Though it may seem like the Red Cross is only at work during disasters you see on television or read about in the papers, the Red Cross responds to the needs of people every minute of the day. There is always someone somewhere in need of their help, whether it’s down the street, across the country or somewhere around the world. The Red Cross is an unparalleled humanitarian organization that depends on donations from people who can donate to keep their vital services available when most needed. When you donate a car to the Red Cross you help the Red Cross provide relief to victims of disaster as well as help teach people how to prevent and prepare for emergency situations. Because the Red Cross is not a government agency, your car donation helps them maintain a network of chapters across the country that provide lifesaving programs and meet the basic needs of those struck by disaster. When you donate a car to the Red Cross your car donation helps the Red Cross in four vital ways. To read this entire article visit: http://charitydispatch.com/redcross_donation/news/2009/12/03/four-vital-ways-the-red-cross-uses-your-car-donation/