In Greater Philadelphia, most RideForward donors have their car picked up and their driveway cleared in just 24–48 hours from their first contact. In many Philadelphia neighborhoods, we can even arrange same‑day pickup. Start with a quick 2‑minute online form or phone call, and our local coordinator will lock in a pickup window that fits your schedule — often later today or by the next business day, Monday through Saturday.
Here’s how it works in and around Philadelphia: you tell us about your car — running or not — from anywhere in the city or suburbs, including South Philly, Fishtown, West Philly, Northeast Philly, Manayunk, Chestnut Hill, Upper Darby, Bensalem, Cherry Hill, and beyond. Once your request comes in, we match you with a tow partner, confirm a time, and send a truck to your address at no cost. You’ll sign the title at pickup (or mail it within a few days), and your car is gone. After the vehicle sells, Heritage for the Blind emails or mails your tax acknowledgment, so you have everything you need for your charitable deduction.
Your complete donation timeline
Start the 2-minute form or call
2 minutesShare your contact info, car details, and pickup address anywhere in Greater Philadelphia — from Center City condos to homes in Roxborough, Brewerytown, or Cherry Hill. No VIN hunt or paperwork upload is required to get started. As soon as you hit submit or finish your call, our local dispatch team goes to work scheduling your pickup.
We schedule your pickup window
Same-day to next business dayA RideForward coordinator reviews your request and contacts you quickly, often within an hour during business times. In most of Philadelphia, we can offer same‑day or next‑day pickup, Monday–Saturday. You choose a time window that works for you — morning in South Philly, afternoon in King of Prussia, or early evening in the Northeast.
Tow truck arrives and removes your car
15–30 minutes at your locationOur professional tow partner comes directly to your home, office, or lot at no charge. You don’t need to clean the car or have it inspected. Whether it’s parked on a tight Center City street or a driveway in Abington, they’ll load it quickly and safely, usually in well under half an hour.
Sign over your title and finalize donation
5–10 minutesAt pickup, you’ll sign the Pennsylvania or New Jersey title and a simple towing/donation form. If you don’t have the title handy, we’ll explain how to handle it or mail it within a few days. Once the truck pulls away, your driveway or parking space is clear — your donation is effectively complete from your side.
Receive your tax acknowledgment from Heritage for the Blind
Mailed/emailed within a few business days of saleAfter your vehicle sells, Heritage for the Blind, a 501(c)(3) charity, sends your written acknowledgment by mail or email. Keep this for your tax records, especially if your deduction is over the IRS threshold and you’ll use Form 1098‑C. This paperwork typically arrives within a few business days after the sale is finalized.
Why the process is genuinely fast
2-minute start from anywhere in Greater Philadelphia
You can launch your donation in less time than it takes to find street parking in Center City. Our online form or quick call captures just the basics so we can dispatch a tow fast without bogging you down in paperwork.
Same-day or 24–48 hour pickup in most areas
In most Philadelphia neighborhoods and nearby suburbs, our tow partners can reach you the same day or by the next business day. That means your car can be gone from your driveway or curb within 24–48 hours of your first contact.
Monday–Saturday dispatch for flexible timing
We operate pickups Monday through Saturday, so you’re not stuck waiting for a single weekly slot. Whether you’re in South Philly before a weekend at the Shore or in Ardmore after work, we can usually match a window that fits your schedule.
Non-running and damaged cars are welcome
If your car won’t start in West Philly, has a flat in Port Richmond, or has been sitting dead in your driveway in Collingswood, we’ll still come get it. No need to pay for repairs just to donate — we’ll tow it as-is at no cost.
No inspection, emissions, or detailing needed
You don’t have to pass inspection, fix check‑engine lights, or clean the car out like a trade‑in. As long as we can access the vehicle, we can remove it quickly — saving you days or weeks compared with selling it yourself.