When I started graduate school at Georgetown University last year and relocated to an apartment which was walking-distance from campus, I no longer really needed my car. My 2004 Volvo S60 had served me faithfully since high school, but was now a bit past its prime. The body shop told me that repairs would cost more than it was worth.
As a former intake and discharge volunteer, I remembered hearing that you can donate your car to AFC, so I reached out and the next day I officially became a car-free urbanite. I was surprised to learn that my car sold for over $1,000 at auction, and was very happy to have been able to give a gift like that to the Clinic. As a past volunteer, it was meaningful to know that the donation of my car benefited the patients by providing operational funds for the Clinic.
Since we started accepting used car donations a little over two years ago, 13 vehicles that people no longer needed have generated over $12,500 towards medical care for the uninsured! You can donate from anywhere in the US; we can accept any vehicle—regardless of age or condition—and towing is free! You may also qualify for an IRS tax deduction. To learn more about this easy way to support AFC, click here or reach out to Alicia Nieves at anieves@arlingtonfreeclinic.org.