Wheels Appeal

Wheels Appeal

In Monmouth County, public transportation does not meet the needs of the poor, who solely rely on it to get to and from work. Through the Needs Assessment Survey, the United Way of Monmouth County has identified that the third most crucial need in our county is transportation. The Wheels Appeal program is designed to help with these transportation needs. The program has two components:

* Donated vehicles are received, assessed, and repaired if necessary and appropriate. In 2007, Wheels Appeal gave vehicles worth $33,390 to qualified applicants.
* Vehicles are re-donated to qualified applicants in Monmouth County.

A law passed in 2004 changed the tax-deduction policy. However, the IRS still allows a fair market value write-off for a vehicle that is donated and re-donated to a needy person. If a vehicle is not appropriate for re-donation, the vehicle may be sold. Love INC has the ability to receive cars to be sold from most parts of the continental United States. The proceeds are used to repair other vehicles or to support the various programs of Love INC.

To donate a vehicle or apply for a used vehicle, please call 732-542-7012, ext. 206.