Donate a Car, Van, or RV on Long Island
"Why Donate to HLI Instead of a National Broker?"
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✓ 100% Free Towing & Pickup (Anywhere in Nassau or Suffolk County)
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✓ Maximize Your Tax Deduction (We provide your IRS tax receipt directly)
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✓ All Vehicles Accepted (Running or not—cars, trucks, vans, campers, and RVs)
Please note: To finalize your donation, you will need a clean New York State Certificate of Title and the vehicle keys..."
"Unlike national vehicle donation charities that sell your car at auction and keep most of the proceeds, Homeless Long Island keeps your donation 100% local. Your vehicle directly funds street outreach or provides vital transportation to help an unhoused neighbor keep their job."
Why Donate to HLI Instead of a National Broker? Most national car donation programs pass your gift through middleman brokers. When you donate to Homeless Long Island, your vehicle directly funds local street outreach, emergency supplies, and community support right here in Nassau and Suffolk County.
Give Your Vehicle a Second Life-Help Someone Survive Homelessness
We are Infinite Reach corp 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to addressing homelessness across Long Island, including individuals and families living in vehicles or at risk of losing housing.
We accept many types of donated vehicles, including:
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Cars
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Vans
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SUVs
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Campers
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RVs and motorhomes
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Trucks
Vehicles may be running or non-running. Titles are preferred but we can help guide you through the process if paperwork is missing.
"How Donated Vehicles Help the Homeless"
How Donated Vehicles Help the Homeless Homeless Long Island uses donated vehicles strictly for employment support and homelessness prevention, not for people living in cars. Working vehicles are provided to people experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness who have a job or are starting a new job. These vehicles are used to help individuals get to work, keep their current employment, start new employment, attend job interviews, and reach essential appointments. Vehicles are not used as shelter and are not intended for people living in cars. Non-working vehicles are sold for scrap metal. The proceeds are used to support all homeless individuals, regardless of how or where they are sheltered. Funds help pay for emergency assistance, outreach, transportation support, supplies, and other services that benefit the broader homeless community across Long Island. This vehicle donation program is focused on employment stability and homelessness prevention. All donations are managed with dignity, care, and transparency.
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Tax Benefits of Donating a Vehicle
Homeless Long Island is a business name that is a DBA for Infinite Reach corp which is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
All donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.
After your donation, you will receive documentation acknowledging your charitable contribution, which you may use when filing your taxes.
Please consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
"Frequently Asked Questions About Donating an Automobile"
Do you accept both working and non-working vehicles? Yes. We accept both working and non-working vehicles. Each vehicle is used in the way that creates the greatest benefit for people experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless. What happens to working cars? Working vehicles are used for employment support and homelessness prevention. They help people who have a job or are starting a new job get reliable transportation to work, job interviews, and essential appointments. What happens to cars that do not run? Non-working vehicles are sold for scrap metal. The proceeds are used to support all homeless individuals through outreach, emergency assistance, supplies, and support services across Long Island. Are donated cars given to people living in cars? Donated vehicles are not used as housing and are not provided to people living in cars. The program focuses on employment access and homelessness prevention. Who receives a working vehicle? Working vehicles are provided to people experiencing homelessness or housing instability who have a job or a verified employment opportunity and need transportation to maintain or begin work. Is my car donation tax-deductible? Yes. Homeless Long Island DBA of Infinite Reach corp a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and all donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. Donation acknowledgment documentation is provided. Do you accept vehicles without a title? Titles are preferred. If you do not have a title, contact us in most cases we have a solution. Does my car have to be in good condition? No. Vehicles do not need to be in perfect condition. Running vehicles help with employment access, and non-running vehicles still make an impact through scrap proceeds. Can I donate vans, trucks, or SUVs? Yes. We accept cars, vans, SUVs, trucks, and other vehicles. How does my donation help the homeless community overall? Your donation either: Helps someone get to work or keep their job, preventing homelessness, or Funds programs that support all homeless individuals, including emergency aid and outreach services. Why focus on transportation? Reliable transportation is often the missing link that allows people to work, stay employed, and move toward long-term stability. Supporting employment is one of the most effective ways to prevent homelessness. How do I start the car donation process? Simply contact us to provide basic vehicle information. We will guide you through the next steps and make the process as easy as possible. Do you accept campers? We accept livable and functional campers: we can take campers that need repair, we will have to look at it before we decide,. Do you accept RV's? Yes, any condition. What counties do you accept donations? Suffolk, Nassau, Brooklyn, Queens.