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Are you ready for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a luxury vehicle while making a positive impact in your community? This Saturday, Cars for Kids is thrilled to feature a truly special car in our auction lineup: a 2008 Maserati GranTurismo with just 32,000 miles. This incredible luxury coupe, in clean and pristine condition, is a rare gem that you don’t want to miss.
The Maserati GranTurismo is synonymous with elegance, performance, and sophistication. With a powerful V8 engine, Italian craftsmanship, and sleek design, this vehicle offers an unmatched driving experience. Whether you’ve always dreamed of owning a Maserati or are looking for your next head-turner, this is your chance to bid on a high-end car at an amazing value. Opportunities like this don't come around often!
Our auctions aren't just about great deals—they’re about making a difference. When you bid on a car through Cars for Kids, you’re directly supporting students at Texans Can Academies. The funds raised help provide at-risk youth with resources like tutoring, counseling, and career training, giving them the tools they need to graduate high school and build a brighter future.
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This is your chance to drive away in luxury while contributing to a worthy cause. So, mark your calendars, check out the details on our website, and join us this Saturday.
Don’t let this Maserati slip through your fingers—it could be yours by the end of the weekend! Visit www.carsforkids.org/auction to learn more about this event and browse our auction inventory.
Write off the car, not the kid! Together, we can help local students achieve their dreams. Let’s drive change!
This holiday season, Cars for Kids had the incredible opportunity to partner with Project Love Love to bring joy and support to the children of young parents attending Texans Can Academies. On December 17th, 2024, we gathered at Texans Can Academies – Pleasant Grove and Oak Cliff for a special gift distribution event that truly captured the spirit of the season.
The event provided holiday gifts to students and their families, ensuring they felt the love and support of their community during this festive time of year. The smiles, laughter, and gratitude shared were reminders of the importance of giving and coming together as a community to create positive change.
Project Love Love, a Fort Worth-based nonprofit, focuses on showing kindness and compassion to those in need across Dallas and Tarrant Counties. Their mission includes:
“Love Love is about faith, hope, and sharing kindness with our communities,” said a spokesperson for the organization. “Partnering with Cars for Kids allows us to amplify our impact, especially during the holidays.”
At Cars for Kids, our mission has always been to turn vehicle donations into educational opportunities for at-risk youth through Texans Can Academies. By helping students earn their high school diplomas, we empower them to build brighter futures for themselves and their families.
“We are thrilled to partner with Project Love Love for this special holiday initiative,” said our CEO. “Seeing the joy and gratitude on the faces of these families makes everything we do worthwhile. Together, we’re spreading love, hope, and opportunity.”
The holidays can be a challenging time for many families, especially young parents balancing school, work, and childcare. Events like this not only provide material support but also send a powerful message of encouragement: They are not alone.
At Cars for Kids, we believe that every act of kindness—whether through donating a vehicle, volunteering time, or supporting meaningful partnerships like this one—creates ripple effects that change lives.
We extend our deepest gratitude to Project Love Love for their dedication and partnership. Their work, alongside our mission, is making a real difference in the lives of Texans Can Academies students and their families.
Join Us in Driving Change
If you’d like to be part of the impact and help more students achieve their dreams, consider donating your car, truck, boat, or RV. Together, we can build brighter futures for kids in our community.
Learn more at carsforkids.org.
Thank you for supporting our mission and spreading love this holiday season.
Please take note of our Holiday Office Hours and Auction Updates:
Holiday Office Hours
Payments for the 12/21 Auction
We will be accepting payments ONLY on:
Important: Any vehicles not paid for by 3 PM on Monday, December 23rd, will be considered a walk and deposited as forfeited.
Consignment Update
We will NOT be accepting new consignments during the weeks of Christmas and New Year's (12/23 - 01/03). Consignments will resume starting January 6th, 2024.
Thank you for your understanding and support. Happy Holidays!
— Cars for Kids Auction Team
In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, our offices will be closed from Wednesday, November 27th at 12 PM through Sunday, December 1st.
We will resume regular office hours on Monday, December 2nd.
Please note: Vehicle donations will still be accepted during normal hours throughout the week, so don’t hesitate to give if you're ready to make an impact this holiday season!
Wishing you and your family a happy and safe Thanksgiving!
(Source) We are excited to announce that Cheryl Sutterfield-Jones has joined Cars for Kids as our new CEO! With decades of experience in nonprofit leadership, Cheryl’s passion for serving others and driving change makes her the perfect fit to lead our mission of helping children build better futures.
