In Tennessee, countless individuals face daily challenges due to blindness and visual impairments. These citizens often struggle with basic tasks that many take for granted, from navigating their communities to accessing vital resources. Volunteer Wheels is dedicated to reversing this trend. By donating your vehicle, you enable us to fund essential services provided by the National Heritage for the Blind and local vision organizations, including low-vision clinics, guide-dog training programs, and accessible transit services. Together, we can create a more inclusive environment for visually impaired individuals.
This donation landing page outlines how your contribution directly impacts the lives of those in need. With your help, we can support research initiatives, provide low-vision assessments, and ensure that critical services reach the neighborhoods where they are most needed. Your generosity translates into meaningful change.
The local need in Tennessee
In Tennessee, tens of thousands of residents are living with visual impairments, with many facing obstacles in accessing effective services. Areas with limited resources, particularly rural communities, are often left without adequate support. Gaps in available services create hardships, making it difficult for individuals to lead independent lives. This urgent need for blind and vision services calls for action. Your donation can help bridge these gaps and provide essential assistance to those who need it most.
How your donation helps
Funds vision research initiatives
Your donations support the National Heritage for the Blind's research mission, enabling advancements in understanding vision impairments and developing effective treatments that can improve lives across Tennessee.
Supports low-vision clinics
Funds raised from vehicle donations help sustain local low-vision clinics, where individuals receive essential evaluations and access to tools to enhance their daily living experiences.
Helps guide-dog programs
Contributions provide training resources and supportive services for guide-dog programs, empowering visually impaired individuals to navigate their environments with confidence and independence.
Enables accessible transit options
Your donation ensures that accessible transit options are available, providing visually impaired residents with safe transportation to appointments, work, and community events.
Local partner organizations
Tennessee Association of Blind Athletes
Volunteer Wheels complements their mission by enhancing mobility options, helping athletes reach events and training camps.
Lions Sight and Hearing Program
We work together to ensure individuals referred by the Lions have access to transportation and follow-up services.
Guide Dogs of America
Volunteer Wheels supports this effort by helping with transit to training sessions and providing resources for local families in need.
How to donate
Choose your vehicle
Select the vehicle you wish to donate. It can be a car, truck, van, or even a motorcycle. Every vehicle counts!
Fill out the donation form
Complete our online donation form with your details and vehicle information. This step is easy and takes just a few minutes.
Schedule a pick-up
We’ll arrange a convenient time for our team to pick up your vehicle at no cost to you. Don’t worry about transportation; we handle it.
Receive your tax receipt
Once your vehicle is picked up, you'll receive an IRS 1098-C tax form, allowing you to claim your deduction when filing taxes.
Make an impact
Your donation will directly support essential services for the blind and visually impaired in Tennessee, making a real difference in many lives.
Trust & accountability
- Receive IRS 1098-C tax form for your donation.
- 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status ensures your contribution is tax-deductible.
- Local pick-up services mean you don’t need to worry about transporting your vehicle.
- Funds directly support named beneficiaries, ensuring your donation makes a tangible impact.