Vehicle Donations
Thousands of people in Hampton Roads have found that a vehicle donation to Eggleston is an easy and rewarding way to give back to the community. If you are considering a car donation in Virginia, donating to Eggleston ensures your contribution directly supports individuals with disabilities.
Running or not, we'll come and get it
Every auto donation is carefully cleaned, repaired, and prepared for auction by our expert mechanics and detailers. Your vehicle donation helps individuals with disabilities gain valuable job experience, developing skills that lead to greater independence.
When you choose Eggleston for your vehicle donation, your car is auctioned locally, ensuring that the proceeds stay within the community—directly benefiting local individuals with disabilities.
Plus, the Donation Is Tax Deductible! If you’re considering donating a car to charity, Donate Your Car to Eggleston. Ready to Donate? Get Started Today! Make a difference with your vehicle donation. Call us now or fill out the quick form below to schedule your free pickup!
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How We Help
At Eggleston, our mission is to serve individuals across a spectrum of disabilities, ensuring that everyone—irrespective of their specific challenges—can lead a fulfilling, independent life.
How Our Vehicle Donation Process Works
- Schedule a Free Pickup: Whether running or not, we’ll arrange a vehicle donation pickup at no cost.
- Vehicle Preparation: Our team cleans and repairs donated cars before the auction.
- Local Auction Impact: Your auto donation stays within the community, benefiting local individuals.
- Supporting Our Mission: Proceeds fund Eggleston’s programs, helping veterans, individuals with disabilities, and more!
Who We Help
We focus on both verbal communication and non-verbal cues, recognizing that everyone has different ways of interacting. This inclusive approach enables us to serve individuals who are intellectually, physically, mentally, or developmentally disabled, as well as those who are vision-impaired or hearing-impaired.
- Intellectually-disabled adults
- Physically-disabled adults
- Mentally-disabled adults, including those with conditions like PTSD
- Veterans, who may also have overlapping disabilities
- Individuals with developmental differences
- Vision-impaired individuals
- Hearing-impaired individuals
Our goal is to see beneath the surface, understanding the unique needs and potential of each individual. Regardless of where someone falls on the disability spectrum, Eggleston is here to help. Eggleston’s support groups and Beacon House provide a safe and nurturing environment for individuals with varying disabilities, allowing them to connect, share experiences, and build resilience together.
About Eggleston’s Mission
Eggleston traces its roots to 1955 when it was established as the Tidewater Vocational Center, aiming to train individuals with physical disabilities. Over time, the organization expanded its services, adopting its current name, “Eggleston,” in 1987. Today, Eggleston is a leading nonprofit organization in our community, dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities through education, training, and employment opportunities. When you donate a car (no matter its condition), you join our community-focused mission—helping people with disabilities live full and meaningful lives.
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Frequent Questions About Donating A Car To Charity
You only need to have a valid title.
No. Even if your vehicle isn’t in working condition, you can still donate it. Many charities accept non-operating vehicles and make use of them in different ways. Some organizations have arrangements with local mechanic schools where donated vehicles are used for training and practical work. Once repaired, these vehicles may then be sold or donated to individuals in need. In other instances, the vehicle might be sold as scrap metal, the proceeds of which support the charity’s mission.
We will schedule a tow, or you may drop it off at our Auto Center (3525 N. Military Highway, Norfolk, VA 23518).
The vehicle is sold at auction, and the donor may take the Fair Market Value up to $500 or the sale price of the vehicle.
Yes, in many circumstances we do. Our team of professional mechanics thoroughly inspects each donated vehicle to assess its condition. If the vehicle requires minor repairs or maintenance, we do it to ensure the vehicle is safe and roadworthy before it is sold or donated. This can include oil changes, tire replacements, fixing brakes, and other general maintenance tasks. However, we don’t perform major overhauls or extensive repairs.
The proceeds from your donation are used to accomplish Eggleston’s mission of providing education, training, and employment opportunities to people with disabilities in Hampton Roads.
We accept donations from Hampton Roads and outlying communities.
No. For convenience, we’ve made the process as simple as possible. When scheduling a pick-up, you can choose a date and time that works best for you, then leave the keys and title in a safe and previously agreed upon location. Our scheduled towing service will handle the rest to transport it without delay safely.
Yes, we do. Please call the Eggleston Auto Center (757-963-8393) to determine eligibility.
The tow driver will leave a Thank You card. A Thank You letter from the Eggleston CEO will be mailed shortly after the donation. Upon the sale of the vehicle, a settlement letter will be issued. Before January 31 of the following year, you will receive an IRS 1098c form.
Eggleston offers vehicle donation services in several cities across Hampton Roads. You can donate your car in:
If you live nearby and don’t see your city listed, feel free to contact us—we may still be able to assist!