Homelessness is a persistent issue in Norfolk, affecting thousands of our fellow residents and their families. Many individuals and families face immediate need for shelter, and without effective rapid-rehousing solutions, they often remain trapped in a cycle of poverty. Your vehicle donation can directly support local shelters and outreach programs, ensuring that those in need have access to safe accommodations and the essential services they require.
This landing page outlines how your contribution will facilitate the transition to stable housing through a housing-first approach. We focus on providing both emergency shelter and transitional housing, helping families regain their independence. By donating, you play a crucial role in the continuum-of-care network that supports the most vulnerable members of our community.
The local need in Norfolk
In Norfolk, tens of thousands of residents are at risk of homelessness, with many families living paycheck to paycheck. The lack of affordable housing, combined with rising costs of living, has left our community grappling with an increasing number of individuals seeking help. Neighborhoods like downtown and East Norfolk face the highest rates of homelessness, where residents often lack access to basic services. It is vital to address these gaps through comprehensive local solutions, and your support can make a meaningful difference.
How your donation helps
Provides Emergency Shelter
Your donation helps fund crucial emergency shelter facilities that provide a safe haven for individuals and families in crisis, ensuring they have a warm place to sleep and access to essential resources.
Funds Rapid-Rehousing Programs
Contributions support rapid-rehousing initiatives that assist families in moving from homelessness to stable housing quickly, providing the financial assistance needed for upfront costs like deposits and first month’s rent.
Supports Outreach Navigation Services
Donations allow outreach workers to connect people experiencing homelessness with vital services such as job training, mental health support, and addiction recovery programs, helping them regain stability.
Enhances Continuum-of-Care Networks
Your funds help strengthen the continuum-of-care network by facilitating partnerships between local organizations, ensuring a coordinated response to meet the diverse needs of Norfolk’s homeless population.
Local partner organizations
The Salvation Army Norfolk
Wheel Give Back collaborates with The Salvation Army by funding programs that extend their capacity to assist more families during critical times.
Hampton Roads Community Action Program
Our funding supports their outreach efforts, ensuring that vulnerable populations are aware of and can access the resources available to them.
Norfolk Homeless Consortium
Wheel Give Back complements their efforts by providing additional resources, enabling a more effective and coordinated response to address homelessness in Norfolk.
How to donate
1. Choose Your Vehicle
Decide on the vehicle you wish to donate. It can be a car, truck, motorcycle, or even a . Every donation counts.
2. Fill Out the Donation Form
Complete our easy online donation form with your vehicle details. This will help us arrange the pickup and process your donation efficiently.
3. Schedule a Pickup
Our team will contact you to schedule a convenient pickup time. We provide local pickup service at no cost to you.
4. Receive Your Tax Deduction
Once your vehicle is sold, you'll receive an IRS 1098-C form, allowing you to claim a tax deduction for your generous contribution.
5. Make an Impact
Rest assured that your donation directly supports homeless services in Norfolk, providing essential resources to those who need them most.
Trust & accountability
- Receive IRS 1098-C for your donation tax deduction.
- Wheel Give Back is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
- We offer free local pickup for your donated vehicle.
- Your contributions directly benefit local homeless services in Norfolk.