Donating unused vehicles can turn forgotten cars into funding for education and scholarships. Unsplash

Some donations come in neat envelopes. Others are wired from anonymous accounts. But the ones that tell the most unexpected stories? Those come on four wheels, often rusting in someone’s driveway. Is that 20-year-old sedan collecting dust? It could be why a struggling student gets a second chance at graduating. The minivan no one drives anymore? It could help fund transportation for kids who would otherwise have no way to get to school. The beat-up truck that’s been sitting untouched for months? It could be transformed into mentorship programs, scholarships and school supplies.

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Car donations aren’t just about getting rid of unwanted vehicles—they’re about turning something forgotten into something powerful. Of course, removing an unwanted vehicle while securing a tax deduction is compelling. But behind the surface-level appeal, there’s a much deeper story. It’s a story of unexpected economic forces—cars taking a journey from garages and junkyards to auctions and........

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