How the car donation process works
Donate your vehicle from anywhere in Buffalo-Niagara
Start by telling Wheels for Hope about the car, truck, van, SUV, or other vehicle you want to donate. You do not need to drive it across town or arrange a buyer yourself. We help coordinate free towing throughout the Buffalo-Niagara region, including city neighborhoods and suburbs such as Amherst, Cheektowaga, Tonawanda, West Seneca, Williamsville, and Niagara Falls. Your donation is made to support Heritage for the Blind, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, EIN 58-2164446, so you can feel confident the gift is connected to a recognized charitable mission.
Schedule free pickup at a convenient local address
Once your donation is submitted, a towing appointment is arranged at a time and location that works for you. Pickup is free, whether the vehicle is parked at your home, workplace, repair shop, or another accessible location in the Buffalo area. Many donors choose to give because a vehicle is no longer practical to repair, has been sitting unused, or is being replaced. Instead of taking on the stress of selling it, you can turn that vehicle into proceeds that help fund Heritage for the Blind services for blind and visually impaired Americans.
Your vehicle is sold and the proceeds are directed to Heritage
After pickup, the vehicle is processed for sale. The gross sale proceeds are used to determine key tax paperwork for vehicles that sell for more than $500, and 100-percent of the vehicle proceeds go to Heritage for the Blind, EIN 58-2164446. That matters for mission-motivated donors: your donated car is not just removed from your driveway; it becomes funding for services designed around the needs of people who are blind or visually impaired. Wheels for Hope helps make the transaction simple while keeping the charitable purpose clear.
Proceeds help fund benefit guidance and support services
Heritage for the Blind uses vehicle donation proceeds to support services for people who are blind or visually impaired, including help connecting individuals with government benefit programs. These may include SSI, SSDI, LIHEAP, Section 8, Medicare Extra Help, Medicaid, and related assistance that can be difficult to understand without guidance. Donors or community members who want to check eligibility for assistance programs can visit nhftb.org/finder. Your Buffalo car donation helps fund this kind of practical support, giving people a clearer path toward resources that may improve daily life.
Receive tax documentation for your records
Because Heritage for the Blind is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, EIN 58-2164446, donations may be tax deductible for donors who itemize deductions. For vehicles that sell for more than $500, your deduction generally equals the gross vehicle sale price, documented by IRS Form 1098-C. You should keep your receipt and any tax forms with your records, and consult a tax professional if you have questions about your personal return. The goal is to make giving straightforward: free tow, mission impact, and clear documentation when tax time arrives.
Key facts about car donation
Heritage for the Blind is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, EIN 58-2164446.
Free vehicle towing is available throughout Buffalo-Niagara and surrounding suburbs.
100-percent of vehicle proceeds go to Heritage for the Blind services.
Donors who itemize may deduct donations to qualified 501(c)(3) charities.
For vehicles sold over $500, IRS Form 1098-C reports the gross sale price.
Benefit eligibility tools are available at nhftb.org/finder for programs like SSI, LIHEAP, and Medicaid.