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That vehicle sitting in your driveway could help someone in Evansville take their first step toward a steady paycheck. In 2024, Evansville Goodwill helped 217 students work toward earning a high school diploma through The Excel Center®, creating new educational and employment opportunities across the tristate area.
When you donate a vehicle through Goodwill Car Donations, the proceeds support Evansville Goodwill and its mission to help people, families, and communities thrive through the power of relationships, education, and work.
About Evansville Goodwill
Evansville Goodwill serves communities throughout Southern Indiana through employment services, workforce development programs, education initiatives, and community-based support services. Headquartered in Evansville, Indiana, it focuses on helping individuals overcome barriers to employment while building stronger local communities.
Founded in 1935, Evansville Goodwill began by creating work opportunities for people with disabilities through the collection, repair, and resale of donated goods. Over the decades, the organization expanded beyond Evansville and now serves communities across Southern Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeastern Illinois.
Programs and services include job readiness training, employment placement assistance, career development programs, and workforce support services that help individuals prepare for new opportunities and greater independence. Evansville Goodwill also operates retail stores and donation centers across the tristate area that directly fund these programs.
How Your Car Donation Helps
As highlighted in Evansville Goodwill’s 2024 Impact Report, Evansville Goodwill served 1,090 individuals across the tristate area through education, workforce, and community support programs.
Vehicle donation proceeds help sustain initiatives such as The GoodSkills Academy, where 213 individuals improved their digital skills in 2024, helping Southern Indiana residents build skills and pursue new opportunities.
Donations also help Evansville Goodwill continue programs that support people at different stages of life and work, from vocational rehabilitation services for individuals with disabilities to employment-readiness training for older job seekers. Evansville Goodwill Industries, Inc. (EIN: 35-0869043) uses community support to expand access to these opportunities throughout Southern Indiana.
Why Donate Through Goodwill Car Donations
Donating your vehicle to Evansville Goodwill 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 Evansville Goodwill 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.
FAQs
Does my car donation stay in Southern Indiana?
Yes. Proceeds from donated vehicles go directly to Evansville Goodwill programs serving communities throughout Southern Indiana, including Evansville and surrounding areas.
Can I donate a vehicle that no longer runs?
Yes. Goodwill Car Donations accepts many vehicles in both running and non-running condition. Free towing is included, making the donation process convenient even if your vehicle is no longer operational.
What programs does Evansville Goodwill support with vehicle donation funding?
Vehicle donation proceeds fund programs such as The Excel Center®, The GoodSkills Academy, vocational rehabilitation services, and employment-readiness training that help individuals build skills and pursue greater independence.