Alabamotion is committed to uplifting the lives of those experiencing homelessness through vital support programs that encompass overnight emergency shelter beds, transitional housing solutions, street-outreach teams, and day-center services. Our partner shelters provide a critical lifeline to individuals and families in need, helping them regain stability and self-sufficiency. By donating your vehicle to Alabamotion, you are directly contributing to these essential services that address homelessness in our community.
Your car donation goes a long way in funding these programs. Every dollar of your contribution is leveraged effectively to create lasting impact, with proceeds primarily used to cover shelter nights, rent subsidies for transitional housing, and necessary supplies for outreach teams. Together, we can help break the cycle of homelessness and foster a brighter future for those who need it the most.
Programs your donation funds
- Overnight Emergency Shelter Beds
- Transitional Housing (30-90 Day Stays)
- Rapid-Rehousing Vouchers
- Street-Outreach Teams
- Day-Center Services (Showers, Laundry, Mail, Phone)
- Family-Homeless Shelters with Childcare
↗Real impact, real numbers
A single vehicle donation, valued at $1,500, can provide approximately 40-60 shelter nights at a partner shelter, based on a bed-night cost of $25-$50. With a larger contribution of $2,500, we can extend support to two families with one-month transitional housing rent subsidies, or supply essential items for street-outreach teams for an entire year. And for those generous gifts of $5,000, we can fund a significant number of meals and shelter beds, effectively changing lives and reducing the number of people experiencing homelessness in Alabama.
How we vet recipient partners
At Alabamotion, we prioritize accountability and transparency in the organizations we partner with. We prefer to work with shelters and programs that meet HUD's Continuum-of-Care standards, focusing on those with low shelter-to-housed transition rates below 20%. Our partners are required to maintain a verifiable Form 990, demonstrating that 75% or more of their expenses directly support their programs. This ensures that your donations are making a real difference in the fight against homelessness.
How proceeds flow
Upon the sale of your vehicle, after covering tow and processing costs, approximately 70-80% of the gross proceeds are directed to our partner shelters. From there, the program ratio comes into play, ensuring that funds are allocated towards services that have proven effectiveness in helping individuals and families transition out of homelessness. This efficient flow of funds maximizes the impact of your donation.
Alabama recipient landscape
In Alabama, the need for robust homeless support services is growing. With rising housing costs and economic challenges, many individuals and families are precariously housed or face homelessness. Local emergency shelters and transitional housing programs are essential in tackling these issues, yet they rely heavily on community support. State-level funding often falls short, making private donations crucial for sustaining and expanding these vital services.