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Simplicity Day

Simplicity Day: Get Rid of the Things You No Longer Need Most people nowadays are so caught up with the latest technology and popular trends that enjoying simple living has become strange to them. Many would prefer a life of luxury rather than a modest one. They get this idea that the more expensive things they possess, the more their lives will appear to be perfect to others. What if for just a day, everyone will set aside their gadgets, tone down their lavish lifestyle, and just enjoy the little things this world has to offer instead? There’s actually a …

International Plastic Bag Free Day

International Plastic Bag Free Day: Captain Planet Needs a Sidekick! Could It Be You? Plastic bags have existed long before we were even born. Whether we’re using them for the convenience of shopping or for carrying loads of stuff, plastic bags are pretty much useful in our everyday lives. However, immediately after emptying a plastic bag filled with goodies, we just throw it away without thinking about its damaging effects on Mother Nature. Wherever we go, we see plastic bags everywhere—in city streets, fields, forests, oceans, and beaches. They’re just everywhere. Not only are they eyesores but plastic bags are also …

International Joke Day

International Joke Day: Spread Joy in Your Community All of us need a good laugh or two every day. Whether we’re just giggling from a joke cracked by one of our co-workers or we find ourselves cackling boisterously while watching our favorite sitcom, there’s just something about laughing that gives us a feeling of ease and light-heartedness. This is most probably why the world has come up with International Joke Day. Taking place every first of July, this jolly celebration is held to spread smiles, cheers, and merriment to anyone we stumble upon. It’s all about encouraging everyone to forget …

Cheer Up the Lonely Day

Cheer Up the Lonely Day and Spread Joy All Around You! As much as we dislike the feeling, loneliness is just something we can’t really avoid. While it normally lasts for only a while, there are men and women who find it difficult to fight off loneliness and have to endure it for long stretches of time. These are usually the people who have lost their loved ones or just about anyone who have decided to leave their friends or family. Every July 11, we give our time to these individuals as we celebrate Cheer Up the Lonely Day. This …

Independence Day

Celebrate Independence Day by Freeing Fellow Americans From Bondage of Poverty through Car Donation Fireworks, barbecues, family gatherings, parades … It’s that time of the year again. It’s that time when we get to see the colors red, white, and blue painted all over town. It’s that time when men and women, young and old, gather around to celebrate their freedom together with their families and friends. Independence Day, or the Fourth of July, as many of us like to call it, reminds us of the day our country gained independence from Great Britain. The year was 1776 when our 13 …

Car Donation Checklist

Donating a vehicle is a wonderful opportunity: You get rid of a vehicle you no longer want or need; you’re freed from storing and maintaining that vehicle; the entire process is incredibly easy; and you walk away knowing that you’ve helped people who need it most. When you’re thinking about entering the world of car donation, you want to make sure your donation is as beneficial as possible, and that means doing a little homework ahead of time. To aid you in your donation efforts, here’s a simple vehicle donation checklist worth remembering: 1.    Know the charity. Unfortunately, in the …

Donating A Car Without A Title

  Donating a car to charity is a good way for you to get rid of an unwanted vehicle while helping a good cause and obtaining a tax deduction for yourself in the process. In most cases, a classified 501(c)(3) charity will accept donation of a car or other used vehicle no matter what condition it’s in. However, a donation may not be acceptable if you don’t have a copy of the vehicle’s title. At best, you might be able to donate the car as a junk vehicle, and it can be sold off as parts, but that won’t do …

How Can I Donate A Car That Doesn’t Run?

  You’ve tried everything, but it’s time to face the facts — nothing is going to bring that old car back to life. For whatever reason, it’s too far gone and there’s no amount of work that will get it running again, or maybe getting it running again just wouldn’t be worth the expense. What do you now? You can’t just leave this vehicle in your driveway or garage to rust away, and paying to have it towed to the scrap yard would hardly be worth it. There’s no way in the world you’ll be able to sell someone a …

Making A Vehicle Donation This Holiday Season

  There’s nothing quite like the holidays to inspire the spirit of giving — and, truly, one of the best, most impactful ways you could give to others this season is through a holiday vehicle donation! From a car to an RV, when you donate a vehicle, you provide support to programs that help disadvantaged citizens right in your area. The donation process is easy, yet your donation makes a big difference to the people who need it. This year, why not celebrate the season by giving back to your community in a big way? Learn more about holiday car …

Is Your Vehicle Donation Worth The Tax Deduction?

Interested in donating a car? Wondering how to donate a car for tax benefits? While the specifics of getting a tax deduction for donating a vehicle may vary, if you understand the laws and regulations of how to donate a car for a tax deduction, you will be better able to take advantage of the benefits. With that in mind, here’s a look at the in and outs of car donation and what you need to know: Benefits of Donating a Vehicle There are lots of reasons to donate a vehicle — even beyond potential tax write-offs. When you give …