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New 50/50 Partner – Rossmoor Rotary Foundation

Our newest 50/50 partner is the Rossmoor Rotary Foundation. The Rossmoor Rotary Foundation, a publicly supported organization, was founded in 1984 by the Rotary Club of Rossmoor, and operates exclusively for charitable purposes.

Most of the Rossmoor Rotary Foundation’s service projects are done in partnership with other community organizations. For International projects they frequently receive matching funds from Rotary International thereby greatly enhancing the impact of contributions.

Projects and Grants worth over $70,000 were funded during 2015-16. For a complete list of organizations and projects supported, visit their Services Projects page.

The Rossmoor Rotary Club meets for lunch every Wednesday at Noon at:

Rossmoor Hillside Clubhouse
3400 Lower Golden Rain Rd.
Walnut Creek CA 94595

No Host Refreshments at 11:30 a.m.
• Lunch at Noon •
Program Ends at 1:30 p.m.

Meetings include guest speakers and a lot of interpersonal fun and jousting among its members.

Membership in the Rossmoor Rotary Club is by invitation. If you are interested in learning more, please ask a current member, or visit the Joining Our Club page.

Antioch Rotary Club 50/50 Partner

We’re pleased to welcome Antioch Rotary Club – New 50/50 Cars2ndChance Partner to the Cars2ndChance family! The Antioch Rotary Club joins 19 additional partners and designated recipients. Partners apply and if granted, receive a portion of donated proceeds when donors select that organization on our Donation page. Read more about all of the Cars2ndChance partners.

Meeting location is Lone Tree Golf Course, 4800 Golf Course Rd., Antioch CA 94531. The club meets Thursdays at 12:15pm.

Newest 50/50 Partner – Rotary E-Club of The Greater San Fernando Valley

New Cars2ndChance Partner - Rotary E-Club of Greater San Fernando Vallley

photo courtesy of www.metro.net

We’re pleased to welcome Rotary E-Club of The Greater San Fernando Valley to the Cars2ndChance family! The Rotary E-Club of The Greater San Fernando Valley joins 18 additional partners and designated recipients. Partners apply and if granted, receive a portion of donated proceeds when donors select that organization on our Donation page. Read more about this and all of the Cars2ndChance partners.

 

Walnut Creek Sunrise Rotary New 50/50 Partner

We’re pleased to welcome the Walnut Creek Sunrise Rotary to the Cars2ndChance family.
The Walnut Creek Sunrise Rotary joins 17 additional partners and designated recipients. Partners apply and if granted, receive a portion of donated proceeds when donors select that organization on our Donation page.

Walnut Creek Sunrise Rotary are a group of business professionals, government leaders and humanitarians who meet each week on Tuesday mornings at Scott’s in Walnut Creek to enjoy informative and interesting programs, camaraderie, networking opportunities and a chance to serve larger causes by working together.

Contact them using the Walnut Creek Sunrise Rotary online contact form.

Meeting Time & Location Information
Tuesday at 7:00 AM
Scott’s Seafood Bar & Grill
1333 N. California Blvd
Walnut Creek, CA 94596  map it
Moving to Wednesday effective June 3

Cars2ndChance generates over $50,000 dollars each year from vehicle donations that are given directly to Rotary. For the person making a vehicle donation, the program is simple and straightforward and the process is easy. A tax deduction is usually an added bonus for vehicles donated to the program.

South Asian Behavioral Health and Training Foundation 50/50 Partner

Dollarphotoclub_42711096We’re pleased to welcome the South Asian Behavioral Health and Training Foundation (SABH) to the Cars2ndChance family.
The South Asian Behavioral Health and Training Foundation joins 16 additional partners and designated recipients. Partners apply and if granted, receive a portion of donated proceeds when donors select that organization on our Donation page.

SABH was founded by Dr. Harmesh Kumar, who is a licensed clinical psychologist in the Bay Area. For the last 28 years,  the SABH Foundation is helping our seniors (Physical and Mental health) and people with disabilities (Developmental, Physical and Mental disabilities) by providing mental health and residential care facilities in the Central Valley area at several locations.  

South Asian Behavioral Health and Training Foundation (SABH)

2249 Pacheco Street
Concord, CA 94520
PHONE: (415) 504-3471
FAX: 925-887-6791

For more information and ways you can assist in their work, call the number listed above.

Cars2ndChance generates over $50,000 dollars each year from vehicle donations that are given directly to Rotary. For the person making a vehicle donation, the program is simple and straightforward and the process is easy. A tax deduction is usually an added bonus for vehicles donated to the program.

Rotary Club of Benicia Foundation – Newest 50/50 Partner

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We’re pleased to welcome the Rotary Club of Benicia Foundation to the Cars2ndChance family. The Rotary Club of Benicia Foundation joins 15 additional partners and designated recipients. Partners apply and if granted, receive a portion of donated proceeds when donors select that organization on our Donation page.

The Rotary Club of Benicia was chartered on December 9, 1966.

Below is a partial list of the many community and international projects the Rotary Club of Benicia has been, and continues to be involved in. For a complete list go to the following page on their website.

