Vehicle Donation Program Supports Local Red Cross Work

News Release: October 24, 2008
Contact: Janice Osborne, Director-Communications and Marketing; American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley (610) 865-4400, ext. 262; pager (610) 508-4378


Your unwanted vehicle can help keep American Red Cross vehicles on the road.

RedCrossMotors, in cooperation with the American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley, converts donated vehicles into real dollars to help those in need. RedCrossMotors accepts motorized vehicles, including boats, trailers, trucks, motorcycles, motor homes and more, running or not. The vehicle must have properly inflated tires, a complete engine and a clear title (no liens) to be accepted into the program.

Call RedCrossMotors toll-free at 1-877-RCDONOR (1-877-723-6667), 24 hours a day. Internet users may complete an online form at www.redcrosslv.org or download an application and mail or fax to: Vehicle Donation Processing Center, RedCrossMotors, P.O. Box 595, Old Saybrook, CT 06475; fax: 1-860-388-4477.

RedCrossMotors will set up a convenient time to pick-up your vehicle. Vehicles are not being accepted at the local Red Cross. Vehicle donors will receive a tax-deductible acknowledgement receipt within 30 days of the sales of their vehicle. Donors are advised to consult with their tax and legal advisors. For more information, visit www.redcrosslv.org or contact Sandy Gaspar, director of development and community affairs, at 610-865-4400, ext. 258 or gaspars@usa.redcross.org.

The American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley serves more than 690,000 residents of Carbon, Lehigh and Northampton counties. Last year the Red Cross provided health and safety education training; Lifeline, a personal response service for seniors; and emergency relief to more than 23,000 Greater Lehigh Valley residents. For more information about the American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley or volunteer opportunities, call (610) 865-4400 or visit www.redcrosslv.org.