In Melbourne, many children and teenagers rely on foster care for stability and growth. As they face challenges, foster families work tirelessly to provide nurturing environments, often facing their own obstacles. Coastal Wheels aims to support these families and the youth who age out of the system at 18 or 21. By donating your vehicle, you can help us provide essential resources like clothing, supplies for intake nights, respite care for families, and transportation for youth entering college or the workforce.
This page outlines how your contribution can make a significant impact on the local community. Your vehicle donation enables us to fund vital services that help foster families navigate their challenges and ensure that youth have the tools and opportunities they need to succeed. Every donation counts, and together, we can build a brighter future for those we serve.
The local need in Melbourne
In Melbourne, hundreds of youth are in foster care, facing uncertainty as they transition to adulthood. Many of these young people do not have the support systems they need when they turn 18 or 21, leading to challenges in employment and education. On any given day, dozens of foster families are reaching out for help with clothing and supplies, while others seek respite to recharge and continue their vital work. The need is urgent and ongoing, reflecting our community's commitment to support those who need it the most.
How your donation helps
Respite Care for Foster Families
Funds from your vehicle donation provide much-needed respite care for foster families, allowing them to recharge and continue their important work with foster children.
Clothing and Supplies for Intake Nights
Your donation helps supply essential clothing and items for children entering foster care during intake nights, ensuring they have what they need from day one.
Transportation for Aging-Out Youth
Every vehicle donation contributes to transportation services for youth transitioning out of foster care, helping them access college and job opportunities.
Support for Life Skills Programs
Proceeds from donations are directed towards life skills training programs, ensuring youth are prepared to face the responsibilities of adulthood with confidence.
Local partner organizations
Brevard Family Partnership
They offer resources and programs to help families thrive, and partner with us to identify areas of greatest need.
The Children's Home Society of Florida
Working closely with Coastal Wheels, they assist in connecting youth with essential services after leaving the system.
Easterseals Florida
They collaborate to provide vocational training and transitional support to youth aging out of foster care.
How to donate
Visit Our Website
Go to the Coastal Wheels donation page and fill out the online form to initiate your vehicle donation.
Provide Vehicle Details
Enter the details of the vehicle you wish to donate, including make, model, and condition.
Schedule a Pickup
Our team will contact you to arrange a convenient time to pick up your vehicle at no cost to you.
Receive Tax Documentation
After your vehicle is sold, you will receive IRS 1098-C documentation for your tax deduction, ensuring transparency in your donation.
Make a Difference
Your donation will directly support foster families and youth in Melbourne, helping them navigate challenges and build brighter futures.
Trust & accountability
- IRS 1098-C
- 501(c)(3)
- Local partners named
- Transparency