How the car donation process works
Start with the 2-minute donation form or a call
Begin by completing RideRescue's quick online donation form or by calling Heritage for the Blind directly. You will be asked for basic contact information, the vehicle's year, make, model, mileage if known, condition, title status, and where the vehicle is located in the Little Rock Metro. You do not need to know the vehicle's value or make repairs before donating. Cars, trucks, vans, SUVs, and other vehicles may be accepted whether they run or not. Heritage for the Blind is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, EIN 58-2164446.
A coordinator calls back to schedule your free pickup
After your form is submitted, a donation coordinator typically calls back within 1 to 2 business hours. The coordinator confirms your vehicle details, answers questions, and helps schedule a pickup time that works for you. There is no towing charge, no processing fee, and no obligation to pay anything at any step. Pickup can often be arranged at your home, apartment, office, repair shop, storage lot, or another accessible location around Little Rock, North Little Rock, Maumelle, Sherwood, Bryant, Benton, and nearby communities.
A licensed tow truck arrives and you sign the title
In most metro areas, including much of the Little Rock Metro, pickup is available the same day or next business day once scheduling is confirmed. A licensed tow truck driver arrives at the agreed location, verifies the vehicle, and collects the keys and title. At pickup, you sign the title over as instructed so the donation can be processed correctly. Before the driver arrives, remove personal belongings, check the glove box and trunk, and have the title and keys ready. If the title is missing, ask the coordinator what options may be available.
The vehicle is moved to auction or a parts reseller
After pickup, your donated vehicle is transported to an appropriate sales channel, usually an auto auction or parts reseller depending on its condition, age, demand, and whether it runs. You do not have to be present for this stage, negotiate with buyers, list the vehicle online, or manage any sale paperwork. RideRescue and Heritage for the Blind's vehicle-donation process is designed to turn an unwanted vehicle into charitable support while removing the hassle of private selling, towing, and follow-up logistics for donors in Central Arkansas.
Sale proceeds support Heritage for the Blind programs
Once the vehicle sells, proceeds go to Heritage for the Blind, a 501(c)(3) charity, EIN 58-2164446. Heritage for the Blind uses vehicle-donation proceeds to help fund services and resources for people who are blind or visually impaired. The organization also helps connect people with benefit information and assistance pathways, including programs such as SSI, LIHEAP, Medicare Extra Help, and Section 8. If you or someone you know wants to check potential benefit eligibility, visit nhftb.org/finder for more information.
Your tax receipt is mailed after the vehicle sells
After the vehicle is sold, your tax documentation is mailed to the address you provided. For vehicles that sell for more than $500, Heritage for the Blind provides IRS Form 1098-C. For vehicles that sell for $500 or under, you receive a written acknowledgment. The full donation process, from form submission through mailed tax receipt, typically takes about 2 to 6 weeks, depending on pickup timing, auction or resale processing, and mail delivery. RideRescue recommends keeping copies of your title transfer records and consulting a tax professional for deduction questions.
Key facts about car donation
The online form takes about 2 minutes, or you may call Heritage for the Blind directly.
A coordinator typically responds within 1 to 2 business hours after your donation request.
Pickup is free in the Little Rock Metro, with no donor cost at any step.
Same-day or next-business-day towing is available in most metro areas after scheduling is confirmed.
You sign the title at pickup and receive tax documents after the vehicle sells.
Heritage for the Blind is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, EIN 58-2164446.