How the car donation process works
Start with a mission-first Norfolk donation
When you donate through Wheel Give Back, your vehicle donation is directed to Heritage for the Blind, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, EIN 58-2164446. That matters because many donors want their old car to do more than leave the driveway; they want it to support real services for people who are blind or visually impaired. You can begin from your home, office, apartment, marina area, or military-adjacent neighborhood in Norfolk. The process is designed to be clear, respectful, and low-pressure so you can give with confidence.
Schedule free pickup anywhere in the Hampton Roads area
After you start your donation, a towing partner helps schedule a free pickup at a time that works for you. Pickup is available throughout Norfolk, including Ghent, Ocean View, Colonial Place, Larchmont, Downtown, East Beach, Park Place, and surrounding Hampton Roads communities such as Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Virginia Beach, Suffolk, Hampton, and Newport News. In many cases, you do not need to bring the vehicle anywhere. Whether the vehicle runs or has been sitting for a while, the goal is to remove the hassle and help you turn it into charitable support.
Your vehicle is sold to generate charitable proceeds
Once the vehicle is picked up, it is processed for sale. The gross sale price is important because it determines the tax documentation for many donors and becomes the funding source for the mission. Wheel Give Back does not ask you to guess the value or handle the sale yourself. Instead, the vehicle is converted into proceeds through the donation program. For donors who are mission-motivated, this is the key point: 100-percent of vehicle proceeds go to Heritage for the Blind to support its work for blind and visually impaired Americans.
Proceeds help fund services and benefits navigation
Heritage for the Blind uses vehicle donation proceeds to help people who are blind or visually impaired access support, information, and practical resources. A major part of that work includes connecting individuals with government benefits and assistance programs that may reduce financial strain. These can include SSI, SSDI, LIHEAP, Section 8, Medicare Extra Help, Medicaid, and related programs. If you or someone you care about wants to check possible eligibility for assistance, visit nhftb.org/finder. Your donated car helps fund the kind of guidance that can make complex benefit systems easier to understand.
Receive tax documentation after the sale
Because Heritage for the Blind is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, EIN 58-2164446, your donation may be tax deductible if you itemize deductions. For vehicles that sell for more than $500, IRS Form 1098-C reports the gross vehicle sale price, which is generally the amount used for the deduction. You will receive the appropriate tax receipt after the vehicle is sold. Wheel Give Back helps make the documentation straightforward, but tax situations vary, so donors should keep their records and consult a tax professional if they have questions.
Key facts about car donation
Heritage for the Blind is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, EIN 58-2164446.
Free vehicle pickup is available in Norfolk and throughout the Hampton Roads region.
100-percent of vehicle proceeds go to Heritage for the Blind to fund mission services.
Heritage connects people with benefits including SSI, SSDI, LIHEAP, Section 8, Medicare Extra Help, and Medicaid.
For vehicles sold over $500, donors receive IRS Form 1098-C showing the gross sale price.
Donors and families can check assistance-program eligibility at nhftb.org/finder.