC at a labor rate of $25/hr and the cost of parts once the warranty has expired.
- A Car Orientation class reviewing the basic maintenance procedures of car ownership.
- A team of dedicated professionals ready to help in any way we can.
VFC would like to invite you to join us in this wonderful endeavor. There are several ways in which you can help. Volunteers are needed to:
- Assist in marketing efforts.
- Write the newsletter.
- Assist in award process.
- Contact recipients in annual survey.
Interested? Call VFC Today!
Recipients!! Please keep us updated on your new life with your car. We would love to hear about new family additions, new jobs, anything going on in your life!! Call us, write us a letter, or drop us an e-mail!
If you or anyone you know would like to donate a vehicle or has any questions about our program, please contact us.
Phone: 410-590-1801 or 1-800-835-3821
Fax: 410-590-1804
E-mail:info@vehiclesforchange.org
Web: www.vehiclesforchange.org
Mail: 5230 Washington Blvd. Halthorpe, MD 21227
