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About Charitable Adult Rides and Services (CARS)

CARS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to helping other nonprofits thrive through impactful fundraising services. Since our founding over 20 years ago, we've partnered with thousands of nonprofits nationwide to raise over $600 million through vehicle and real estate donations. CARS also supports On The Go, a transportation program that keeps older adults and people with disabilities connected to the San Diego community.

Mission: Empower nonprofits with the resources to do good in the world.

Vision: To provide fundraising programs and innovative solutions for community-driven organizations and the world's most impactful nonprofits.

Core Values: We show gratitude and care in how we work, act with integrity in every decision, and focus on creating impact for the nonprofits we serve.

  • Gratitude: Gratitude is at the heart of everything we do. We operate with humility and appreciation for the generosity, trust, and partnership that make our work possible. We honor the contributions of every individual who helps advance nonprofit impact.
  • Integrity: We do what we say we’ll do. We act with honesty, transparency, and care. With a strong commitment to stewardship, we take responsibility for outcomes and earn trust through how we show up every day.
  • Care: We make it easy to work with us. We show genuine care in every interaction, so donors, partners, and teammates feel seen, valued, and respected.
  • Impact: We focus on results that matter. We solve real problems and create meaningful solutions for the nonprofits we serve.
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