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Turning Your Old Car into Local Care: Two Charities Team Up with Donate a Car Canada

Two respected community organizations, PHARA Community Services and the Rotary Club of North Bay have come together in a unique partnership to raise funds and awareness through the Donate a Car Canada program. This initiative allows individuals to make a meaningful difference by donating their used or unwanted vehicles, with proceeds going directly to support local programs and services offered by each organization.

Donate a Car Canada accepts donations of cars, trucks, RVs, motorcycles, and boats in almost any condition. Vehicles are either recycled or sold at auction, depending on their state, and the net proceeds are directed to the donor’s chosen charity. By selecting either PHARA or the Rotary Club of North Bay, community members can ensure their contributions stay local and support causes close to home.

“This partnership represents a win for everyone,” said Mike Van der Vlist, CEO of PHARA Community Services. “Residents can responsibly part with vehicles they no longer need, and at the same time help us provide essential health care services, housing, and independence in our community.”

The Rotary Club of North Bay sees the program as an opportunity to extend its longstanding tradition of service. “Our members are always looking for innovative ways to give back,” said Jeffrey Hobbs, Rotary Club President. “Funds raised through this program will support youth, health, education, and international projects that make a real difference.”

Donating a vehicle is simple. Individuals can visit www.donatecar.ca, fill out the online form, and select the charity they wish to support. Donate a Car Canada arranges free towing in most areas across Canada, or donors can drop off their vehicle at a designated location. After the donation is processed, the chosen charity receives the proceeds and the donor receives a tax receipt.

By working together the two charities hope to encourage more people in the region to consider the impact of this easy and meaningful way of giving back.

For more information, or to donate your vehicle, please visit www.donatecar.ca.

Your old car, running or not, can help make a big difference in the lives of people across North Bay when you donate it to support PHARA, Rotary, and Outloud North Bay.

Your old car, running or not, can help make a big difference in the lives of people across North Bay when you donate it to support PHARA, Rotary, and Outloud North Bay.

  • About Donate a Car Canada:
    Donate a Car does not just recycle cars, it recycles vehicles in an environmentally friendly manner, If you have a newer car, or estate vehicle that you would like to donate, we have selling agents across the country that are ready to assist in maximizing your donation.

    We accept all types of vehicles for donation. Donate your Car, Truck, Van, SUV, Motorcycle, Boat or RV.

    • Free Towing or Pick-up in Every Province.

    • Simple online form, or Toll Free Number to Donate 1-877-250-4904

    • You can choose ANY registered Canadian Charity!

    • Guaranteed Tax Receipt for every donation.

Andrew Tompsett