Donating Your Car: The Best Times to Do it in 2025
Donating is an excellent way to get rid of a car without incurring towing, selling, or repair expenses. Make sure the charity you donate to will pick up your car free of charge, and that you’ll get tax benefits and any other incentives the charity is offering. Of course, there’s always the satisfaction one feels […]
From Camper to Donor: Dave Roubeni’s Full-Circle Journey with Kars4Kids
How one minivan donation tells a much bigger story. When Dave Roubeni picked up the phone to donate his car, he thought he was calling a completely different organization. But when he realized he’d actually reached Kars4Kids, it felt like more than just a coincidence. “I was overjoyed,” Dave said. “It felt like things were […]
Kars4Kids Small Grants: A Look at the Numbers Behind the Mission
From mentorship to literacy, a deep dive into who we support—and how much we’ve given. 💸 How Much We’ve Given Since its inception, the Kars4Kids Small Grant Program has awarded 374 grants totaling $336,349 to youth-focused nonprofits across the country. These are microgrants with macro impact—helping community-based groups launch tutoring programs, run robotics workshops, take […]
A Glance Can Kill: Mazda Vehicle Safety Director’s Tips for Awareness Month
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, a crucial opportunity to confront the dangers of losing focus behind the wheel. A quick glance at a phone, a fumble with a snack, or even a wandering mind can turn a routine drive into a life-altering tragedy. For over a decade, Kars4Kids—a car donation program supporting educational and […]
LeRoy Larry Donates War Pony, a Very Special Corvette
LeRoy Larry and his then future wife-to be, Tirza, came to Costa Rica in 2012, never dreaming they would still be there 12 years on. At a certain point, LeRoy realized that it made no sense to hold on to War Pony, his 1989 4-door red Corvette. Though the car had been with LeRoy since […]
The Music Behind the Magic: World of Warcraft Composer Jason Hayes on Giving Back
Jason Hayes is the award-winning lead composer of the first release of World of Warcraft, the most successful online game ever. There can be no doubt that the haunting melody and driving beat of this soundtrack contributed much to the success of this legendary game. But Hayes’ success reaches far and beyond this singular achievement. […]