CARS (Charitable Adult Rides & Services)

About us

CARS is a California based 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to helping nonprofits across North America increase fundraising and acquire new contributors through turn-key vehicle donation programs. Currently, over 3,500 nonprofits—including the Purple Heart Foundation, Sierra Club Foundation, St. Jude, Autism Speaks and nearly 270 local NPR and PBS member stations—trust CARS’ full-service vehicle donation programs as a sustainable fundraising solution for their cause. CARS is an ISO 9001 Certified Company and has maintained an A+ Better Business Bureau rating for over 10 years. Our parent organization, Jewish Family Service of San Diego has received 10 consecutive 4-star ratings from Charity Navigator. CARS also reinvests in its San Diego community by providing transportation solutions to seniors through a program called On the Go.