  • Annual street cleanup
  • Benches on First Street
  • City of Benicia 9th Street Park
  • Dictionaries for all third graders each year
  • Flag holders and flags for First Street
  • Garbage truck for Tula, Mexico

The Rotary Club of Benicia meets every Tuesday at 12:15pm at the Benicia Yacht Club, 400 East Second Street, Benicia, CA 94510. For more information, visit their website, send an email to BeniciaRotary@OneBox.com or call 707-743-0143.

Cars2ndChance generates over $50,000 dollars each year from vehicle donations that are given directly to Rotary. For the person making a vehicle donation, the program is simple and straightforward and the process is easy. A tax deduction is usually an added bonus for vehicles donated to the program.

Alamo CA Rotary Club – Newest 50/50 Partner

partnershipWe’re pleased to welcome the following 501 c3 non-profit organization to the Cars2ndChance family: Rotary Club of Alamo, CAThe Rotary Club of Alamo joins fourteen (14) other partners that were added earlier as partners and designated recipients. Partners apply and if granted, receive a portion of donated proceeds when donors select that organization on our Donation page.

To designate a charity to receive a portion of funds donated, on the Donation page where it says, Optional: Select A Recipient School or Charity, click on the pull-down menu icon to view all the organizations. Find the organization and click on it. Then fill out the remainder of the form and click “Send Information”. It’s that easy! Have another question? Go to our full list of Frequently Asked Questions.
The Rotary Club of Alamo is known as “The Can Do” Club.  Proceeds from the Cars2ndChance program will help the Club continue its many community service and international projects.  The Club:
  1. Supports the music programs in six local schools;
  2. Sponsors two RotaCare Free Medical Clinics in Pittsburg and Richmond that provide volunteer quality health care to uninsured and underserved adults with acute or chronic medical conditions;
  3. Provides books to local school libraries and dictionaries to third-grade students in two local elementary schools;
  4. Undertook a major project to beautify the I-680/Stone Valley interchange in Alamo and sponsors the yearly Easter Egg Hunt that is enjoyed by hundreds of local children;
  5. Supports Meals On Wheels and the East Bay Stand Down project to help our underserved Veterans.
Internationally, The Rotary Club of Alamo has achieved close to $500,000 in Rotary International Foundation Grants for education and literacy  projects in the Pondicherry region of India benefiting some 44,000 school aged children.
The Rotary Club of Alamo was founded on May 7, 1971 and has 45 members.  The Club meets on Wednesdays at 12:15 p.m. at Round Hill Country Club, 3169 Round Hill Road, Alamo.
Wish to make a donation for local and international projects? Checks should be sent to The Foundation of the Rotary Club of Alamo, a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization.  Our federal tax identification number (EIN) is 77-0600752.  The address is the same as the Club P.O. Box.
Visit the Rotary Club of Alamo Facebook page:

 

Tax Writeoff May Pay for Black Friday Purchases

Tax Write Off For a Donated Vehicle Can Be Significant

Dollarphotoclub_71433092Serving the Concord, San Ramon, Clayton, Lamorinda and entire Bay Area for 16 years, Cars2ndChance and Concord/Clayton Sunrise Rotary Club have been providing valuable tax credits when vehicles are donated, running or not. A quick call to 925-360-5260 before 12/31/14 can yield big benefits — perhaps even pay for the Black Friday shopping you and I did!

Our service includes additional benefits including the option of selecting one of many community non-profit organizations that receive 50% of all sale or sale-for-parts. See the list of non-profits supported.

Have a question? Our FAQ may have the answer. If not, please give us a call — we would be happy to help.

We’re often asked, why Cars2ndChance and not another worthwhile organization that accepts vehicle donations?

First, check with the organization to determine how much every dollar goes to overhead. Cars2ndChance overhead is very small — only the bare necessities to keep the organization running on all cylinders. This means that more of the sale proceeds go to the charities you designate!

 

Innovative Proceed-Sharing Campaign Expands

About Cars2ndChance 50/50 Split Program

Dollarphotoclub_35680071Before a vehicle is donated, typically a person will go to this website’s Donation Form and fill out the information necessary to process the request.

There is one addition that many people may not be aware. It’s our 50/50 Split program. Here’s how it works:

A 501C3 non-profit meets with us and if the acceptance criteria is met, their non-profit is announced on this website and they are added to the Donation Form.

On the Donation Form is a field labeled, “Select A Recipient”. Currently 16 non-profits are participating in Cars2ndChance!

Dollar Donation is Maximized

Let’s say a donated vehicle we take to auction collects $2,000.  If a non-profit Recipient was selected among the 50/50  Split participants, $1,000 would go to that charity and $1,000 to Cars2ndChance and the Clayton/Concord Sunrise Rotary Club.

You may be curious how much I get for a tax write-off. In this case, it’s $2,000. Yes, that’s right, a $2,000 tax deduction.

Why Donate to Cars2ndChance?

It’s simple — everyone benefits:  the local community, local and international charities and of course, your pocketbook! Contact us with your questions and requests for pick-up of a vehicle, running or not.