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Paterson Car Donation Benefits Children's Wish & Hospital Charities

Do you have an unwanted vehicle in Paterson, New Jersey? Wheels For Wishes is a trusted nonprofit vehicle donation program benefiting Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation right here in New Jersey. We make it completely free and easy to donate — and our friendly team handles everything for you.

Ready to donate? Call 1-888-689-9474 or fill out our online donation form below to get started today.

Here's what you get when you donate:

  • Most vehicles accepted — running or not, on a case-by-case basis
  • Free towing — we come to you, anywhere in New Jersey
  • Great tax deduction — we are a fully registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit
  • Convenient donation process — our team is here to guide you through every step and answer any questions you have
  • Real impact — proceeds benefit Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation in New Jersey
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Your generous vehicle donation benefits local children through wish and hospital charities.

Wheels For Wishes is a vehicle donation program benefiting kids wish charities and children's hospitals throughout New Jersey. Our charity vehicle donation program helps turn cars, trucks, motorcycles, SUVs, RVs, and even boats into meaningful support for children in need in the Paterson area and all over New Jersey — including Totowa, Fair Lawn, Elmwood Park, Glen Rock, Passaic, Lodi, Wallington, and more.

Car donation is a convenient alternative to selling or trading in your vehicle, and our friendly, no-hassle approach takes care of all the hard work for you. It truly is a win-win for everyone involved.

You Benefit From Donating A Car In Paterson, NJ

  • Free pickup and towing of all vehicles, running or not, anywhere in New Jersey — no cost to you.
  • The maximum possible tax deduction for your charity vehicle donation. Unlike many others, we are a fully registered IRS 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
  • Our friendly, professional service makes the vehicle donation process simple and easy from start to finish.
  • The knowledge that your vehicle is going to work for real kids charities serving children in need right here in New Jersey.

Paterson is one of New Jersey's most storied cities — home to the Great Falls, a proud silk city heritage, and a diverse community with genuine heart. If you have an unwanted vehicle taking up space, donating it to Wheels For Wishes is a great way to put it to work for kids in need right here in Passaic County and throughout New Jersey.

Free Towing Throughout New Jersey

We pick up vehicles anywhere in New Jersey at no cost to you. Here are some of the nearby communities we serve:

Paterson Car Donation Makes A Real Impact For Children In Need

The benefits of donating a car go far beyond the tax deduction. When you donate your vehicle to support real kids charities, you play an important part in improving community life. Children in need deserve the chance to simply be kids — and your donation helps fund the programs that make that possible.

Since 2010, Car Donation Foundation d/b/a Wheels For Wishes has donated over $196 million to children's charities across the country. Wheels For Wishes will provide you with the appropriate tax documentation when your vehicle is picked up — and it will feel genuinely great to finally clear that extra car out of the driveway knowing it went somewhere truly worthwhile.

Three Easy Steps To Donate A Vehicle In Paterson, NJ

Our friendly team is here to walk you through every step of the process, and we are always happy to answer any questions along the way.

Step One: Start Your Paterson, NJ Donation Process

Give us a call at 1-888-689-9474 or fill out our easy online donation form. Our experienced representatives are available any time to help you through the process and get your pickup scheduled at a time that works perfectly for you.

Step Two: Schedule Your Free Towing In Paterson, NJ

We will contact you within 24 hours of the next business day to arrange your free vehicle pickup. We tow any vehicle, anywhere in New Jersey, at absolutely no cost to you.

Step Three: Receive Your Tax-Deductible Receipt In The Mail

After your vehicle is picked up, we will mail your tax-deductible receipt directly to you. Save it and use it when you file your taxes at the end of the year. Any donations we receive online before 12:00 A.M. January 1st count for that tax year — so there has never been a better time to donate your car in Paterson.


Paterson donors have helped Car Donation Foundation d/b/a Wheels For Wishes raise over $196 million for charities across the country since 2010, and we are so thankful for the generosity that Garden State communities continue to show year after year.

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CDF also runs the following programs:
Vehicles for Veterans benefiting disabled veterans, and Animal Car Donation benefiting animal rescue organizations.

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CDF's mission is to help these benefitting charities fulfill their missions with proceeds from CDF's car donation programs. CDF and all benefitting charities are separate and unaffiliated 501c organizations.
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