Donate a Vehicle That Helps Southwest Floridians Achieve Independence

The vehicle you no longer need could help someone in Southwest Florida access job training, employment services, housing support, or resources that lead to greater independence. Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida serves thousands of individuals each year, helping people with disabilities and disadvantages overcome barriers to employment and economic stability.

When you donate a car, truck, SUV, RV, or boat, you fund programs that connect local residents with opportunities to build skills, find work, and strengthen their future right here in Southwest Florida.

About Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida

Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida has served the community since 1966, helping people with disabilities and disadvantages achieve independence through employment, education, and support services. The organization serves communities throughout Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Hendry, and Glades counties with programs that remove barriers to employment and economic self-sufficiency.

In addition to workforce development, Goodwill SWFL offers community resource services, free digital skills training, financial literacy education, disability services, housing assistance, and entrepreneurship programs. The organization also provides disability-accessible housing and adult day training, expanding its impact beyond traditional employment services. Through this broad range of community-based programs, Goodwill SWFL helps individuals build skills, increase independence, and participate more fully in their communities.

How Your Car Donation Helps

Your vehicle donation supports programs that reach thousands of Southwest Florida residents every year. According to Goodwill SWFL’s 2024 Annual Report, the organization served 24,716 individuals throughout the community. More than 5,700 people received community support services, including digital skills training, employment assistance, literacy classes, and wraparound support programs. Another 6,692 individuals benefited from services such as financial literacy education, work experience opportunities, utility assistance, and referral programs.

Goodwill also helped aspiring entrepreneurs start or strengthen businesses, provided disability services, and supported residents living in accessible housing communities throughout the region. Proceeds from donated vehicles sustain these programs and expand access to opportunity across Southwest Florida.

Why Donate Through Goodwill Car Donations

Donating your vehicle to Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida through Goodwill Car Donations is fast, free, and hassle-free. We arrange free pickup and towing at a time and place convenient for you, whether your vehicle is running or non-running. Once your vehicle is sold, proceeds go directly to support Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida and the programs they provide to your community. You’ll also receive an IRS tax-deductible receipt, making your generosity rewarding in more ways than one.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does my car donation stay in Southwest Florida?

Yes. Proceeds generated through this page directly support Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida and the programs it operates throughout the communities it serves in Southwest Florida.

What programs does Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida support with vehicle donation proceeds?

Goodwill SWFL provides employment services, digital skills training, financial literacy education, disability services, housing assistance, entrepreneurship programs, and community resource support. These programs help individuals overcome barriers and work toward greater independence.

Can I donate a vehicle that doesn’t run in Southwest Florida?

Yes. Goodwill Car Donations accepts many vehicles in both running and non-running condition. Free towing is available in most cases, so vehicles in non-running condition can typically still be donated.