Help Refugees in Need
Vehicles mean freedom and opportunity.
Rides for Refugees is a volunteer-run, 501(c)3 charity that provides vehicles to
low-income refugees permanently resettled in the United States, so they can get to work and become self-reliant.
Your kind donation is an investment in success of new Americans, U.S. communities, and the economy.
Thank you for your support!
DONATE A VEHICLE, get a tax deduction! Rides for Refugees picks up donated vehicles in any condition, anywhere in the United States. To schedule a pick up, start a vehicle donation online or call 844-503-RIDE (7433). Donating your car, SUV, truck, boat, etc., means less hassle and potentially more value than selling or trading it in! And your donation will help get low-income, legal refugees on the road to self-reliance. If you have questions about donating a vehicle, please see our FAQ page.
“The gift of this car from Rides for Refugees is not just about the vehicle itself but also about the newfound freedom and opportunities it brings.” —Tee, resettled in Virginia
Transportation Fosters
Self-Reliance
Although every refugee’s story is different, wherever they come from and regardless of why they were resettled in the United States—be it war, natural disaster, or persecution—they have in common the will to survive, thrive, and be productive members of their new communities.
But many refugees in the United States lack the transportation they need in order to work and become self-reliant. 45% of people in the United States have no access to public transportation. Even in areas that have public transport, it may not go where needed, or may be too costly for low-income refugees. Having a car can change a refugee’s life.
Rides for Refugees provides vehicles that get refugees on the road to productivity and financial independence.
“Rides for Refugees has given me hope, not only for myself but for all my family. . . Having this car, I can get more professional jobs.”
—Mohamed, resettled in Virginia
Car Recipient Spotlight
G. is a trained nurse and midwife resettled with her young daughter in the United States after nine years in a refugee camp. The gift of a car from Rides for Refugees drastically improved her life and prospects for the future. The car has cut a four-hour round trip commute down to 30 minutes, giving her more time with her daughter and more productive time in her day. The car also has given G. the ability to leave her manual labor job and take a job that is less physically taxing.
“My dream is to rejoin the medical field—to once again serve women, families, and my community. With the support I’ve received, I finally feel that dream becoming possible.”
To meet other car recipients, visit our Spotlights page.
“I really want to thank you from my heart. You did a lot for my family. . . It is like magic—still I can’t believe.”
—Ms. A., resettled in Indiana
