How the car donation process works
Start with your vehicle and your mission
Your donation begins when you tell Coal Valley Charity Cars about the car, truck, van, SUV, motorcycle, or other vehicle you want to give. It does not need to be perfect to have charitable value. Donors throughout Wilkes-Barre and nearby communities such as Edwardsville, Hanover Township, Pittston, Nanticoke, and Mountain Top can begin the process with basic vehicle details and contact information. Your gift supports Heritage for the Blind, EIN 58-2164446, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving people who are blind or visually impaired.
Schedule free pickup in the Scranton-Wilkes-Barre area
Once your donation is submitted, pickup is arranged at no cost to you. Free towing is available across Wilkes-Barre neighborhoods and the broader Scranton-Wilkes-Barre region, so you do not have to drive the vehicle, pay for transport, or handle complicated logistics. The pickup team will coordinate a convenient time and location, whether the vehicle is at home, work, a repair shop, or another accessible spot. This makes it easier for mission-motivated donors to help without adding more tasks to an already busy day.
Your vehicle is sold to create charitable proceeds
After pickup, the donated vehicle is processed and sold. The gross sale price is important because it is used for tax documentation when the vehicle sells for more than $500. Coal Valley Charity Cars keeps the donor process clear and simple, and 100-percent of the vehicle proceeds go to Heritage for the Blind. That means your unwanted vehicle becomes direct funding for a recognized charitable mission, rather than sitting unused in a driveway, garage, alley, or parking space.
Proceeds fund services for blind and visually impaired people
Heritage for the Blind uses vehicle donation proceeds to support services for people who are blind or visually impaired. This includes helping individuals understand and connect with assistance programs such as SSI, SSDI, LIHEAP, Section 8, Medicare Extra Help, and Medicaid. These programs can be difficult to navigate alone, especially for someone facing vision loss or limited access to information. Donors who want to explore eligibility for assistance programs can also visit nhftb.org/finder to check what support may be available.
Receive tax documentation for your donation
Because Heritage for the Blind, EIN 58-2164446, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, vehicle donations may be tax deductible for donors who itemize deductions. If your vehicle sells for more than $500, your deduction is generally based on the gross vehicle sale price, and IRS Form 1098-C is provided for your tax records. Tax situations vary, so it is wise to keep all donation paperwork and speak with a qualified tax professional if you have questions about your specific return.
Key facts about car donation
Heritage for the Blind is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, EIN 58-2164446.
Free vehicle pickup is available in Wilkes-Barre and the Scranton-Wilkes-Barre region.
100-percent of vehicle proceeds go to Heritage for the Blind after the vehicle is sold.
Proceeds help connect blind and visually impaired individuals with SSI, SSDI, LIHEAP, Medicaid, and more.
For vehicles sold over $500, donors receive IRS Form 1098-C showing the gross sale price.
Donors and community members can check assistance program eligibility at nhftb.org/finder.