Habitat's 'Cars for Homes' Helps Build Needed Housing

The Montione family, recent car donors.

Old Colony Habitat for Humanity’s Cars for Homes program is seeking donations of vehicles, including cars, trucks, vans, RV’s, SUV’s, boats, motorcycles, and more. The “Cars for Homes” program, launched by Habitat for Humanity International in 2005, turns vehicles into cash to help build affordable housing in our local communities. In the last five years, communities from across the United States have donated over $72 million.

Cars for Homes is part of Habitat’s dedication to providing families with safe, affordable housing. Vehicles need not be running but must be intact and have inflated tires to be towed by our operators. Donated vehicles are resold with all proceeds going towards supporting our communities.

Donation is quick and easy and at no cost. Individuals may qualify for a tax deduction. As we continue our current Home Build in Franklin, MA, we encourage our service area communities to consider vehicle donations to help support the project. A recent donor, Mary Montione, and her children Jimmy and Rachel of Mansfield, MA donated a van to Old Colony Habitat in January of 2026. Montione stated, “Our van holds many happy memories, and I was thrilled to donate it to OCHH. Although I’m on a tight budget, I believe in contributing what I can, when I can. It always saddens me to see people struggle with housing. I hope this small gift helps support someone’s journey toward the security, stability, and joy of having a home and being part of a caring community”.

Old Colony Habitat for Humanity supports families in 24 local cities and towns in Bristol and Norfolk counties. We are in the process of converting the former South Franklin Congregationial Meeting House into the next Habitat home. Vehicle donations will directly support the construction costs of this project and other homes. The current Home Build is expected to be completed in June 2026.

To learn more about the Cars for Homes donation program or to donate a vehicle to Old Colony Habitat for Humanity, visit our webpage here: Cars for Homes - Old Colony Habitat for Humanity, or call our hotline at 1-877- 277-4344 to begin the easy and free process of donating your car.

For more information about Old Colony Habitat for Humanity, visit https://linktr.ee/oldcolonyhabitat.