In Delaware, the need for effective homeless services is urgent. Thousands of individuals and families face homelessness each year, struggling with a lack of resources and support. Your vehicle donation can directly fund essential services such as emergency shelter, rapid rehousing, and outreach navigation, providing crucial support for those in need.
This page outlines how your donation makes a difference by funding local shelters and transitional housing initiatives that prioritize a housing-first approach. Together, we can bridge the gap for families experiencing homelessness and create a continuum-of-care network that supports our community.
The local need in Delaware
Delaware has seen a significant rise in homelessness, with tens of thousands of residents at risk. Areas like Wilmington and Dover are particularly affected, with many families and individuals lacking access to safe and stable housing. Common gaps include limited emergency shelter capacity and insufficient resources for rapid rehousing. Your donation can help provide immediate relief and long-term solutions for our community's most vulnerable.
How your donation helps
Funds Emergency Shelter Maintenance
Your donation helps cover operational costs for local shelters, ensuring they can provide safe sleeping spaces and basic necessities for those in immediate need.
Supports Rapid Rehousing Programs
Contributions directly fund rapid rehousing initiatives that help families transition from homelessness to permanent housing, addressing both immediate and long-term needs.
Enables Outreach Navigation Services
Donations fund outreach staff who connect homeless individuals with vital resources and services, guiding them through the process of securing housing and support.
Provides Transitional Housing Support
Your vehicle donation helps maintain transitional housing units, giving families a safe place to stay while they work toward permanent housing solutions.
Local partner organizations
Delaware Homeless Services Coalition
First State Autos bolsters their efforts by providing necessary funding for immediate shelter solutions and outreach programs.
Kent County Community Services
We partner to direct vehicle donations toward programs that ensure families receive the support they need to find stable housing.
United Way of Delaware
First State Autos enhances their impact by funding essential outreach initiatives that help connect individuals to available resources.
How to donate
Visit Our Donation Page
Start by filling out the online donation form to let us know about your vehicle.
Schedule a Pickup
Choose a convenient date and time for us to pick up your vehicle, whether it's running or not.
Receive Your Tax Deduction Receipt
Post-pickup, you’ll receive an IRS 1098-C to claim your tax deduction, ensuring a smooth process.
See Your Donation in Action
You’ll be updated on how your donation directly supports local homeless services and shelters.
Spread the Word
Share your donation experience with friends and family to encourage more support for our local homeless community.
Trust & accountability
- IRS 1098-C tax form provided for deductions
- 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status for transparency
- Local pickup ensures convenience and support for Delaware residents
- Funds benefit local organizations directly working in homeless services