How the car donation process works
Start your Fresno Metro donation with Cruz Fresno
Begin by sharing basic vehicle information with Cruz Fresno, including the year, make, model, condition, mileage, and where the vehicle is located. Donors throughout the Fresno Metro, including Fresno, Clovis, Sanger, Kerman, Madera, Selma, and nearby communities, can request free pickup for many types of vehicles. You do not need to know the final value of the car before donating. The important first step is letting the team confirm the details, answer your questions, and help you move from intention to action with a straightforward donation process.
Schedule free towing at a convenient location
Once your donation is accepted, a towing appointment is arranged at no cost to you. The vehicle may be picked up from your home, workplace, apartment complex, repair shop, storage lot, or another accessible Fresno-area location. Free tow service is especially helpful if the car no longer runs, has been sitting unused, or would cost too much to repair. You will receive instructions for preparing the title and vehicle, so the pickup is clear and low-stress. Cruz Fresno keeps the process donor-friendly while helping your gift move toward supporting the mission.
The vehicle is sold and proceeds go to Heritage
After pickup, the donated vehicle is processed for sale through the appropriate resale or auction channel. The final sale price depends on the vehicle, condition, market demand, and other sale factors, so Cruz Fresno will not invent or promise an impact amount in advance. What matters for mission-minded donors is that 100-percent of vehicle sale proceeds go to Heritage for the Blind, EIN 58-2164446. Those proceeds help fund services for people who are blind or visually impaired, turning an unused car in the Fresno Metro into practical support.
Proceeds support services and benefit connections
Heritage for the Blind uses vehicle proceeds to support services for people who are blind or visually impaired, including help connecting individuals with government benefit programs. These may include SSI, SSDI, LIHEAP, Section 8, Medicare Extra Help, and Medicaid, depending on eligibility and personal circumstances. If you, a loved one, or someone in your community wants to check potential eligibility for assistance programs, visit nhftb.org/finder. Your Fresno car donation helps make this kind of guidance and mission-focused support possible through Heritage for the Blind.
Receive tax documentation for your records
Heritage for the Blind is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, EIN 58-2164446, so donations may be tax deductible for donors who itemize deductions. If your vehicle sells for more than $500, your deduction generally equals the gross vehicle sale price, and IRS Form 1098-C is issued for your tax records. Keep that form with your filing documents and consult a qualified tax professional for personal tax advice. Cruz Fresno helps donors understand the basic paperwork, so you can give with confidence and keep the right documentation.
Key facts about car donation
Heritage for the Blind is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, EIN 58-2164446.
100-percent of vehicle sale proceeds go to Heritage for the Blind mission services.
Free towing is available for qualifying donations throughout Fresno Metro and nearby communities.
For vehicles sold over $500, donors receive IRS Form 1098-C for tax records.
Heritage helps connect eligible individuals with SSI, SSDI, LIHEAP, Section 8, Medicare Extra Help, and Medicaid.
Donors and community members can check benefit eligibility resources at nhftb.org/finder.