Donate your used car, van, truck, boat with a trailer, or recreational vehicle to the American Red Cross, Colonial Crossroads Chapter, Summit NJ, seven days a week, 24 hours a day. The proceeds from the sale of our donated vehicles help provide relief to victims of disaster and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. We accept any vehicles regardless of age and condition!
Prefer to speak to a person? Please have your title in hand and call.
One of our friendly operators will assist you.
1-877-RED-CRS9 (1-877-733-2779)
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Thurs: 8 am – 7 pm (EST)
Friday: 8 am – 5 pm (EST)
Saturday: 9 am – 4 pm (EST)
Sunday Closed
Vehicle donations made to the American Red Cross, are tax deductible. Our organization has been designated by the IRS as a 501c (3) charity. The best practice is to consult with a tax professional on how to maximize your tax deduction since every car donation and tax situation is unique. In general, the IRS limits the tax deduction to the gross proceeds from the sale of the car, truck, or other vehicle. Charitable contributions must be itemized on Schedule A of Form 1040 to qualify. If the gross proceeds exceed $500, Form 1098C “Contributions of Motor Vehicles, Boats, and Airplanes” and Form 8283 "Non cash Charitable Contributions", must also be completed and attached.
To learn more on what the donors’ responsibilities are prior to making a car donation, please consult the "Donors Guide to Vehicle Donations" found in IRS Publication 4303. The file may be read with Adobe Reader.
Simply call our toll free number at 1-877-RED-CRS9 (1-877-733-2779) with the year, make and model of your vehicle, the general condition, the vehicle identification number, and with title and lien in hand or donate online at www.theredcrosscars.org and we will handle the rest. Our friendly operators are glad to answer any questions you may have. They will arrange a convenient time for free auto towing, and mail your required tax form documentation within four to six weeks.
The American Red Cross has partnered with Melwood Charity Car Donation Center, a non-profit agency, to manage and operate our vehicle donation program. Melwood, since 1963 has provided job training and employment for over 2,000 individuals with disabilities.
The American Red Cross is a Charity Navigator Four Star Charity. 