Velocity Vehicle is committed to improving the lives of cancer patients in Massachusetts by providing critical support services, including transportation to treatment, lodging, and financial assistance. Our donation program specifically focuses on helping patients navigate the challenges of cancer treatment, ensuring they have access to necessary resources without the added stress of transportation and financial barriers.
With each car donation, we leverage funds to create meaningful connections for patients in need. Every dollar goes directly towards vital services, making it possible for families to focus on healing rather than logistical hurdles. By donating your vehicle, you can help us provide the support that many patients and families desperately require.
Programs your donation funds
- Transportation to treatment (gas cards, Lyft credits)
- Copay assistance for low-income patients
- Lodging during treatment (Hope Lodge-style programs)
- Survivorship programs for long-term wellness
- Caregiver-respite services for family support
- Wigs and prostheses for patients undergoing treatment
- Patient navigator staff to help guide through the process
↗Real impact, real numbers
A donation of $1,500 can significantly impact cancer patients in Massachusetts. It can fund approximately 50 round-trip rides for patients needing transportation to vital chemotherapy or radiation appointments. Additionally, it covers a month of lodging for a family during treatment or provides copay assistance for multiple treatment cycles for low-income patients. Your generosity helps ensure that no patient has to face their battle alone, removing barriers so they can focus on their health and recovery.
How we vet recipient partners
To ensure that every dollar donated makes a meaningful impact, we thoroughly vet our partner nonprofits. We prefer organizations that are part of established patient-assistance networks and maintain a high program ratio, meaning a significant portion of their funds directly support patients rather than research. We also prioritize transparency, requiring detailed reporting on the number of patients served and the effectiveness of their programs.
How proceeds flow
After the necessary tow and processing costs are deducted, approximately 70-80% of the gross proceeds from each vehicle donation are directed to our partner organizations. This ensures that the majority of your contribution is utilized for patient services. Each partner operates under a program ratio, ensuring funds are allocated directly to assist cancer patients in your community.
Massachusetts recipient landscape
In Massachusetts, cancer patients face unique challenges, including high costs of treatment and limited access to transportation. Our local partnerships ensure that funds raised directly address these pressing needs. State-level funding and support can be limited, making the work we do even more crucial. By donating your vehicle, you are helping to fill the gap in vital services available to cancer patients across the Commonwealth.