donate a car Drexel Hill PA
Donate a Car in Drexel Hill, PA
A dead car in Drexel Hill is worth more as a commissary grant than as a lawn ornament. Rust-belt beaters eaten through by Pennsylvania winter road salt have real value as donations - your beater funds commissary grants for incarcerated Pennsylvanians.
No forms on this site — donations are completed with the vehicle donation processor.
How it works
Three steps, start to finish
- 1
Start online or by phone
Begin with the donation link or call 855-500-RIDE. You give the year, make, model, and condition — nothing more. There is no donation form on this site.
- 2
Free tow pickup
A licensed tow operator schedules pickup in Drexel Hill, PA. You sign the title, the driver collects the keys, and the tow costs you nothing — running or not.
- 3
Proceeds fund commissary grants
The vehicle is sold at auction. Net proceeds fund commissary grants through Soul Tribes International Ministries, and the sale is processed by CARS (Charitable Adult Rides & Services).
Where the money goes
Commissary grants for people inside
After the sale, net proceeds fund commissary grants through Soul Tribes International Ministries. That means hygiene items, writing paper, and postage for people inside Pennsylvania facilities who otherwise do without.
Commissary money covers soap, toothpaste, deodorant, writing paper, and stamps — the basic necessities prison wages rarely cover.
See where your car goes →The need
Incarceration in Pennsylvania
2nd
highest number of life-without-parole sentences in the country - about 5,200 people, 10% of the national total
Source: Center for Constitutional Rights
Worst
in the nation in the use of life-without-parole sentences for youth, second-worst for adults
Source: Pennsylvania Lieutenant Governor's office
2,694
people serving life without parole in Philadelphia alone - more than all but four states
Source: Abolitionist Law Center
Pennsylvania paperwork
Title transfer in Pennsylvania
Complete Section A on the back of the Pennsylvania Certificate of Title: record the recipient's name and address, the odometer reading, and sign and print your name in the presence of a notary public - your signature must be notarized. Never sign a blank title; fill in the recipient information first. Keep a photocopy of both sides of the completed, notarized title for your records. Remove your license plates before pickup and return them to PennDOT to release your liability.
- Notarization
- Yes - Pennsylvania requires the donor's signature on the title to be notarized, in person, before a notary public.
- Liens and paperwork
- The donated vehicle must be lien-free at pickup. If a lienholder is listed on the title, the lender must sign a lien release on the title itself or provide a separate release letter before the donation can proceed. Consult your tax advisor about any tax questions; donations over $500 receive IRS Form 1098-C from the processor.
Consult your tax advisor. Vehicles over $500 receive IRS Form 1098-C from the processor.
Donor thank-you
A free hotel stay
Donors are eligible for a free hotel stay as a thank-you. The room rate is covered; you pay taxes and fees.
- Room rate only — the donor pays all taxes and fees.
- Activate the stay within 7 days of receiving it.
- Travel must be completed within 18 months.
- Recipient must be 21 or older.
- One free hotel stay per household per 12 months.
Questions
Donating a car in Drexel Hill: common questions
How do I donate a car in Drexel Hill, PA?
Start online through our donation link or call 855-500-RIDE. You give the year, make, model, and condition of the vehicle. A licensed tow operator in the Drexel Hill area then contacts you to schedule free pickup, usually within 24 to 48 hours. There is no donation form on this site — the process runs through CARS (Charitable Adult Rides & Services).
Is towing really free in Drexel Hill?
Yes. Free tow pickup anywhere in Pennsylvania - Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, and every town between. Running or not, the tow costs you nothing, and you never pay a pickup fee out of pocket.
Does my car need to run to be donated in Drexel Hill?
No. Non-running, wrecked, and long-parked vehicles are accepted. A vehicle that will not start is towed from your Drexel Hill driveway, street parking, or storage lot.
What paperwork do I need in PA?
Complete Section A on the back of the Pennsylvania Certificate of Title: record the recipient's name and address, the odometer reading, and sign and print your name in the presence of a notary public - your signature must be notarized. Never sign a blank title; fill in the recipient information first. Keep a photocopy of both sides of the completed, notarized title for your records. Remove your license plates before pickup and return them to PennDOT to release your liability.
Does the Pennsylvania title have to be notarized?
Yes - Pennsylvania requires the donor's signature on the title to be notarized, in person, before a notary public.
What if my Drexel Hill vehicle still has a loan on it?
The donated vehicle must be lien-free at pickup. If a lienholder is listed on the title, the lender must sign a lien release on the title itself or provide a separate release letter before the donation can proceed. Consult your tax advisor about any tax questions; donations over $500 receive IRS Form 1098-C from the processor.
Where does the money from my Drexel Hill donation go?
The vehicle is sold at auction by the processor. Net proceeds fund commissary grants through Soul Tribes International Ministries — soap, stamps, and other basic necessities for incarcerated people. Impact figures are reported once verified.
Prefer to talk it through? Call 855-500-RIDE.
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