Established in 1996, Charity Cars, Inc. is a nonprofit organization.  Its mission is to provide a free vehicle and vehicle support services to assist disadvantaged families in their transition from dependency to self-sufficiency. They also engage in other activities that will uplift humanity which includes providing funds to other organizations that share the 1-800-Charity Cars vision.

Through a community effort (from the donation of cars by the automobile industry and local citizens, to businesses donating tires, oil, and parts, with private foundations, government and corporations supplying additional funding support), Charity Cars’ clientele experience a new look on life, as though they are given a second chance in life, upon receiving their new vehicle.