Cheryl has an impressive background, having served as President of the JPS Foundation, CEO of the North Texas American Red Cross, and President and CEO of the Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center, among other roles. She’s a recognized leader in nonprofit management and has been honored with numerous awards, including the Dr. Kenneth Cooper Lifetime Achievement Award and Agency Executive of the Year by the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas.
In her own words, Cheryl shared, “I am honored to join Cars for Kids as its new CEO. Through its charity car donation programs, this organization has helped thousands of children to build better futures.”
With Cheryl at the helm, we are excited to continue turning vehicle donations into life-changing opportunities for at-risk youth. At Cars for Kids, 100% of net proceeds from every car donation go directly to the kids, ensuring maximum impact on their education and success.
In observance of the Indigenous Peoples' Day holiday, Cars for Kids offices will be closed on Monday, October 14th. Our team will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, October 15th.
We encourage anyone looking to donate a vehicle or inquire about our services to visit our website at www.carsforkids.org or call us at 866-835-5437 for any questions.
Learn more about Indigenous People's Day here.
Dallas Cowboys linebacker Eric Kendricks made a special visit today to Texans Can Academy - Pleasant Grove in support of Cars for Kids and the school’s efforts to provide a second chance for at-risk youth. The event was a huge success, with students getting the opportunity to meet one of their football heroes and hear firsthand about the importance of perseverance, education, and following their dreams.
Eric Kendricks, known for his passion for cars, was excited to be part of the event. “I’ve always had a love for cars, and to see how something as simple as a car donation can change a kid’s life here in Dallas is truly special,” Kendricks said. “I’m proud to be a Dallas Cowboy, and being able to support the community that supports me means everything. I relate to these kids in so many ways—growing up, I had challenges too. My goal is to inspire them to chase their dreams, no matter what obstacles they face.”
Kendricks spoke to the students about his journey, offering words of encouragement, and emphasized the importance of education as a tool for success. The event provided inspiration to students who may face challenges in traditional school settings, reminding them that success is possible with hard work and support.
“Today’s event was a resounding success, and we’re incredibly grateful for Eric’s involvement,” said Rudy Oeftering, Board Chair at Cars for Kids. “We look forward to the positive impact this will have on Texans Can Academies and the students. The support from both Eric and Cars for Kids will continue to help these students achieve their dreams beyond graduation.”
At Cars for Kids, we are proud to support at-risk students in Texas through our partnership with Texans Can Academies (TCA). Since our founding in 1992, Cars for Kids has raised millions of dollars to help TCA provide crucial resources to students who need a second chance at education.
On July 31, 2024, we were thrilled to donate $850,000 to TCA, which will be used to enhance student services, including counseling, tutoring, and career readiness programs. With 12 campuses across Texas, Texans Can Academies offer a unique educational opportunity for students who are at-risk, have dropped out, or have special needs that aren’t being met in traditional school settings.
Our mission goes beyond raising funds—it’s about changing lives. Take the story of D'Karington Chaney, for example. After dropping out of high school at 17 to care for his mother, he wanted to return to school but needed to continue working. Thanks to the support of Cars for Kids and Texans Can, D'Karington graduated in 2023 while also working with Cars for Kids, helping prepare vehicles for auction. Today, he is part of our team, and his future looks brighter than ever.
Another success story is William Hollins, who struggled in a traditional high school environment but thrived at Texans Can. After graduating a year early, William went on to serve in the U.S. Army and is now on his path to becoming a corporate litigation attorney.
Stories like these are why we continue to work tirelessly to support education and at-risk students. If you’d like to be part of this journey, consider donating your car or making a cash donation.
We are thrilled to announce that Dallas Cowboys Linebacker, Eric Kendricks, will be making a special guest appearance at Texans Can Academies in support of Cars for Kids!
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During the event, Eric will tour the campus, meet with students, and speak about the importance of education, perseverance, and giving back to the community. His appearance is a great opportunity to further strengthen our community outreach and reinforce the incredible work we’re doing at both Texans Can Academies and Cars for Kids.
Don’t miss out on this exciting event!
Come be a part of this memorable experience as we continue to drive change and support at-risk youth in our community.
Together, we can make a difference!
We invite you to join us for this memorable occasion and show your support as we work together to inspire at-risk youth across Dallas.
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