Donate a Car to Make-A-Wish Hudson Valley
Give back to local Hudson Valley kids. Donate your unwanted vehicle to Make-A-Wish and receive free towing and a tax deduction. Transform a life today.
We are on a quest to bring every eligible child's wish to life, because a wish is an integral part of a child's treatment journey. Research shows children who have wishes granted build the physical and emotional strength they need to fight a critical illness.
Since 1986, Make-A-Wish® Hudson Valley has granted more than 3,500 wishes to children in the Hudson Valley; more than 145 in 2025 alone. Your vehicle donation to Make-A-Wish Hudson Valley helps to create life-changing wishes for local children in our region.
How to Donate Your Car in the Hudson Valley
- Go online or call 855-CAR-WISH (227-9474) to fill out the donation form. Provide us with some information about your vehicle and where it will be picked up.
- A towing agent will contact you within two to three business days to arrange a pick up time most convenient for you.
- After your car is sold, you’ll receive an email that includes a tax receipt.
We accept all types of running and non-functioning car donations. Trucks, SUVs, motorcycles, boats, snowmobiles, planes, heavy machinery, trailers and RV's are accepted on a case-by-case basis. If you have questions about a vehicle you’d like to donate, call us at 855-CAR-WISH (227-9474).
If you can’t find your title, you’ll have to obtain a duplicate title. Click here to find your state’s specific requirements and procedures.
When you donate a car to Make-A-Wish Hudson Valley, you’ll sign your title over to Advanced Remarketing Services. You will print and sign your name as the seller. If you have any questions about filling out your title, give us a call at 855-CAR-WISH (227-9474).
Our partners at Advanced Remarketing Services return 60-80% of the gross selling price for your car donation back to Make-A-Wish Hudson Valley, the highest of any vehicle donation program!
Will I receive a tax receipt?
Yes! Within 30 days of the sale of your vehicle, you will receive an email with a tax receipt for your car donation which includes:
- The gross selling price of your car, if sold for greater than $500.
- Vehicle year, make, model, and VIN.
- A statement that the vehicle was sold at arms-length between two unrelated parties.
- A statement that no goods or services were received in return for your donation.
Advanced Remarketing Services (ARS) is our trusted partner to operate the Make-A-Wish Hudson Valley Car Donation program. By utilizing ARS Car Donation Services your donation will go directly to our chapter enabling us to grant wishes right here in the Hudson Valley.