eguin Services, Inc., in a new partnership with The Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Illinois Chapter offers a car donation program for people interested in making tax-deductible Gift-in-Kind donations of automobiles. 

Automobiles donated through The Alzheimer’s Association are sold by Seguin Services and the proceeds of the sale of donated cars come to both organizations, with the Greater Illinois Chapter receiving 85 percent of car sale proceeds for programs and services for people affected by Alzheimer’s disease, and with Seguin Services receiving 15 percent of car sale proceeds for programs that support children and adults with disabilities.

“We are pleased our partnership with Seguin Services is a win-win situation for everyone,” said Kent Barnheiser, president and CEO of the Greater Illinois Chapter. “Donors have a smooth-running car donation experience working with professional and friendly staff and can feel good knowing their cars will be sold at a licensed used car dealership to people looking for reliable transportation at an affordable price.  Donors also can trust both of our organizations will use every cent we receive from the proceeds of car sales in our respective to help improve quality of life for Illinois families.”

Here’s what happens when you or a family member no longer needs a car and donates it to the Alzheimer’s Association and Seguin Services.  Seguin staff receives the donated car and puts it up for sale at The Auto Marketplace, its licensed used car dealership and a division of SEGUINWORKS.  Seguin staff provides donors with documentation of the Gift-in-Kind transaction, notifying donors they received the donated car and providing details about its sale, including the information about the car, date of the sale and the selling price.

“The people who come to the Auto Marketplace to purchase a car are looking for a vehicle at an affordable price to get them where they need to go,” said Pete Rivera, Manager for the SEGUINWORKS Auto Marketplace. “Recently, a woman from Hinsdale purchased a second car for her family. Her daughter can now to drive to work on her own, and her sons – who will be driving soon as well – will also have a means of transportation. This woman and her daughter checked out the cars at the Auto Marketplace and found one that matched their needs.”

The Seguin Services car donation program is registered with the State of Illinois, maintains accurate and detailed records for all donations, and exceeds Illinois requirements aimed at protecting donors and the charities that receive proceeds from car sales.  For more information contact the Greater Illinois Chapter at 847.933.2413 or www.alzheimers-illinois.org or call Seguin Services at 708.652.5037 or www.seguin.org.