Donate A Car In Calgary
Your car becomes shelter, detox and housing support at Alpha House Society, right here in Calgary.
We tow it away for free, whatever condition it’s in, and we email you a tax receipt. The money from your car stays in Alberta.
Where We Pick Up Around Calgary
We pick up donated vehicles across Calgary and the surrounding communities: Cochrane, Airdrie, Okotoks and Chestermere
Not sure whether we reach you? Call 1-833-465-7227.
What Your Car Funds In Calgary
Every dollar from a Calgary car donation stays in Calgary.
We sell your donated vehicle to our recycling partner in Alberta and the proceeds go to Alpha House Society. Nothing is pooled nationally and nothing leaves the province.
Alpha House Society
Alpha House supports people experiencing homelessness and substance use challenges in Calgary through shelter, detox, housing and outreach programs focused on connection and stability.
What Your Tax Receipt Is Worth In Alberta
Your receipt is based on what your vehicle is worth. We look at the year, make, model, mileage and condition, and we can appraise the car before pickup so you know the figure before you commit.
In Alberta the minimum receipt is $600, the same as Ontario. There is no maximum. Alberta vehicles often hold their value well, so if you have a higher-value car, tell us on the form or over the phone and we’ll appraise it properly.
Your receipt arrives by email by the end of the month after we pick up the car. A car collected in March means a receipt by the end of April.
Paperwork In Alberta
We’ll send a new bill of sale for the registered owner to fill out and return, either before pickup or to the tow driver on the day. Hand over your keys at the same time.
Take your licence plates off before we arrive. They belong to you, not the car, and you can reuse them.
You don’t need an inspection or an out-of-province certificate. We take the vehicle as it is.
Questions about the paperwork? Call 1-833-465-7227 before booking and we’ll walk you through it.
Three Steps. Five Minutes Of Your Time.
A simple, transparent process from your driveway to your tax receipt.
Tell us about the car
Fill in the form or give us a call. We ask for the year, make, model, condition and where it’s parked. No photos needed. No inspection.
We book the tow
Free pickup between 24 and 72 hours after you agree to donate.
Your tax receipt arrives
By email. We offer mail if preferred.
Almost Always, Yes.
We take cars that:
- Are in good, running condition
- Have body damage or rust
- Don’t run
- Have a dead battery or flat tires
- Won’t pass a safety inspection
- Have been sitting for years
- Have high mileage
- You inherited
As long as your car has tires and wheels, we’re good to go.
Give us a call first if:
- You can’t find the ownership papers
- There’s still a lien on the car
- The car isn’t in your name
- You’re outside the cities we serve
None of these is an automatic no. Most get sorted out on the phone.
Still not sure? Give us a call.
What Calgary Donors Say
“Our family had to donate our beloved Bertha, a 2005 Dodge Caravan that was on its last leg. Dealing with Homeless Cars was wonderful as they explained everything very thoroughly. They arrived in a timely manner on the morning of pickup and the tax return came in on time as stated in the follow up email. Highly recommend this service to anyone considering donating their vehicle and helping our local communities. Thanks again!”
– The King Family, Calgary, AB
Service Area
Homeless Cars is a registered Canadian charitable foundation, No. 77012 3131 RR0001, with its head office at 404 Fruitland Road, Stoney Creek, Ontario. We pick up donated vehicles across Calgary, Cochrane, Airdrie, Okotoks and Chestermere, and direct the proceeds to Alpha House Society.
Proudly 100% Canadian.
Are We The Same As Other Car Donation Programs?
People often reach us thinking we’re a program they’ve seen advertised elsewhere. Here’s who’s who.
Ready To Have It Gone?
Give us a call at 1-833-465-7227 or click the Donate Your Car button to fill in the form. It takes about five minutes.