The need for homeless services in Kentucky is critical. Thousands of individuals and families face homelessness daily, with limited access to emergency shelters and transitional housing. By donating your vehicle to Ride for Good, you directly fund vital programs such as local shelters, rapid-rehousing initiatives, and outreach navigation services. This page outlines how your generous contribution makes an immediate impact, helping us reach those who need support the most.
Our mission centers on a housing-first approach, which prioritizes stable housing as the foundation for addressing other issues faced by the homeless population. We aim to create a continuum-of-care network that not only provides emergency shelter for those in crisis but also steers families toward long-term solutions. In doing so, we ensure that we meet the varied needs of Kentucky’s homeless population effectively.
The local need in Kentucky
Kentucky faces a significant homelessness crisis, with tens of thousands of residents experiencing homelessness each year. Many of these individuals are families with children who struggle to find safe and affordable housing. Neighborhoods across urban centers and rural areas alike are affected, revealing substantial gaps in available resources. In particular, areas like Louisville and Lexington have been reported to have higher rates of homelessness, illustrating the urgent need for effective homeless services throughout the state.
How your donation helps
Supports Local Shelters
Your donation helps fund local emergency shelters that provide immediate housing and resources for those in crisis. These shelters offer a safe environment and critical services to help individuals regain stability.
Funds Rapid-Rehousing Programs
Contributions support rapid-rehousing initiatives that assist families in securing permanent housing quickly. This approach minimizes the time spent homeless and reduces the likelihood of returning to the streets.
Enables Outreach Navigation
Your gift helps fund outreach staff who connect individuals experiencing homelessness with necessary resources and support services, such as job training, mental health assistance, and health care.
Enhances Family Services
Donations play a crucial role in developing programs specifically aimed at families facing homelessness, ensuring that children and parents can access the resources they need to thrive together.
Local partner organizations
Kentucky Coalition Against Homelessness
Ride for Good complements their efforts by providing immediate support through vehicle donations, reinforcing their advocacy work with practical resources.
Louisville Metro Housing Authority
Our vehicle donations help fund their programs' operational costs, enhancing their capacity to serve more families efficiently.
Family Scholar House
By donating, you contribute to their mission, allowing for continued support in providing stable homes and fostering self-sufficiency.
How to donate
Visit our website
Go to the Ride for Good donation page, where you can find all the information you need to start the process of donating your vehicle.
Enter your vehicle details
Fill out the online form with your vehicle’s information to help us determine its value and arrange for pick-up.
Schedule a pick-up
Choose a convenient time for our team to pick up your vehicle. We offer local pickup services across Kentucky to make the process easy for you.
Receive your tax deduction form
After your vehicle is sold, you will receive IRS Form 1098-C, which allows you to claim a deduction for your generous contribution.
See the impact of your donation
You’ll receive updates about how your donation supports homeless services in our community, showing you exactly how your contribution is making a difference.
Trust & accountability
- Receive IRS Form 1098-C for your donation tax deduction.
- Ride for Good is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
- We offer local pick-up services for your convenience.
- All funds go directly to named beneficiaries in Kentucky to support homeless services.